What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
The 500 series is for older bikes that use friction shifting, while the 600 series are for indexed shifting on newer bikes. Generic cables are fine for bikes with friction shifters, most older bikes. Replaced the brake and shift cables on a trek 7000.... Read More
This kit contains universal cables and hosing. They work well and come with some ends for custom sizing if needed.
Cons
It's a shame that the packing done by the factory hurts the quality of the product. They also look terrible.
The front derailleur is on a boom out in front of the bike, and needs a longer than standard cable. The brake cables are a little too stretchy for my liking. Buy shimano standard universal mtb or road brake set.
Highlights
Quality
High quality, works for those who know what they are doing lacing cables.
Good price for quality replacement cables for my brakes.
If it does then you have indexed shifting and the shifter cables for the 500 series will not work as well with the shifters on your bike.
I am going to put these on soon, but i wanted to clear up some confusion that i out there on this product.
Price
I bought 12 feet of housing from a local bike shop and it cost me $24, so i consider this a major bargain.
Competitiveness
The only gripe i have is that i wish bell sold a multi-pack of the longer rear cables.
I had enough housing from this package to refurb two bicycles and had some left over.
Simple way to refurb an old bike.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This kit contains universal cables and hosing which when purchased separately goes for 2 to 4 a foot from local bike stores or online
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
To tell the difference check if your bike has shifting that has a numbered set of stops for the various gears
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If it does then you have indexed shifting and the shifter cables for the 500 series will not work as well with the shifters on your bike
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So remember if your bike has shifting that has a number that corresponds to a gear you need the 600 series
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The box says that there are instructions included but they are not present
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You will have to find instructions for installation on web or in a book i recommend zinn
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Update this weekend i installed the brake cables only
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My shifters on my mtb were fine but the brakes were no good
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