The 6 Best Replacing Bicycle Shifter Cables (2023 reviews)

The completeness and quality of this cable kit is impressive. The 2x pro shift kit is designed to work with nearly all frames and shifting systems. It comes with enough housing and 2 cables to do front and rear. The single-ended sram/shimano compatible cable ends are weld-cut for easy installation.

The kit comes with more than enough cable and housing then you'll need to replace any bike cables. The actual cable in these things are MUCH smoother than the one's that comes in stock on the bike. The kit of course includes cables and housings, but it has extra parts that help you set things up for smooth operation. It can be used on a road bike.

Why We Like This:

Adds a nice pop of color
Takes hardly no effort and it hits every gear flawlessly shifting up and down
Comprehensive kit, could include longer housing
Good quality and easy to use

Corki Replacing Bicycle Shifter Cable

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If you want nothing but a cable that is reliable, this corki replacing bicycle shifter cable is certainly a right investment. This Bike Shift Cable Housing Kit works good with all shimano sram derailleur, mtb, mountain bike, folding and road. It comes with everything you need for whatever bike you're changing out your cables on. It comes with a 2.1 meter cable, but only 2 meter housing. There is 2 meters of cable for each shifter with the product.

This is for bikes that have those fittings where you feed bare wire through and only parts are cladded. There is a fixed length mono wire cable that needs to be used so that the shift index is correct. This is compatible with all shimano sram derailleur, mtb, mountain bike, folding and road.

Why We Like This:

Coloring is close to the specialized yellow/green
New and hot release

Jagwire self assembled Kit

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This kit has the road bike brake cable ends. 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. The cables move very smoothly and effortlessly within their sheaths, thus allowing smooth and well modulated breaking as well as crisp quick shifting. The cables themselves are very slick inside the housing. It is good for multiple seasons of use in all weather conditions.

This is a great quality kit with all the proper pieces, just not enough length for all new shifter outer jacketing. It is for a small frame or youth road bike, the provided lengths are more than sufficient.

Why We Like This:

Smooth cable pulls with no significant housing flex
Simple essential road bike cable kit
Jag wire are slick, good quality, and easy to cut

Eastern power Replacing Bicycle Shifter Cable

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Eastern Power makes beautiful and great cable with classic and smartly choosen materials. This is good shift cable/housing. It can be packaged simple and well. The Bicycle Derailleur cable housing is 2000mm long and available for cutting, enough to meet your desired length. Most of it routes through the frame but the gold accents are pretty cool. It is compatible with mtb, mountain bike, folding and road bicycles’ shifter.

The cable covers are very high quality and durable reinforced cable and braided coating very nice. It cuts very easily so that's a plus. It is easy to install and great value for this item. It will be an ideal choice to decorate your bike.

Why We Like This:

Lot of satisfied buyers
Good brand reputation

CNC Inc Replacing Bicycle Shifter Cable

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The cnc inc replacing bicycle shifter cable is capable of outshining several other cable featured in this list in overall features for the price point. CNC bike shifter cable and housing are universal for Mountain bike, MTB and Road Bicycle shifter. This set comes with two different length cables, one that reaches to the front or the back derailleur, and the other which only reaches the front, but not the back. These MTB shifter cable housing is 2000mm long and available for cutting.

Why We Like This:

One of the new comers and featured product
Delivers what they promise

Cdofo Replacing Bicycle Shifter Cable

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Shift wires work perfectly with shifters and derailleurs, light weight, wearables, rust prevention and excellent strength to optimize your bike's performance. It comes with 1 roll 3 meters shifter cable housing. The shift wire allows the internal pvc tubing to act as a lubricant and keep the steel wire in good condition to save manual maintenance.

It is made of high quality rubber, discoloration resistance, suppleness and durability, the cable is made of premium spiral steel wire, high strength and abrasion resistance.

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