Hi, being looking for cable to use for the throttle any idea of size? the listing is Wire No./Strands and Dia.

Thanks

when my cable broke on my car, used bike brake cable no problems with it.

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Originally posted by joolsmi16
Hi, being looking for cable to use for the throttle any idea of size? the listing is Wire No./Strands and Dia.

Thanks

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So if i used a bike cable i presume a rear brake cable is required?

does not matter, depends on the length of cable you require, if you get some solder nipples (some older bike shops have them) you may get 2 cables out of a rear cable.

or solderless nipples - available from any good car shop. You can also use the brass bit out of choc-block electrical connectors.
If you need a really long wire go for a tandem rear gear wire, or brake. Note, gear wires are generally a bit thinner and more flexible.

I used a bike brake cable with a double lecky connector (choc block type), i.e. cable through both parts, both screwed tight and a dab of superglue for good measure!

so far, so good!

Derailleur cable is good for replacements and is more flexible than brake usually.

I used Avid Full Metal Jacket bicycle brake cables. It came as a kit and I had more than enough left over. Two people can easily share one kit.

It has a stainless braid over the the inner wire and is quite flexible. I think these are the best bike cables money can buy.

--HTH, Chris

I am probably missing something here, but why not use the cable from the donor, of a new replacement, a sierra one is only £8.50 patern

"I am probably missing something here, but why not use the cable from the donor, of a new replacement, a sierra one is only £8.50 patern "

because this a locost site and bike cables only cost about £3

All this fuss fro a fiver

Hardware shop - if you're insistent on saving pennies. Next to the chain link for fencing...

25-50p a metre.