{"product_id":"nib-nos-oversized-2mm-mtb-brake-cable-standard-end-large-end-for-m700-tomasell-etc","title":"NIB\/NOS Oversized 2mm MTB Brake Cable: Standard end \u0026 Large end. For M700, Tomasell, etc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis brake cable is great for early retro mountain bikes.  The cable is thicker than modern cables (2mm vs 1.6mm), and has 2 ends; a standard end that will work with any modern mountain bike style brake lever, and an oversized end that will only work with early mountain bike brake levers.  These are made to work with 6mm cable housing.  They will fit in standard 5mm housing, but just barely and will have friction.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThese are great for early mountain bike levers that need this type of large end (see below), and are great for touring bikes.  They are stronger and less likely to brake.  They're also less prone to stretch under heavy loads.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \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).  These are Giant branded, and manufactured in 1989.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNew in retail packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e*I have several boxes of these.  If you want a large quanity, contact me and we can work out a great bulk price.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2mm outside diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e2 sizes of cable end (standard mtb end, large early mtb end)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eUses 6mm housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e105 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIncludes 1 cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52539575959692,"sku":"550","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/img_3028_1200x800__95587.1411479910.1280.1280.jpg?v=1791144662","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/nib-nos-oversized-2mm-mtb-brake-cable-standard-end-large-end-for-m700-tomasell-etc","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}