What is the Shimano stainless tandem road brake cable for?

This is Shimano's 1.6mm x 3500mm stainless steel inner brake cable for tandem bicycles, featuring the pear-end tip required for road STI and drop-bar brake levers. Tandem bikes require significantly longer brake cables than standard bicycles due to the extended wheelbase -- a standard 2050mm cable will not reach from the front brake lever to the front caliper on most tandems. The 3500mm length covers virtually all tandem frame configurations without needing to splice cables. Correct cable length is essential for safe, effective braking on tandem bikes.

1.6mm diameter, 3500mm length, pear-end tip. For tandem bicycles with road-style drop-bar STI levers. Sold as a single cable.