RideOn Cables

[bills]

Anyone have experience with these - http://www.rideoncables.com/en_us/products/slfsystem.html - RideOn derailleur cables?

I keep on having to clean and lube my cables because of the routing on my ETSX and am considering this upgrade in hopes it will keep the dirt out of my cable housing and make my shifting smoother without the hassle.

Anyone have these on their rig or know anything about them?
Are they worth the cost about 55 bucks?

[martin]

I don't use those, but I do use Avid Flack Jackets - they are definitely worth the money - I think. Jenson has them for $30...

http://www.jensonusa.com/search/?s=flack+jackets&btnSearch.x=0&btnSearch.y=0

[tuba_transport]

I don't use those, but I do use Avid Flack Jackets - they are definitely worth the money - I think. Jenson has them for $30...

http://www.jensonusa.com/search/?s=flack+jackets&btnSearch.x=0&btnSearch.y=0

I have used the Flack Jackets also and had good results.

[rciracing]

Gore Ride On system is nice. That and the Nokon system are worth the money in my opinion. It depends on what kind of conditions you ride in. The Gore system has lasted me 2 years of mostly dry conditions on one bike. If you ride in wet conditions, regular cables may be more practical.

[bcaverly]

I have used the Flack Jackets also and had good results.

I don't know anything about the RideOn cables but I will vouch for the Flak jacket and even better yet for brakes the Avid "Full Metal Jacket" which substitute stainless steel tubes for the long straight runs in the cable.

I'd be suspicious of anything that claims to be "sealed" on a mountain bike but still has to have low friction moving parts that must be exposed externally - how sealed can it really be?

[bikegeek]

Anyone have experience with these - http://www.rideoncables.com/en_us/products/slfsystem.html - RideOn derailleur cables?

I keep on having to clean and lube my cables because of the routing on my ETSX and am considering this upgrade in hopes it will keep the dirt out of my cable housing and make my shifting smoother without the hassle.

Anyone have these on their rig or know anything about them?
Are they worth the cost about 55 bucks?

I had lots of experience with these a long long time ago (probably over 10 years ago?) They were a very nice solution to my bad cable routing. What it consists of are teflon coated cables, standard cable housing, ferrules, an internal housing and a couple rubber grub seals.

You'd put the cable housing in as usual, then slide the internal housing in with the cable - the system was fairly well sealed from your shifters all the way down to your rear derailleur. At the derailleur, you cut the internal housing and mount a grub seal and attach it to the derailleur bolt. The grub seal is an accordion like rubber seal that allows the cable to slide in/out while keeping the tight seal.

I used to split it between two bikes - didn't really think I needed it for the front derailleur, so I could configure 2 bikes with one kit.

[pbayne]

I got a bike in 2003 with Gore cables installed for shifters and brakes. Didn't have to change them until I ripped off the rear derailler a year later and switched brakes two years ago. I still have the front derailler one on there. I got a set of the new Gore cables this year and put them on the rear derailleur of my mtb and 'cross bike. Each one still shifts like new after many muddy races. The cables ARE actually sealed from the shifter all the way to the derailler's.


The key is installation. If you do it right, they will last. Watch the Gore you-tube video for a great tutorial. If you change gear frequently you might not want them since you can't really re-use them. For the most part its a one time installation, if you take it off you open the system to contaminants. It can be done but its tricky.

Lots of companies make some version of a sealed cable system now.

[Dirt]

For the mountain bike I suggest buying some bulk housing and cables and change it more frequently. For the cost of the Nokons or Gore cables you can buy a box of cable housing and a bunch of cables. You'll get better shifting by changing your cables and housing more often.

On the road bike, the 10 speed drivetrains seem to benefit from the high-end cable systems. With shifters that route the cable housing under the handlebar tape, you need housing that is flexible enough to bend, but not rigid enough to shift accurately. For that, Nokon is better than gore. Yokozuna are better than Nokon. I just put some on a bike for a friend and those things shift smoother than anything I've ever used. I don't know about the seals with them yet.

Pete

[brian_brox]

Aztek Delta teflon cables work well. Performance sells them. They are a good deal if they are on sale, but the MSRP of $40 is a bit steep.

[gunboats]

Anyone have experience with these - http://www.rideoncables.com/en_us/products/slfsystem.html - RideOn derailleur cables?

I keep on having to clean and lube my cables because of the routing on my ETSX and am considering this upgrade in hopes it will keep the dirt out of my cable housing and make my shifting smoother without the hassle.

Anyone have these on their rig or know anything about them?
Are they worth the cost about 55 bucks?

I run them on my ETSX, and am going to put them on my freeride bike at some point too. I was having problems with shifting on the ETSX, and haven't had problems since installing them. Also, check your derailleur hanger to make sure it isn't bent. Are they worth the price? If they mean not having to change cables/housing for a few years as opposed to once or twice a year, I think so. But I work in a shop that sells them, so that may skew my opinion.

-Steve