Compatibility
Choosing Derailleur Cordz™
As a general rule, we recommend using 1.2mm Derailleur Cordz™ for mountain bikes and 1.2mm Cordz™ for road bikes. For maximum performance with all systems, 1.5mm Cordz™ are no longer an option. Please look below for components that require special consideration.
Choosing Brake Cordz™
Choosing Brake Cordz™ is pretty simple… Road Cordz™ for road bikes and Mountain Cordz™ for mountain bikes. Please check below for components that require special consideration.
Choosing Nokon Liner
The Nokon Liner is specially designed to guide Power Cordz through areas that might otherwise have abrasive or corrosive materials that will place the structural integrity of the Cordz jacket at risk. We recommend using Nokon Liner when using Power Cordz with Nokon housing.
Special Considerations
Campagnolo Shifters
At this time, we cannot guarantee a connection with Power Cordz™ and Campagnolo shifters without E-Z Bend adapters. For Power Cordz brand E-Z Ben adapters, please contact support@powercordz.com or call 208.908.0630.
Cyclocross, Cantilever Style Brakes
At this time, we cannot guarantee a safe connection to this style of brake and so do not recommend them for Power Cordz™.
M-5 Brakes
M-5 brakes use a set-screw tie-off that is not compatible with Power Cordz™.
Mini i-Link Beaded Housing
While Power Cordz™ are great with Alligator’s regular i-Link beaded housing, the inner diameter of the mini i-Link is too small to be compatible. Some riders have used Mini i-Link beaded housing without inner liners and found a good fit. However, without an appropriate inner liner, there is a significant risk of friction between the Cordz jacket and rough inner surface of the Mini i-Link housing.
Nokon Beaded Housing
Nokon is a great beaded housing and with Power Cordz™ can be a tremendous system. If you plan on using Nokon , you will need to include our Nokon-compatible liner in your order as; the stock Nokon liner has too narrow an inner diameter for your Cordz™ to function properly.
SRAM Red, Rival, and Force
Use 1.2mm Derailleur Cordz™ with these SRAM model shifters. Also, though a rare problem, these shifters sometimes have sharp edges inside the handles that can cut your Cordz™. If you’re using these SRAM products, check for and file down any sharp edges inside the shifter handles. You can also let us know in the comment box while making your order and we will supply some protective liners and specific instructions to insure that your Cordz™ work as you need them to.
Ciamillo Brakes
All pre-2010 model Ciamillo brakes (excluding cyclocross versions) are compatible with Power Cordz when used with the Zero Gravity Clasp. Unfortunately, all 2010 and newer versions are not compatible due to a design change to the tie-off mechanism.