I need to order longer cables for my handlebar change and was debating between stainless steel and the Magnum Chromate II or HD Diamondback. I have heard that the covered lines change color after time and most people are changing to stainless steel.

 

Don't know about the 'covered cables',but I've been using Russell S/S cables on bikes for years. They don't stay shiny (like new), but kinda mellow with age. My Ol' Springer has had them on for 20+ years and they still function as when new.
S/S brake lines are a great improvement over stock 'rubber' lines!!!

 

What bars did you go with Woosh?

 

I have the Chromite II cables. They aren't covered. Did some used to have a plastic cover or something? BTW......the Chromite cable are really nice looking. I can't give you a time comparison as I have only had them on for 6 months. I did a lot of reading before I bought them and no one (on HDF) said anything about yellowing.

 

The chromite II cables are covered. I've had them for 4 years now. They still look new. If you don't believe they are covered, go out and bend one, you'll see the clear cover wrinkle.

 

If I go through with the handlebar change it will probably be Wild One WO575.

 

Magnum chromite II's all the way. they are cheaper than the Diamond Backs and will never fade. I avhe the Diamond backs on my bike adn the other guys at the shop have the magnum chromite's. The difference is impressive. We can get them for you as well.

Drew