Jagwire Basics Galvanized Brake Cable

Always have a few

Nice to keep in a tool chest for easy repairs and upgrades especially when switching brake/bar set ups.

Pros: Good price

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 02, 2013
Reviewed by: Richard B., New York

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great cable, good price

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 29, 2013
Reviewed by: terry b., California

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good cheap cables

Pros: do exactly what they're supposed to

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 04, 2013
Reviewed by: zagnut, Oregon

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Good cable. Cuts nice.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 05, 2013
Reviewed by: matt w., Utah

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Still Stopping.

I bought two. One as a replacement and one as a spare to carry along.
Two years later I'm still lugging the spare around in the pack.
It just keeps stopping and stopping and ...

Pros: Dependable

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 03, 2013
Reviewed by: Mike K., Ohio

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It's difficult to talk about cables in a meaningful way so...I use these because the are easy to use, set up, and I never have problems. Sometimes a product is great because it doesn't cause any problems.
Love their stuff.

Pros: quality, price

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

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

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Great for mechanical disc brakes

I was running teflon cables on my BB7s and always had a bit of a mushy response at the lever. I worked on them a lot, then found a couple message board threads talking about how teflon cables can lead to poor brake performance.

I bought these and my brakes really did become more responsive with a cleaner bite.



Pros: Cheap, do the job well.

Cons: They lasted a long time, so maybe nothing.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 26, 2012
Reviewed by: Paul S., PDX

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Can't beat them for the $

Great cable that can't be beat for the money. Stretches a bit, but once it finishes stretching holds its place well.

Pros: -Cheap
-is actually a brake cable
-is quite cheap
-preforms well


Cons: -stretches a bit, which requires additional adjustment

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 24, 2011
Reviewed by: Nick, Maine

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Good, cheap cable

I got these for the kid's bikes, but I wouldn't hesitate to get them for my own bike. They haven't corroded in two years of PNW riding. Because they have no coating on them, they do tend to fray easily during installation. Make sure you wait to cut to length until they are through all the housings, and you won't have a problem.

Pros: Good, inexpensive

Cons: Lack of any coating makes them fray easily during installation

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

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

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Reliable cables

Put a pair of these on my commuter bike and ridden them over a thousand miles. No complaints. As you should expect from something as basic (and important) as brake cabling. Jagwire has solid products.

Pros: Cheap. Good performance.

Cons: None.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 24, 2011
Reviewed by: David M., Maryland

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Nice

Fine cables for basic bikes. Good value at the price point.

Pros: Double ended for MTB or road

Cons: nicer cables aren't that much more expensive

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: August 23, 2011
Reviewed by: Jon F., Harrisuburg, Pa

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Jagwire

I have used Jagwire products for years now. I like the cables the best. Very little stretch = less adjustment on the trail.

Pros: Durable. Set it and forget it.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 17, 2011
Reviewed by: ARIC S., Washington

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This is a basic brake cable you purchase because of price. I still cannot figure out the value of the more expensive cables and housing setups. If the cable binds, replace and/or lightly grease the cable and you everything works fine. It is not 100% smooth, but more than adequate for all types of riding.

Pros: The price can't be beat.

Cons: No designer labels.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 13, 2011
Reviewed by: Alan H., Washington

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It's just as good as any other brake cable I have used.

Pros: Cheap

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 01, 2011
Reviewed by: Tyler B., California

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A good cheap cable that won't make me cry if it starts to corrode a year or two down the line. (But since it's galvanized, I'm not really holding my breath for it to start rusting.)

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 13, 2011
Reviewed by: David P., Oregon

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