Black Brake & Gear Cable Housing for Bicycle Moped 5.3 mm x 1 m

A black housing cut to one metre, with a 5.3 mm outer diameter, intended to route a brake or gear cable on a bicycle or moped. The dimensions are stated in the product name and nothing beyond them should be assumed about the inner liner, the construction or the fittings at either end.

What the 5.3 mm x 1 m format gives you

One metre is a workable length for a single run on many classic frames. The 5.3 mm figure is the outer diameter — a common size for vintage-era cable routing, which makes this housing a sensible match when you are replacing an old outer on a restoration project rather than changing the routing itself. It can serve either a brake line or a gear line, so a single length covers either job depending on what your build needs.

Because it is supplied as a plain length, you cut it to the run you actually have. No pre-formed ferrules, no fixed ends. If you are working through a rebuild and want the drivetrain side sorted as well, our vintage plastic double cable guide for classic bicycle Eroica pairs naturally with new outers, and the NOS Simplex gear cable guide clamp covers the period-correct option. For the wider family of clips, guides and outers, the spare parts section gathers them in one place.

Condition and what to expect

Photos form part of the description. Minor cosmetic marks or traces of wear linked to extended storage, such as micro-scratches, may be present. Any major issue — a crack, a rust point or a bent section — would be noted in the description; nothing of that kind is recorded here, so none is being claimed. Where a listing states the item is close to new or in excellent condition, that wording is the reference point to rely on.

Key specifications

• Country of origin: Asia
• Manufacturer part number: 0000

Both values are reproduced exactly as recorded in the product file. No further technical data has been added.

Fitting it to a period build

Check the outer diameter your frame's cable stops and guides will accept before cutting. If you are also refreshing the frame-side hardware, the Peugeot touring bicycle frame 700 lady 1978 is a typical candidate for a rebuild where new outers are part of the plan. Cut clean, keep the ends square, and the housing will do its job of guiding the inner cable along the run.