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Jagwire Ripcord DIY Derailleur Kit

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 254 ratings
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Brand Jagwire
Color Black Carbon
Item Weight 0.21 Pounds
Mounting Type Clamp-On Mount

About this item

  • Derailleur housings are reinforced for improved performance
  • Teflon coated cables are single-ended Shimano/SRAM
  • Includes ferrules, tips, donuts and a sealing liner
  • Housing length - 1800mm
  • Cable length - 1500mm (front), 2100mm (rear
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Jagwire Ripcord Mountain Derailleur Cable & Housing Sets

  • Derailleur housings are reinforced for improved performance
  • Teflon coated cables are single-ended Shimano/SRAM
  • Includes ferrules, tips, donuts and a sealing liner
  • Housing length - 1800mm
  • Cable length - 1500mm (front), 2100mm (rear)
  • Housing length - 2500mm
  • Cable length - 1500mm (front), 2300mm (rear)
  • Derailleur housings are reinforced for improved performance
  • Teflon coated cables are single-ended Shimano/SRAM
  • Includes ferrules, tips, donuts and a sealing liner
  • Lead-free housing coatings
Item SpecificationsColorCarbonEnd TypeShimano/SramCable Diameter1.1mmHousing Diameter4.5mm

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
254 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance and ease of installation of the bicycle derailleur. They mention that the shifting is smooth, the cables are fantastic and the instructions are minimalist. They are also satisfied with completeness, performance, and value.

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70 customers mention70 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the shifting performance of the bicycle derailleur. They mention that it is smooth, noticeably improved, and snappy and fast. Some say that the shifting quality was improved so much that they went ahead and replaced the rear cable.

"...The shifting performance is excellent to the point where I've forgotten the cables are fully housed and everything appears to be of higher quality..." Read more

"...be better for corrosion resistance and it may but the smoothness was a nice added bonus...." Read more

"...The remote still feels great.There is a waterproofing system for cabling which would otherwise be exposed...." Read more

"...than what I've used before (4.5mm vs 5mm) but so far it has very little drag...." Read more

69 customers mention69 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bicycle derailleur. They mention that it is easy to install, has a nice cable, and makes shifting very easy. Some say that the casing and wire are good, while others do not like the split casing design. Overall, most are happy with the performance and durability of the product.

"...the cables are fully housed and everything appears to be of higher quality than the standard cables and housing at my LBS...." Read more

"...Jagwire provides a generous assortment of cable ends, really nice plastic liner and cable/ferrules for use with the liner plus a few options in..." Read more

"...Accessories feel to be good quality and unlike the Ride-on kit, their included ferrules will actually fit the barrels of the Shimano XT deraileurs..." Read more

"...The housings themselves are high quality, though because of the Giant Seek's cable routing (which went under the bottom bracket) I had to buy two..." Read more

44 customers mention36 positive8 negative

Customers like the cable. They say it's fantastic, has nice housing, and is slick. They also say there is plenty of cable for most bikes. Some customers mention that the cables are teflon coated and long enough.

"...These cables are so slick that I was unable to use a fifth hand tool during the installation process...." Read more

"...Jagwire provides a generous assortment of cable ends, really nice plastic liner and cable/ferrules for use with the liner plus a few options in..." Read more

"...It's a set for two, and the cables are long enough that I had plenty of extra length routing them along wide handlebars in a medium-travel medium-..." Read more

"...The cable is Teflon coated and you can feel a big difference between the pre-lubricated housing and the Teflon coated cable when shifting...." Read more

36 customers mention36 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the bicycle derailleur. They mention that it looks great on their Trek, the black teflon coated cables are cool looking, and the custom colors are a fun way to pimp your ride. The shifting as well as the very high tech looking cables are amazing. The waterproof liner, gold tips to show off, and housing boots to prevent rubbing are also appreciated.

"...Oh, and the decal they provide is nice too." Read more

"...Definitely buying again when the time comes. Oh, and the colorway is fantastic." Read more

"...Overall good product that adds some cheap bling. The green is pretty bright and matches these crank boots pretty well...." Read more

"...I'm replacing 10+ year old cables. Of course, the custom colors are a fun way to pimp your ride...." Read more

35 customers mention30 positive5 negative

Customers find the installation of the bicycle derailleur relatively easy. They mention that the cables are straight forward, and the instructions are minimalist. They also appreciate the variety of install options and the smooth shifting.

"...They do come with instructions but I wouldn't think they'd be helpful to a first time installer...." Read more

"...The cabling was very straight forward, easy even...." Read more

"...Just like before, installation was very easy; if there was any difficult part of the install, it had nothing to do with the jagWire cables - but..." Read more

"...Anyway, the installation was easier than I thought and I actually got my derailleur lined up better than it was...." Read more

31 customers mention28 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the completeness of the bicycle derailleur. They mention that it comes with all the pieces they need for a professional job, high quality components, and many additions in the kit. Some say that the kit is great and enough for the whole bike.

"Excellent kit. Everything was in it for a complete shifter cable replacement. It's a major upgrade from original equipment cables and housings...." Read more

"...I particularly like all the additional end pieces they give you...." Read more

"...There is plenty of cable for most bikes and they provided you with additional fittings and rubber grommets just in case...." Read more

"...There are plenty of extra parts included, but not the crimp ons...." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the bicycle derailleur. For example, they mention it's a great product, works arguably better than expensive cable cutters, and is smooth to operate. Some say the shifters work crisply and reliably. Overall, most are happy with the quality and performance of this product.

"...It works well enough that I was able to internally route my dropper post with a tight bend around the bottom bracket...." Read more

"...On the flip side, they are very sturdy cables and function great. So any other colors that match your bike, don't hesitate to purchase these." Read more

"Much better product compared to the cables that come on most bike from the store. The cable sleeves keep them clean and the shifting is smooth...." Read more

"Functions great and was fairly easy to install, even for a new amateur bike mechanic like me...." Read more

18 customers mention14 positive4 negative

Customers like the value of the bicycle derailleur. They say it's a great product at a good price, a fantastic budget upgrade for any bike, and has more perks than expected.

"...Overall, excellent features at a much lower cost than anything similar out there. It even includes cable organization clips!" Read more

"...Definitely worth the few bucks required for this easy upgrade. I highly recommend it." Read more

"...Worth the price and looks great on my Trek. No negatives so far after a couple of hundred miles.Bike: Trek Antelope 830 mountain bike." Read more

"...The price is a little higher than standard cables, but you pay for the customization of having different colored cables as opposed to stock black." Read more

Easy to use and better looking than boring black cables
5 Stars
Easy to use and better looking than boring black cables
I used this when swapping the GX stuff that came on my bike to some XO I had on hand. My bike has fully enclosed cables the entire way so I didn't have to use the caps for interrupted areas but I did mess around with them and see no reason why they wouldn't work. In terms of setup I swapped the cables and lines out and to my surprise the bike shifted perfectly. This of course is more a function of the rear derailleur being set properly beforehand but still, it's nice when things go your way. On my 1x11 setup I have no front derailleur but there was plenty of length to do both front and rear if needed. The inner cables themselves came in two lengths, one long and one short, but I'd guess there is enough of the housing to do two rears, especially if your bike exposes the cables on the top tube. Overall good product that adds some cheap bling. The green is pretty bright and matches these crank boots pretty well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PY3KE1I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Not the best picture but you get the idea. Does not however perfectly match green lizard skins northshore grips. Close enough to work but not 100%
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Jonathan
5.0 out of 5 stars The shifting performance is excellent to the point where I've forgotten the cables are ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2015
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This kit surprisingly exceeded my expectations. I just recently had rigid 29er frame-set built for bikepacking and opted to have the cables fully housed to protect them against the elements. The cons of such a build is that the excessive amount of housing "could hinder shifting performance" to some extent by creating extra cable drag. In addition I was also concerned that the package would not have enough housing for for such a design. However any fears I had about housing length and drag were diminished while installing. These cables are so slick that I was unable to use a fifth hand tool during the installation process. The tool was unable to grip the slick teflon coated cables and they would slip out. This could be considered a negative but the tool isn't entirely essential, and anyhow I couldn't help but smile when I saw how slick this stuff was. There was also ample housing length for my larger sized 29er frame-set. The shifting performance is excellent to the point where I've forgotten the cables are fully housed and everything appears to be of higher quality than the standard cables and housing at my LBS. One thing I did notice was that these cables did not stretch during the installation process. I've been told teflon coated cables usually don't stretch as much but I wondering how they will wear over time. I'll be submitting another review in six months or so with an update on how they've performed over time but for now I'm very happy.

A lot of reviewers have complained about the lack of instructions and I have to agree. They do come with instructions but I wouldn't think they'd be helpful to a first time installer. If you've replaced cables and housing before then it should be a breeze. If not definitely check out the Park Tools website and perhaps some youtube videos for a great overview of the process. I think a lot reviewers might be getting confused because the package does include a lot of extra items that you likely wont use. Again I would suggest reviewing cable and housing installation on the Park Tool website or consult your local LBS if you're confused about what to use or not use.
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W. Kilburg
5.0 out of 5 stars Really nice cabling upgrade
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2010
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I needed to replace the stock cable and housing after swapping to some new bars and a new stem on my MTB. The guys that rigged my bike when new really didn't allow much room for change - I think it was a really poor job actually but regardless, I needed to put new cables and housings on. I selected Jagwire Ripcord cause it was a step up over the stock stuff, and I had used lots of other Jagwire product in the past.

The cabling was very straight forward, easy even. The Ripcord housing is a pleasure to work with being easy to trim, meaning it cuts very clean leaving no "edges" and the ends clean up nice for the cable. The cable is teflon coated which really showed up in smoother shifts. I thought it would be better for corrosion resistance and it may but the smoothness was a nice added bonus. Jagwire provides a generous assortment of cable ends, really nice plastic liner and cable/ferrules for use with the liner plus a few options in rubber cable boots.

Very good stuff and just about all I plan to use in any future cabling upgrades. You should know that there are a couple of different versions of packaging for the DIY Derailleur kit. The older version only has 1800' of housing total while the newer version has 2300' to better accommodate newer installs where full housing is used instead of the partial housing and liner. The packaging as shown in the pic on amazon is the new one, the older is very different and in more of a blister package. Choose accordingly. Soon, Jagwire says, the older stuff will be out of the system fully replaced by the new but there is some old out there. Oh, and the decal they provide is nice too.
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W Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent kit with unexpected features!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017
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There are a lot of features that Jagwire didn't really advertise here!

The inner cable is coated in a slick solution that creates very little friction with the liner. It works well enough that I was able to internally route my dropper post with a tight bend around the bottom bracket. The remote still feels great.

There is a waterproofing system for cabling which would otherwise be exposed. It consists of some ferrules with a long rubber 'snout' that go through the mounting boss. Then, you slip a flexible sleeve over the cable that would have otherwise been exposed. The snout seals it up, leaving the whole assembly waterproof. There are also two 'raincoat' housings that have a rubber sleeve which wipes water off of the smooth inner cable.

The name states 'derailleur kit'. For some reason, I expected this to just have enough cable and housing for the rear derailleur. It's a set for two, and the cables are long enough that I had plenty of extra length routing them along wide handlebars in a medium-travel medium-frame 29er.

Overall, excellent features at a much lower cost than anything similar out there. It even includes cable organization clips!
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sancap6
4.0 out of 5 stars Costano...
Reviewed in Italy on September 15, 2019
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... però penso che valgano il loro prezzo. Presi per utilizzo in touring, e finora tutto il kit è risultato affidabile. 4 stelle solo per il prezzo un po' elevato
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diesel_hatz
5.0 out of 5 stars Seem Good Quality, Work Very Well.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2017
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I didn't fit these or cut them, but the bike mechanic who did said they were easy to work with and very good quality. Came with all the fixings required, with extras. Work fine on the bike, reduced friction over the stock cables. Been on the bike two and a bit years now, and still no problems with them, Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Calidad excepcional
Reviewed in Spain on February 4, 2017
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Mejoran a los cables que venían de origen e en mi mtb.
El color es negro carbono.
Los compré a muy buen precio
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Giuseppe
5.0 out of 5 stars Completo
Reviewed in Italy on December 19, 2016
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Il kit è di qualità e completo di tutti gli accessori. È compresa una guaina in gomma nera (perfetta per la mia bici nera) che evita che il cavo righi il telaio nelle parti dove normalmente rimarrebbe scoperto. Una sola accortezza in fase di montaggio: i 2 cavi non hanno la stessa lunghezza: quello per il cambio posteriore è più lungo. Io purtroppo me ne sono accorto dopo averlo montato e tagliato a misura sul deragliatore anteriore, e montando il secondo cavo questo non era sufficientemente lungo... Risolto con l'acquisto di un cavo dal ciclista!
Le cambiate dopo la sostituzione appaiono fluide e precise.
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アマゾンハンター
5.0 out of 5 stars 小物も含めて高品質で見た目も良し。
Reviewed in Japan on November 13, 2017
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このセットはワイヤーやアウターケーブル自体もさる事ながら、小物類の品質が高いので良く使っています。
値段が割りと変動するので、高いときを避けて買うようにしてるのが面倒と言えば面倒です。
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