Shimano's Dura-Ace groupset is the top o' the heap, but it won't work to its full potential (and thus won't be worth the investment) if you run it without the Dura-Ace BC-9000 Polymer-Coated Brake Cable Set. By combining a polymer-coated stainless-steel cable with a pre-lubed housing, this set gives you braking that's smoother than buttered silk and more reliable than the sun coming up tomorrow morning.
Price: $25.20 from Backcountry
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For new builds or a setting with new components for the upcoming riding season, the Shimano Dura-Ace BC-9000 Road Brake Cable is an essential piece. This polymer coated, stainless steel cable comes 2000mm in length and a 1. 6mm diameter.
Though the Shimano's Dura-Ace R9100 groupset is a marked departure from its predecessor, the R9000, the accompanying Dura-Ace R9100 OT-SP41 Polymer-Coated Derailleur Cable Set is largely unchanged: The stainless cables are still polymer-coated and the...
Slow shifting is a bummer, and there are lots of reasons for it, but if you've eliminated derailleur problems, cassette issues, and general grime as the culprits, it might be time to replace your shift cables and housing with Shimano's Dura-Ace OT-SP41...