The 8 Best Shift Cable sets (2023 reviews)

If you want nothing short of the best possible set for your daily usage, this enbo shift cable set is certainly a right investment. The rear shifter works perfectly out of the box. They take up very little space on your handle bar and an added advantage is that the shifter cable is easy to replace when it breaks. The gears are clear and easy to understand, they shift like butter from gear to gear. They are easy to install as well.

The brake lever is metal and the shifter lever is plastic. It comes with stainless steel inner cables, not include shift cable housing. These are one pointer finger and one thumb per shifter. It is suitable for 22.2mm/0.87 inch diameter handlebars.

Why We Like This:

Genuine shimano shifters which work well unlike cheaper imitation parts
Saddle bolts and many head bolts are larger
Tubing included as far as coverings
Brand new, easy to install, built well

Best Housing Kit: Jagwire Great Cable

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Best part: jagwire great cable costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. This is a basic but good shift cable and housing. It is one piece that can be cut to length for both the front and rear lengths. It fits exactly as expected and also it is a great kit even for larger bikes. It is excellent for the essential cable and housing replacement, all you really need.

This kit comes with the shift levers on a handlebar stem mount, and the required cables and housings. It is perfectly included in the frame guides. This is a good cable that shifts smoothly.

Why We Like This:

Comes with 2 cables and on very long cable housing
Indexing is built into the design of the shifter
Great cable, and simple no-nonsense packaging

Best For almost any configuration: Corki Shift Cable Set

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If you often find yourself scrambling for appropriate and satisfactory set, corki shift cable set should be your first option for buying. This kit is great, allowing you to replace any of the rubber and plastic parts that might wear. It includes many cable replacement accessories, including end guides and anti-fray end caps. It is easy to replace old rusted cables and get the bike working again. It is easy to measure and cut to exact lengths. The housing looks nice but has a smaller diameter than most so it’s a little loose and it fits into the frame butts.

This stuff is not bad at all and will work fine with any modern shifter setup from Sram or Shimano, from Sora up to Dura-Ace, etc. The cable is small in diameter and the end caps are plastic so they won't be as durable as the aluminum versions.

Why We Like This:

Outer housing to fit your specific needs
Great cables all clean and new slide smoothly
New and hot release

Best OEM style: Jagwire Shift Cable Set

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The jagwire shift cable set might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year, thanks to multiple price cuts and added new features over the past few months. The only "special" tool you'll need is a good pair of steel cable cutters. This set has enough housing to build up a 58cm frame road bike with plenty of housing to spare since the frame has the standard cable stops by the head tube. The cables themselves are very slick inside the housing. The cables are very very thick and hard to cut even with a new shear from the park tool.

This kit is perfect as it is low cost and checks all the right boxes. It has everything you need, quality is there. The cables themselves are very thick and hard to cut even with a new shear tool. The kit includes one continuous piece of each, but there is enough length so you can custom cut the appropriate lengths for both the front and rear brakes and derailleurs. It is perfect fit for the shift mechanisms, that is great.

Why We Like This:

Bulk wire kit with all the trimmings
Installs as easy as other cables
Braking and shifting functions work smoothly and effortlessly
Oem style kit, essentially the same thing you get in the pre-packaged version

Best inexpensive Cable Set: Bluesunshine Shift Cable Set

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The bluesunshine shift cable set should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. 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 comes with a variety of ends and inserts.

This set includes everything you might need to replace brake or shifter cables. It helps you hold the brake well. It is great value for 3m of cable housing. It is easy to install, and works perfectly.

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 All Shimano groups: Shimano Shift Cable Set

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The shimano shift cable set should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This is a shifter cable set, which has a different diameter than brake cables. It is pre-lubed with silicone grease for smooth, stick-free shifting, and the polymer coating on the cable allows it to run even more smoothly. Even the end caps are sealed, which prevents dirt and grime from sneaking in and gunking up the system. It has a special housing for the rear derailleur.

Why We Like This:

New and hot release
Delivers what they promise

Best With folding: Eastern power Shift Cable Set

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention eastern power shift cable set for daily purpose. This is good shift cable/housing. It is compatible with mtb, mountain bike, folding and road bicycles’ shifter. Most of it routes through the frame but the gold accents are pretty cool. The cable covers are very high quality and durable reinforced cable and braided coating is very nice. It cuts very easily so that's a plus. It will be an ideal choice to decorate your bike. It is easy to install and great value for this item.

Why We Like This:

Good investment for long term
One of the new comers and featured product

Best affordable Product: Bluesunshine Rear derailleur Cable

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The bluesunshine rear derailleur cable is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your daily usage. It includes rear derailleur cable and front derailleur cable.

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