Gore RideOn cables

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Innovative, top-end cable set that's worth the outlay if you're riding a bike in foul conditions regularly

Reasons to buy

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Gore-Tex coated
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Sealed
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Protects against corrosion
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Reduces friction

Reasons to avoid

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Outers look a little dated

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By Cycling Weekly

published 20 March 2009

Gore RideOn inner cables are Gore-Tex coated, within a sealed liner from end to end.

The Gore-Tex protects the cable from corrosion and significantly reduces drag, improving function. They’re expensive, but experience suggests they’ll outlast standard cables by miles. Fitting is a breeze but 6mm gear outer casing looks dated.

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