Jagwire is Control Systems
Q: Is the Kevlar in your Ripcord brake housing just a gimmick?
A: No, the Kevlar serves a very specific purpose in the construction of the Ripcord brake housing. The Ripcord brake housing uses linear wire strands, similar to derailleur housing. This construction while compression-free cannot withstand braking forces over time unless it is reinforced. Hundreds of Kevlar strands are braided around the housing to reinforce the linear strands, which allows the housing to be compression-free and safe for braking uses.
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Q: Are Jagwire cables & housings compatible with Campagnolo 11 speed components?
Q: What causes the wire strands to come through on my derailleur housings?
Q: What does the L3 marking on your housings mean?
Q: Does Jagwire produce carbon rim compatible brake pads?
Q: Is the Kevlar in your Ripcord brake housing just a gimmick?
Q. My bike runs continuous housing to the rear brake or derailleur and I don’t have enough housing