Cable and outer casing

It’s important to understand the differences between your gear and brake cables because they perform very different functions and require very different treatment. Here’s the lowdown on these vital components.

• Cable – The wire that connects a shifter or lever to the component – it’s usually silver. • Casing – The cover that supports and guides the cable. • Ferrule – A metal or plastic cap on the end of the casing that prevents the end of the casing from splaying out under pressure. • Cable stop – The part of your frame that the outer casing slots into – a slot in the cable stop allows you to slide the cable out of the cable stop for cleaning. • Cable end – A small metal cap that you squash over the end of the cable to prevent the cable fraying. • Nipple – The blob on the end of the cable that fits into the lever or shifter,…

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