The shifter and brake cables break easily on a handcycle if those same cables have ends planted into brakes levers or shifters that reside on a rotating handgrip. The usual cause is that the cables repeatedly bend at the spot of entry into the lever or shifter. I have built a long holder for the cables that always keeps the loop of cable above the shifter and brake lever. In addition I have added spring coverings to the cables at both places where excessive bending can occur. The springs should extend the radius of the bends thus slowing the pace of breakage.
That is a good idea! Did it solve the breakage problem?
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