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Title: Cheap generic cables vs name brand cables
Post by: bmxelement90 on May 28, 2023, 06:38:04 PM

Does anyone else notice a loss in braking power when using a cheap generic cable over say an odyssey cable? I had a quick slik and my front brakes were perfect. I changed to a generic rainbow brake cable for my daughter and now my brakes suck lol.

Title: Re: Cheap generic cables vs name brand cables
Post by: out~riding on May 28, 2023, 07:42:48 PM

A regular standard brake cable has a spiral housing and the cable will stretch and bind.

The curve around the fork leg is particularly where you get the sponginess with a regular cable.

 "Linear" cables have linear stands for the housing so you get a much more solid pull even in tight curves.

Title: Re: Cheap generic cables vs name brand cables
Post by: smsabb on July 10, 2023, 10:20:37 PM

I never had luck with linear cables as front brake cables .