The 5 Best Shift Cable kits (2023 reviews)

Compared with other kit in this category, the jagwire shift cable kit has a design with broader appeal. This kit is for a mountain bike style shifter for all SRAM or Shimano brand shifters. It is easy, quick and it makes a very clean cut. An extra 10 inches of sheath would make this a great kit even for larger bikes. It is excellent for the essential cable and housing replacement, all you really need.

The plastic tube housing is much better than what comes on the bike and it is "cut-to-fit" for its length. This housing is top notch. It is perfect if you have a 1x drivetrain.

Why We Like This:

Comes with 2 cables and on very long cable housing
Great cable, and simple no-nonsense packaging
Fantastic essential cable and housing replacement

Best Runner up: Corki Shift Cable Kit

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The corki shift cable kit is long-lasting, rigid and fits well with your regular usage like a dream. This cycling shifter cable is compatible with all shimano sram derailleur, mTB, mountain bike, folding and road.

Why We Like This:

Good brand reputation
New and hot release

Best For Replacing old corroded Cables: Chooee Shift Cable Kit

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The chooee shift cable kit is capable of outshining several other kit featured in this list in overall features for the price point. This kit includes adequate casing and cable material for a 29er large frame mountain bike. It can cover a single cable run with full covering, but has 2 cables. The cable housings are great and cut easily and the actual tables are expected. There are two cables of different lengths in this lit. The cable covers and ends are perfect. There is 1 long and one short steel wire and enough housing for front/rear setup. The housing can be a few feet shorter than the cable. It is perfect for replacing old corroded cables.

Why We Like This:

Great economical package including everything necessary
2000 mm long enough to keep your desired length kit
Great road front/rear shift cable and housing kit

Best inexpensive Cable Set: Bluesunshine Shift Cable Kit

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Compared with other kit in this category, the bluesunshine shift cable kit has a convenient design. The cable housing is actually jagwire, which is one of the known good brands when it comes to cables and housing. This set includes everything you might need to replace brake or shifter cables. It is easy to install, works perfectly. It helps you hold the brake well.

These are 4mm, standard shifter cable housing. It comes with a variety of ends and inserts. It is great value for 3m of 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 folding: Eyech Shift Cable Kit

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Next on the list, we've got yet another kit that manages to win our hearts. It's the eyech shift cable kit and it's widely considered as kit that has the most suitable features.

Why We Like This:

Including accessories, like end caps, heat-shrinkable cable tips, buckles and protection tubes
Stainless steel inner wire cable, low temperature & intense heat resistant, durable
New and hot release