Jagwire Slick Derailleur Cables

Jagwire Brake Cable

I needed new brack cable for my road bike

Pros: Familiar and always happy with Jagwire product. Easy install

Cons: None.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 20, 2013
Reviewed by: Charlie s., Oregon

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Excellent cables

So far, my shifting is very responsive with this new cables.

Cons: None.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 17, 2013
Reviewed by: NONY R., Oregon

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Good basic cables that perform well. No need to spend more.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 23, 2013
Reviewed by: Fred M., Oregon

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Quality cable for a good value. I find these to be pretty durable.

Pros: Value

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 15, 2013
Reviewed by: Keith H., Massachusetts

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This is a pretty nice cable. My shifter cables are go through a few sharp bends on the way from the shifter to the derailers, and the Hypers seem to handle those bends with the smallest amount of fuss.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 08, 2013
Reviewed by: David P., Oregon

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These cables work great as replacements. The slickness from the factory is nice so that they slide through the housing nice and easy from the start.

Reviewed on: February 07, 2013
Reviewed by: Tim, Washington

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Smooth and reliable cables. Can't really go wrong.

Pros: Cost.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 05, 2013
Reviewed by: Richard S., Oregon

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Jagwire Derailleur Cable

Not as good as Shimano for me. Have torn many a cable at the rear der on my bike. Shimano eventually breaks at this location as well, but not as fast.

Pros: Cheap, accessible

Cons: Not as good as Shimano

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: December 19, 2012
Reviewed by: jon g., Oregon

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No need for Shimano or fancy teflon coated stuff, these shift perfectly and cost less.

Pros: Work perfectly. Cheap.

Cons: None.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 07, 2012
Reviewed by: Matt K., Pennsylvania

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Cheapest Campy cables around

I will NOT pay $9 for a campy shift cable. These are double ended, so they work for all 3 major brands.
HOWEVER, cutting off the superfluous end allws the cut end to fray. The cut end has to thread through the shifter, the ferrules, the housing etc and ONE TINY LITTLE FRAYED WIRE MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE to do right! Take my advice, put superglue on the last inch of the cable before the end you cut off. Let dry for a long time. Cut the cable in the glued section. This will help keep the end from fraying long enough to get it installed.

Pros: Options with the double end
Solid cable
Cheaper than OEM cable

Cons: Cutting the extra end leaves a frayed mess that will make it impossible to thread through the shifter and housing.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 17, 2012
Reviewed by: Bryan S., PDX

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I tend to change my bars around a lot, so I'm always cutting new cables. As such, I don't want to spend a lot to get some premium cable, knowing I may change it later. Then again, I don't think it would perform any better, and I'm cheap, so why spend more?

Pros: cheap
works fine

Cons: can't brag on forums about your gore tex line super cables.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 16, 2012
Reviewed by: Eric D., Ohio

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These are reliable cables. I've had problems in the past with cheaper cables breaking at the shifter after extended use, but not so with Jagwire. I get the road-bike specific model of these so that the end is pre-soldered, eliminating problems with fraying during installation.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 17, 2012
Reviewed by: Andy, Beaverton, OR

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i've been using jagwire cables for years have never had a problem with the cables. they shift smooth.

Pros: price. cables slide inside jacket smooth.

Cons: none so far.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 24, 2012
Reviewed by: Jason S., Iowa

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Stainless is better


Pros: less abrasive on housing internals so they last longer

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 07, 2012
Reviewed by: Elijah D., Alaska

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I like all of Jigwire's stuff. Its always treated me well, In this case, love their cables. I've had no issues with the quality, and the price has always been great. Will come back to them when I need replacements.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 21, 2012
Reviewed by: Nick S., Washington

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great performance

I use these now on all my bikes. I can rely on the quality. I like them because they don't rust, and provide me with worry-free performance.

Pros: price, quality

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 28, 2012
Reviewed by: Jeff P., Oregon

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I use the stainless version on my rain bike here in soggy Oregon. They work well with my indexed bar end shifters.

Pros: No corrosion. Reasonable cost.

Cons: Not quite as slick as teflon coated.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 12, 2012
Reviewed by: Alex, Oregon

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It's a cable

These work well as replacement inner cables. I've only used them with SRAM levers/derailleurs. Tip for threading SRAM levers is to give the cable a bend to help it make the turn through the lever and up towards the cable housing.

Pros: Good price and works well

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 10, 2012
Reviewed by: Robbo, Oregon

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works good

yep

Pros: sure does work good

Cons: its not blue anodize

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 26, 2012
Reviewed by: Colin M., emailing your mom my newest phone number. you see, i had too many crazy ex gf's calling that old one.

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Replacements for Road Bike

great replacement

Pros: smooth shifting

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 10, 2012
Reviewed by: Todd S., Vancouver, WA

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Good price, good quality

Good cables, haven't had any problem with stretch. Affordable enough to have spares stashed around.

Don't fray easily when cut, so they are easy to route.

Pros: Good quality

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 22, 2011
Reviewed by: Steven S., Oregon

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Best bang for the buck

Great blend of performance and price. Apply lube before insertion and they're almost as smooth as the Teflon version (but cheaper).

Pros: Low cost
Performs well

Cons: Requires some maintenance

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 17, 2011
Reviewed by: GRAVELBIKE.com, Colorado

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My go to cables

These are my favorite cables. I have not experienced much improvement over these by using the teflon coated cables so these remain my favorite. Since I work on some long wheel base recumbents I like all the length options available.

Pros: Best value cable I have found.
Work better than galvanized cables and seem to work as well as teflon coated cables when replaced regularly.

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 11, 2011
Reviewed by: Jay, Always moving

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It really makes a difference

I'm running this on a long wheelbase recumbent bike with bar-end shifters, so I've got a huge run between the shifters and the derailleur. This is about the only brand that comes in a the super long length that I needed
Once I got it installed and the initial stretch was taken out, it's been super solid.
Yea it costs a cpl bucks more than the galvanized fence wire they call 'cable' at the 'big-box' store, but believe me, this makes a difference. Depending on how much you ride, and your OCD Level you might replace your cables every year, or go years and years and not think of them. No matter what, you should treat the bike to the good stuff, it will make it happy.

Pros: Lots of lengths
Very stable once installed


Cons: Wish they included end crimps, but nobody does. Ask nice at your LBS, they will give you a couple

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 31, 2011
Reviewed by: Stephen W., Tennessee

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No difference from more expensive cables

I had the Ripcord kit prior to switching to these and I have notice no change in shifting. The teflon coating on the ripcord cables provided no value for the money while these did the same job for significantly less moolah.

Pros: Work as well as more expensive teflon-coated cables

Cons: Lack of dual sided ends means you have to buy 2, which I didn't realize until I got my shipment.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 28, 2011
Reviewed by: Scott K., Pennsylvania

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