{"product_id":"nib-nos-dia-compe-oversized-2mm-braided-mtb-brake-cable-housing-set-large-barrel","title":"NIB\/NOS DIA-COMPE Oversized 2mm BRAIDED MTB Brake Cable \u0026 Housing Set: Large Barrel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis vintage brake cable set is the 2mm size that came on early retro mountain bikes from the 1980's.  The cable is thicker than modern cables (2mm vs 1.6mm), and one end is the larger oversized end that will only work with early mountain bike brake levers.  These cables are made to work with the included 6mm cable housing.  They will not  fit in most standard 5mm housing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThese are great for early mountain bike levers that need this type of large end.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMotorcycle-style levers like early XT Deerhead M700, Suntour Power, and Tomaselli levers used this end.  Many levers came with concave \"shims\" that fit around the head of a modern cable end to fit the larger opening.  This style of cable is a better fit, and removes the risk of losing the shim (which are IMPOSSIBLE to find).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNew in box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes two cables for front \u0026amp; rear, and one section of housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2mm outside diameter cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e6mm housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Ferrules not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dia Compe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53169979916428,"sku":"8783","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/vintage_1990s_bike_parts_hardware_1313__25747.1572055701.1280.1280_f8c85432-751b-4207-892f-0f12b5a78c47.jpg?v=1792352108","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/nib-nos-dia-compe-oversized-2mm-braided-mtb-brake-cable-housing-set-large-barrel","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}