The 8 Best Cable Shifter kits (2023 reviews)

The jagwire rear cable should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This is so much better than the original shifter cable that come from the Catrike factory. The kit comes with a bunch of different ends and sections that lend it to many different shifter styles. The actual cable in these things are MUCH smoother than the one's that comes in stock on the bike. You won't notice any friction and the best feature is that they're compressionless.

This kit is quick and easy to install. It will work on any bike derailleur cable shifting system. It has made a huge improvement on gear shifts.

Why We Like This:

A quality and complete shift cable set
Drastically improved shifting over jagwire basic cables
Long lasting, smooth shifts, all while bringing your own style to your bike
Well worth the money, super smooth and durable

Best For worn Cables: Dymoece Cable Shifter Kit

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate kit. The dymoece cable shifter kit is exactly that - it's a simple kit that hits all the right notes. It is perfectly in a shimano nexus shifter. It is made of high-carbon steel, corrosion resistant and durable. It is used for a dropper post, perfect. It is perfect for grip shifter replacement. The kit is quality items, easy to use. It is easy to make, look factory and work well. It is a must if you need longer cables.

Why We Like This:

Fast well priced easy to use complete kit for one bine
Has the length running cables and inner tube the wires runs through
Delivers what they promise

Best For almost any configuration: Corki Cable Shifter Kit

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Not everyone likes to purchase kit for their regular usage, but the corki cable shifter kit would be an anomoly. This kit has most if not all what you need, and quality looks fine. The Corki Cycle bike shifter cable and cable housing is compatible with both sram and shimano derailleurs. The housing looks nice but has a smaller diameter than most so it’s a little loose and it fits into the frame butts. It does take a special cutter to cut through the casing and cable at the same time without wrecking the cable. The end caps are plastic, not metal.

The Corki cycles bike shifter cable and cable housing is compatible with both sram and shimano derailleurs. This kit is great, allowing you to replace any of the rubber and plastic parts that might wear.

Why We Like This:

Plenty of additional parts to fix any cable repairs
Comes with housing end caps amd cable crimps
Provides a little more cushion than cork tapes

Best OEM style: Jagwire Cable Shifter Kit

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The jagwire cable shifter kit gives the top-tier kit a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. As long as your bike has Sram or Shimano components this kit will work for you. It is a very universal set of cables and housings. The inner shift cables are standard steel without the slick teflon coating you get with the "pro" version. It comes in two long pieces.

This kit has the road bike brake cable ends. It is perfect fit for the shift mechanisms, that is great. It is good for multiple seasons of use in all weather conditions.

Why We Like This:

Simple essential road bike cable kit
Smooth cable pulls with no significant housing flex
Installs as easy as other cables

Best inexpensive Cable Set: Bluesunshine Cable Shifter Kit

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Best part: bluesunshine cable shifter kit costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. The cable housing is actually jagwire, which is one of the known good brands when it comes to cables and housing. It includes rear derailleur cable and front derailleur cable. It helps you hold the brake well. It is easy to install, works perfectly. It is great value for 3m of cable housing. It comes with a variety of ends and inserts. They are 4mm, standard shifter cable housing. It is easy to cut if you have a large plier with a big.

Why We Like This:

You can also use a hand held grinder
Good quality and durable housing cable
Stainless steel strong cable for more braking power and smooth operation

Best With New wire: Caija-H Cable Shifter Kit

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The caija-h cable shifter kit's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. It can be used as a shift cable housing kit —— a 1550mm front inner derailleur cable & 2100mm rear inner cable. It is suitable for all types of mountain bike/road bike/folding bike. There's enough housing in the kit to do both front and rear derailleur runs on most bikes, with a little left over.

The cables are easy to retro fit. It is perfectly compatible with shimano and sram groupset derailleur. The cable housing is really nice quality. It is easy to install for front and rear bicycle derailleur.

Why We Like This:

High quality with all of the ends and hardware included
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best With Shimano: Velofort Cable Shifter Kit

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The velofort cable shifter kit's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. It is suitable for all types of mountain bike/road bike/folding bike. It is compatible with shimano and sram transmission and uses a low friction material to greatly reduce the impact of friction on transmission. The end cap of the shift cable housing provides a seal to prevent dust and debris. It would also easily handle an XL full suspension.

This works perfect on an old Huffy 18 speed. It has a wider range of applications, and can be applied to mountain bikes, road bikes, folding bikes, etc. It is easy to install for front and rear bicycle derailleur.

Why We Like This:

Ultra low friction black cable housing with smooth lining
Perfectly compatible with shimano and sram groupset derailleur
Good investment for long term

Best With folding: Eyech Cable Shifter Kit

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The eyech cable shifter kit is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your daily usage.

Why We Like This:

Stainless steel inner wire cable, low temperature & intense heat resistant, durable
Including accessories, like end caps, heat-shrinkable cable tips, buckles and protection tubes
Delivers what they promise