RESULTS SUMMARY:
I compared the brake lever pull using the stock Shimano Dura Ace 7900 OEM cable set as the baseline.
Shown below, using either the NOKON (compression-less) system, the Shimano Dura Ace 9000 system, or the Yokozuna Reaction (compression-less) system, there is a significant reduction in the amount of force needed to pull the brake levers, resulting in a very smooth and controlled lever action for BOTH shifting and braking. Click on chart below for full size graphic.
The table below is a summary of the findings (you can scroll the table from left to right).
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| NOKON Cable Systems Rating: 4.5/5 www.nokom.com Tested: 2x KON04020 (Red) One for Brakes, one for Shifters Price: 2x $113.99 Source: Bike shops, websites Made In: Germany Features: Compression-less housing, lighter than traditional cable systems, Many colors available (white, blue, red, green, gold, carbon) How obtained: Sample from company Summary: High quality system. | HOT!
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| YOKOZUNA Cable Systems Rating: 4.8/5 www.yokozunausa.com Tested: #63360 Shift System #63361 Brake System Price: check here Source: Bike shops, websites Made In: Japan Features: Tightly wound high quality stainless steel cables, virtually stretch-free, end to end greased housing. How obtained: Sample from company Summary: High quality system. | HOT!
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| SHIMANO BC-9000 Cable System Rating: 5/5 www.shimano.com Tested: Dura Ace BC-9000 Brake Housing Dura Ace BC-9000 Shift Cables Dura Ace BC-9000 Brake Cables Gore ultra-lightweight shift housing) Price: About $ for Brake Cable and Housing Set, $ Shifter SP41 housing and 9000 cables (check here) Source: Bike shops, websites Made In: Japan Features: Slick Polymer coated stainless steel How obtained: Sample from company Summary: High quality OE replacement system. Cream of the crop. Slipperiest/lowest friction cable system available. Period. | HOT!
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| CLARKS Cable Systems Rating: NA/5 www.clarkscyclesystems.com Tested: 7160 ZERO-G ROAD BRAKE KIT 7161 ZERO-G ROAD GEAR KIT Price: 2x$24.99 Source: Bike Shops, websites Made In: UK Features: Kevlar wound compression-less housing How obtained: Sample from company Summary: High quality OE replacement system. Lightest weight of any of the systems. | HOT!
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