Brake Cable Question.

[stu70]

Are there any modern brake cables out there that would work with a Tech 3 lever and MX 1000 set up, I've been looking for a rear Dia Compe cable in black or red for ages, none ever seem to come up, or that aren't part of a complete front and rear set, so was just wondering if there was something else I could use.

[MartyC]

Odyssey Slic cables are pretty good but you will need to get a brake ferule from your LBS (locak bike shop), preferably an alloy one 

[HARORIDER]

what about this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dia-Compe-Low-Friction-Cycle-Bike-Brake-Cable-REAR-/110523953809?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item19bbbdb291

[pickle]

are they real?  i don't remember any of my DC cables having the ferrals at the ends like that??

[bobafett]

Are there any modern brake cables out there that would work with a Tech 3 lever and MX 1000 set up, I've been looking for a rear Dia Compe cable in black or red for ages, none ever seem to come up, or that aren't part of a complete front and rear set, so was just wondering if there was something else I could use.

Is it to ride or for a show build ? Have you not thought about just replacing the outer sleeve with some red / black stuff as required ?

There's all sorts on the bay - quick search found these in various colours :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1x-Cycle-Brake-Gear-outer-cable-Bike-7-colours-/150411620161?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item68c63ffc6d

 

[MartyC]

are they real?  i don't remember any of my DC cables having the ferrals at the ends like that??

what about this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dia-Compe-Low-Friction-Cycle-Bike-Brake-Cable-REAR-/110523953809?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item19bbbdb291

They are mountain bike brake cables, the lack of a ferule is the giveaway, that one only has a capped end 

[pickle]

Yeah I thought they didn't look quite right 

[stu70]

Thanks for the help, much appreciated