cables

Cables are wear items — they stretch, corrode, and collect friction over time. Regular replacement (once a season for most riders, more often in wet conditions or high-volume use) is one of the most cost-effective ways to keep your bike running cleanly. Mechanical cables use an inner wire inside outer housing to transmit force from levers to brakes and derailleurs. Hydraulic hose systems take a different approach entirely — force moves through sealed fluid lines, and replacement involves hose, fittings, and a proper bleed. Knowing which type your groupset uses is the starting point for any cable replacement.

The collection covers both. Jagwire leads with 23 products across housing kits, shift cables, and brake cables for road and mountain specs. Campagnolo offers groupset-matched cables and hose kits for Ergo systems. SRAM covers hydraulic hose kits across their disc brake lineup, from road to mountain. Nokon, TRP, Yokozuna, and Magura fill out the range with specialty options including compressionless housing and premium coated inner cables.

For the components that use these cables, browse brakes and brake levers or the full bike components selection. Planning a larger drivetrain overhaul? Groupsets and workshop supplies are worth a look alongside.