Road & City Bike Gear Cable 12/10 2m Eroica LV0

Classic derailleurs ask for a cable that behaves predictably, and this 12/10 gear cable at 2 metres gives you enough length to route it cleanly across a vintage frame. Before the run, check the condition of the outer housing, because a fresh inner cable is only as good as the shell it travels through.

The 12/10 designation and its place in a period build

12/10 refers to the diameter tolerance in tenths of a millimetre — a standard that anchored gear cables on European bicycles for decades. On a restoration, that means matching a steel inner to vintage Simplex, Huret or MAILLARD controls without forcing the run. If you are working through a full touring bike refresh, pair this cable with a compatible cable guide to keep the line true along the chainstay.

Key specifications

• Material: Steel
• Length: 2 m
• Gear cable designation: 12/10

Compatibility notes for a vintage drivetrain

Two metres covers the reach between a down-tube or bar-end lever and a rear derailleur, including generous loops around the bottom bracket. For a matched setup, a NOS Simplex gear cable guide clamp helps hold the run on a steel frame, while a SIMPLEX SUPER LJ rear derailleur pairs with the same era of French components. If you are refreshing the whole transmission, our spare parts category gathers the small hardware that keeps a build rolling.

Condition

This is a used item. The photos form part of the description. Minor cosmetic marks or traces of wear from prolonged storage, such as micro-scratches, may be present. Any major issue, where noted, appears in the existing description.