FAQ

Many common questions about the Power Cordz™ product are answered below. If you still can't find the answer you're looking for then please feel free to contact us or head on over to the Support Pages.

• What is the difference between the 4mm & 5mm housings and the 1.2mm & 1.5mm Derailleur Cordz?
• What is the difference between a "set" & a "system"?
• Do I need to use the Windsor™ clasp when installing brake cords?
• How do I deal with the loose fibers at the end of the cords that are making it hard to feed it through the housing or inlet hole on my brake or shifting pods?
• Is there a liner inside your housing?
• What should I use to cut Power Cordz housing?
• What colors do you offer?
• Do you make tandem length Power Cordz?
• Can Power Cordz be used with a pulley or to make tight bends?
• Do you offer special pricing for professional racers?
• Can I use Power Cordz with the cantilever-style (center-pull) brakes on my Cyclocross bike?
• Will the housing supplied with Power Cordz systems run full length?

Q. What is the difference between the 4mm & 5mm housings and the 1.2mm & 1.5mm Derailleur Cordz?

A. 1.2mm Cordz are used with 4mm housing and 1.5mm Cordz are used with 5mm housing. Both systems function equally well-the main difference is compatibility.
1.2mm with 4mm housing is an industry standard size that is universally compatible between all shifting setups.
1.5mm with 5mm housing is compatible with all road shifting systems and offers twice the number of fibers. This doubles their strength and offers a feel at the levers that some riders prefer.

Q. What is the difference between a "set" & a "system"?

A. A Power Cordz System includes the cords, housing, ferrules, etc. A Power Cordz Set includes only the cords and is meant replace your cords or for use with your existing housing.

Q. Do I need to use the Windsor™ clasp when installing brake cords?

A. Yes. The Windsor Clasp is highly recommended for use with Power Cordz brake cables as they have been tested and verified as safe. We cannot ensure reliability or safety with any other clasps.

Q. How do I deal with the loose fibers at the end of the cords that are making it hard to feed it through the housing or inlet hole on my brake or shifting pods?

A. Before starting to thread the cordz through your housing, use a very sharp blade or scissors to cut the cord end at a 45° angle with no fibers protruding. The fibers are very resistant to cutting so, use the sharpest blade you have available. We have found an X-acto® type knife to work the best. This should permit the cord to thread easily through any type of housing.

Q: Is there a liner inside your housing?

A: There is a fluorinated polymer liner inside Power Cordz housing.

Q:What should I use to cut Power Cordz housing?

A:The tools we recommend are:
1) Cable cutters designed to cut bike housing. This is our first choice.
2) Rotary tool with a thin cutting wheel. This may melt the liners. If this happens, be sure to clean out any material that could hinder shifting.
3) Standard wire / cable cutters. Cable cutters can be a bit destructive because they can crimp the end of the housing. If you go this route just re-shape the housing before putting on the ferrules.

Q: What colors do you offer?

A. Power Cordz are available in Classic Black, True White, and Jersey Yellow. We are looking at introducing new colors in the future.

Q: Do you make tandem length Power Cordz?

A.We do not make tandem length cables at this time.

Q: Can Power Cordz be used with a pulley or to make tight bends?

A. Yes. The fibers themselves are extremely flexible ? totally different than steel cables. Power Cordz will make bends far tighter than a traditional cable can. If you are using Power Cordz on a pulley, check the pulley carefully for sharp edges.

Q: Do you offer special pricing for professional racers?

A. Please check our sponsorship page for more information on how to apply for discounts as a professional rider.

Q: Can I use Power Cordz with the cantilever-style (center-pull) brakes on my Cyclocross bike?

A. Power Cordz are not compatible with Cantilever-style (center-pull) brakes at this time though; we are working to make improvements that will solve this incompatibility.

Q: Will the housing supplied with Power Cordz systems run full length?

A. The length of our housing is 1.8 meters long. If you need an extension, please send us an email at support@powercordz.com.