Indeed, I would have thought the possibility of a cable failing compared to a chain is much higher though. But having not ridden a bike with brakes regularly for about 12 years or so i'm maybe not best informed to comment.
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Indeed, I would have thought the possibility of a cable failing compared to a chain is much higher though.
But having not ridden a bike with brakes regularly for about 12 years or so i'm maybe not best informed to comment.