Author Topic: Do expensive cables makes a difference..........Not another one !!! (Read 7493 times)

qguy · « **on:** Dec 21, 2013 at 06:10 AM »

I just posted this question in another forum, sa Mountain Bike forum

, apparently may expensive cables din doon

I just don't know if the topic is as HOT in the bike world as compared to the audio world

The cables I am talking about is the cables that controls the brake and gears.

markcrenz · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 21, 2013 at 07:31 AM »

Since this is a mechanical part, I'd unequivocally say YES, definitely NO VOODOO here.

Just make sure it meets minimum specs for high bitrate shifting and transient loads during braking.

titor · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 21, 2013 at 08:43 AM »

meron ba? I mean most brakes are hydro's and I haven't seen any branded after market shifter cables. I'm probably looking at the recreational biking standpoint. Baka sa TT or other racing bikes where weight can be a factor.

qguy · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 21, 2013 at 12:16 PM »

Meron, but not as insanely price as our audio cables, one brand I saw was Jagwire. I also think most brakes are still connected by cables as hydros are costly.

Quote from: titor on Dec 21, 2013 at 08:43 AM

meron ba? I mean most brakes are hydro's and I haven't seen any branded after market shifter cables. I'm probably looking at the recreational biking standpoint. Baka sa TT or other racing bikes where weight can be a factor.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 21, 2013 at 01:03 PM »

Hi res ba yun brake pads?

rspeed · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 21, 2013 at 02:25 PM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Dec 21, 2013 at 01:03 PM

Hi res ba yun brake pads?

transparent ata :p

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 25, 2013 at 07:31 PM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Dec 21, 2013 at 01:03 PM

Hi res ba yun brake pads?

armymanhaha · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 11, 2014 at 11:20 AM »

Binabad sa toyo tapos kiniskis ng toothpaste for maximum transfer mga pre.

krimxon · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 28, 2014 at 11:07 AM »

This is an interesting read for newbies or hobbyist that want to justify not going wacko about spending for their gears.

enjoy...

http://www.audioholics.com/gadget-reviews/speaker-cable-and-audio-interconnects

Note: if this was discussed before please feel free to merge or erase...

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 28, 2014 at 08:44 PM »

Quote from: krimxon on Jul 28, 2014 at 11:07 AM

This is an interesting read for newbies or hobbyist that want to justify not going wacko about spending for their gears. enjoy...

http://www.audioholics.com/gadget-reviews/speaker-cable-and-audio-interconnects

Note: if this was discussed before please feel free to merge or erase...

Sir, topic is about bicycle cables.

krimxon · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 31, 2014 at 06:00 AM »

Sorry bros when i realized where i posted i couldnt find this thread.

markcrenz · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 31, 2014 at 07:02 AM »

Quote from: Nelson de Leon on Jul 28, 2014 at 08:44 PM

Sir, topic is about bicycle cables.

Kind of confusing kasi listed under "interconnects." tingnan mo may sumunod pa.

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 31, 2014 at 07:25 AM »

Quote from: markcrenz on Jul 31, 2014 at 07:02 AM

Kind of confusing kasi listed under "interconnects." tingnan mo may sumunod pa.

Kaya it pays to backread maski na mahaba or maiksi ang thread.

markcrenz · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 31, 2014 at 08:57 AM »

magkano ibabayad mo?

Nelson de Leon · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 31, 2014 at 10:59 AM »

Quote from: markcrenz on Jul 31, 2014 at 08:57 AM

magkano ibabayad mo?

I can pay you with knowledge.

JoeyGS · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 31, 2014 at 11:05 AM »

In my experience, if your audio set-up is hi-rez (not necessarily expensive) enough, one can hear the difference between cables.

If you use a high-end cable (both in quality and price) in a low-rez or average system, you may not hear the difference with other cables.

majoe · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 31, 2014 at 11:17 AM »

pag usapan na rin natin hi-tension cables, cable cars, cable tv, etc para wala ng OT

markcrenz · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 31, 2014 at 11:19 AM »

Verbl Kint · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 31, 2014 at 11:55 AM »

Practically everybody on the racing scene in mtb is on hydraulic brakes.

As for changing gears, you only have 2 choices, mechanical or electronic (uber expensive). There are some wireless prototypes but only the sponsored riders have these. Again, this is just for mountain biking.

jrcrunch · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 22, 2014 at 06:38 PM »

what brands do you recommend for HT setup?

ramsey · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 22, 2014 at 09:26 PM »

I'm also into MTB. But when it comes to brake cables (hydros excluded), I choose Shimano cables, p65 in my LBS(local bike shop). Cheap yet very durable.

accastil · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 03, 2015 at 11:58 PM »

Cables matter especially when the system is resolute enough to reveal tiny differences. Otherwise, dont bother coz it may not be the problem point to start with.

dwinski · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 15, 2015 at 05:05 PM »

I just bought 2 xlr interconnect cables and 1 speaker cable worth PhP 0.5M. I hope they are worth it

esr101 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 15, 2015 at 05:28 PM »

They shoul be or else.....

E_I_8_H_T · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 13, 2016 at 05:15 PM »

Each cable can be different, but more expensive doesn’t mean “better,” just “different.”

"The difference in sound quality between speaker cables is one of the most subtle differences of any change you could cause in your system."

http://www.thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-speaker-cable/#fn1-body