Shimano Shifter/Gear Cable and Housing Kits | OT-SP41 Road Optislick

Shimano Road Bike Optislick Derailleur Cable and Housing Set (Black)

OPTISLICK cables feature a minimal and uniform electrically coated layer that improves cable routing efficiency and provides excellent corrosion resistance.

• ø 1.2 mm x 2100 mm
• ø 1.2 mm x 1800 mm
• OPTISLICK
• Stainless steel
• Sealed outer caps, plastic (9 pcs.)
• Sealed outer cap nose (1 pc.)
• Rubber shield (1 pc.)
• Inner end caps (2 pcs.)
• OT-SP41 3300 mm

     

Upgrade your bike’s drivetrain with new cables and housing for improved shift performance and efficiency. While drivetrain technology and advancements often focus on the shifters and derailleurs, replacing your bike’s cables is an easy and affordable way to improve shifting performance. Shimano offers a range of shift cables including its top-of-the-line Polymer Coated Cables and long-lasting OPTISLICK Cables that deliver crisp and reliable shifting.

How Important Are Cables To Mechanical Shifting?

Mechanical drivetrain components are connected by a cable that runs from the shifters back to the derailleurs. When you shift your bike to a new gear, the shift lever pulls or releases the cable by a specific amount, which moves the front or rear derailleur to actuate the shift.

Shift cables run through cable housing, which is a semi-flexible tube that guides and protects the inner cable. For smooth shift quality, friction must be minimized between the housing and the inner shift cable. Shimano's OPTISLICK and Polymer Coated Cable technologies optimize this interface to reduce friction, for unparalleled shifting consistency and performance.

What's the Difference Between OPTISLICK and Polymer Coated Cables?

OPTISLICK
Shimano OPTISLICK shift cables offer outstanding shift performance and impressive cable longevity for a wide range of components. From Shimano 105 groups down to entry-level ALTUS and CLARIS components, OPTISLICK technology provides smooth and reliable shifting for riders of all levels. While low-end cables are made of steel, Shimano’s OPTISLICK cables are produced from corrosion-resistant stainless steel. Then, the cables are electrically coated to reduce friction and extend the lifespan considerably. OPTISLICK cables are Shimano’s longest-lasting option, designed to ensure the best possible value and user experience.

Polymer Coated Cables
Shimano delivers the fastest shifting possible with its premium Polymer Coated Cables. Paired with Shimano's race-level XTR, DURA-ACE, and ULTEGRA component groups, these low friction cables deliver top-of-the-line shifting performance.

The Polymer Coated Cables feature inner stainless steel wires that are wrapped with ultra-slick polymer tubes. This polymer coating creates a series of tiny ridges, which reduces the surface area that is in contact with the outer cable housing – resulting in the fastest, lowest-friction shifting possible.

The polymer strands on these cables wear out slightly faster than the cables themselves and can increase friction as they age. That's why Shimano includes the premium Polymer Coated Cables with its race-oriented groups, where riders typically replace their cables more frequently.

Upgrade Your Bike
While cables and housing are included in new shifter purchases, they are also sold in aftermarket kits. So, when it comes time to replace your cables, you can tune the performance specifically for your needs. If you originally bought DURA-ACE components but would prefer the longest cable life (at the expense of a small friction increase), you can switch to OPTISLICK. If your bike came with Shimano 105 components, but you want the lowest possible friction for race season, upgrade to Polymer Coated Cables. In either case, you'll experience crisper, more reliable shifting in all riding conditions.

Specifications:

• Area of use: MTB inner cable diameter: 1.2 mm
• inner cable length: 1800 mm, 2100 mm
• outer shell diameter: 4 mm
• outer shell length: 3300 mm

Technical specifications:

• Inner cable material: Stainless steel
• Inner cable coating: Optislick
• Liner: Polyethylene

Features:

• Optislick for more efficient cable routing and excellent corrosion resistance
• The round cross-section for less friction
• Corrosion-resistant (SUS)
• Cover pre-lubricated with special silicone grease for smooth shifting - Sealed end sleeves to prevent dirt from entering
• Performance indicator: Advanced (level 2 of 3)

Scope of delivery:

• 1 x Shimano OT-SP41 shift cable outer
• 1 x Shimano Optislick 2100 mm inner shift cable
• 1 x Shimano Optislick 1800 mm inner shift cable
• 9 x Shimano plastic outer cable grommets, sealed
• 1 x Shimano outer cable grommet, stepped
• 1 x rubber sleeve
• 2 x inner cable end caps

SKU#: Y60198020, Y60198030