Gore Ride-On Cables

Review Date
October 6, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: woods247 ,  Cross Country Rider , from Atlanta

Price Paid:  $60.00

Summary:
Two of my 90s bikes have the orginal Gore cables and they still work flawlessly. They were a pain to install, but fortuantelly I paid attention during installation and I've never had problems. One of these bikes is still ridden weekly and shifts without trouble. My EWR has the new version and was MUCH EASIER to install. They feel smoother too. When I lived in Florida, most of the riding envolved mud. These cables keep mud out. Period. You don't have to change them. They're also great for frames and swingarms with internal routing or tight angles. Buy the cables. Make sure you get the "XL" kit if you are running solid housing on hardtails or full suspension bikes.

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Original Gore cables in the 90s. Regular Jag crap.

Review Date
June 22, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: jwehmeyer ,  Cross Country Rider , from Northern VA

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Hudson Trail Outfitt

Summary:
If you own a MTB, you MUST upgrade to Gore cables. Before you spend $$$$$ replacing components due to shifting problems, start with these cables (make sure you get the Gore "sealed, low-friction" type). The on-line video is easy to follow and you only need two tools (an awl and housing/cable cutters). Easily the best purchase I have ever made.

Similar Products Used:
Shimano cables

Review Date
May 3, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Dave (Unregistered User) ,  Cross Country Rider , from Richmond, VA

Summary:
7 years later, hundreds of rides in all conditions, still perfect shifts every time. Like a Thompson seatpost or King HS - install it right, then forget about it.

Similar Products Used:
xtr, jagwire

Review Date
April 21, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Louis (Unregistered User) ,  Cross Country Rider , from London, UK

Price Paid:  $80.00 at Evans

Summary:
This product has transformed the shifting on my mtb.
The rrp seems steep initially, BUT then you realize that you don't have to replace any part of your cable system routinely, and you save a huge amount of time beacuse you don't have to repeatedly clean and fettle your gear system.
I plan to replace the cables on all my bikes with this.
Highly recommended.
NB Gore do 'Extra Long' sets for bikes needing uninterrupted runs of cable

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Everything else has been second rate

Review Date
March 8, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Bob (Unregistered User) ,  Cross Country Rider , from Toronto Ontario Canada

Price Paid:  $65.00 at Price Point

Summary:
I just installed these cables on my new Jamis Dakota Elite Hardtail,and felt that I should write a review to address some of the comments that I read in previous reviews.
It's been a long winter in Toronto with record snowfall, and to keep myself sane I decided to build up a new hardtail to replace my aging Fisher X-Caliber. I shopped the Internet and based the build on a 2006 Jamis Dakota Elite frame from Jenson.($225 a sweet deal)
I got everything put together myself and was down to installing the new Shimano XT shifters and cables. I laid out all the parts and soon realized that Shimano does not include enough material to do the job.(nice touch Shimano)
I decided to go online and buy a new cable system that did have the required parts. I read some reviews here that spoke of installation issues with the Gore Ride On Systembut also praised the durability and sweet operation. I decided to take a leap of faith and purchased the set from Price Point.(a very competitive and reliable online vendor)
Here are my tips for installing this system on your bike:
1. Buy the right tools to do the job!You absolutely need a good pair of cable cutters, a pointed awl, and a pair of channel locks or wire pliers. I also highly recommend a bike work stand. I bought a Park 3 years ago and I swear that it paid for itself the first few months I owned it! I really can't imagine working on a bike without one.
2. Go to the Gore website and download the installation video. It is very easy to follow. The printed directions are OK but nothing beats seeing something being installed.
3. Lay out all the parts and make sure that you know what they all are before you start.
4. The Gore cables come with both a Shimano and a Campangolo end already attached. Triple check to make sure you cut off the right end because once you snip there is no going back. The Shimano end is the bigger of the two.
5. If you are replacing existing cables on your bike, don't tear everything apart at once. Do one side at a time.
6. Take your time!!! What's the rush? The inner liner must be handled with care so you don't kink it. Be sure to insert the awl into the ends of the outer housing after cutting. This eliminates any issues when threading the inner liner through.
7. Make sure your system is shifting properly before you cut off the excess cable. You may end up needing it!
8. Pay attention to the Grub Seals. The ends are different and the video shows you which is which. After the final cut, crimp on the end cap and cover it with the red rubber seal.
That's my 2 cents worth. I am not a bicycle mechanic by any means and my system went together flawlessly. The Gore System components all look high quality and added a professional look to my bike. Because of aforementioned record snowfall in Toronto, I'll have to wait a month to get out and really test this system. I have a short inside track in my basement and the limited shifting it allows has all been flawless so far. I'll file another review after this riding season.
I'll go 4 Chilies each until I see how this system really performs.

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Shimano