Velo Orange Cable Kit

Yes, because this is a wound-style housing, you should use a dedicated cable cutter to ensure a clean, non-frayed cut. Standard wire cutters will likely crush the housing and make it difficult to insert the liner.

This kit uses an exposed stainless steel coil, which provides a classic, vintage aesthetic that plastic-coated housing lacks. While it looks traditional, it uses modern stainless steel to ensure it remains rust-resistant and flexible.

They are highly recommended. Because the housing is bare stainless steel, it can rub against your frame's finish over time; the sleeves act as a buffer to protect your paint from scratches and wear.

This housing is designed primarily for friction shifting or brake systems. While it is high-quality, the wound construction can compress slightly under high tension, which may affect the precision of modern indexed shifting systems.

This kit is intended for use with brake systems. The 5mm diameter and wound construction are specific to brake housing requirements, not the tighter, compressionless housing typically needed for derailleur systems.