Clarks has been making cables since 1948, 46 years after Sir Frank Bowden (founder of the Raleigh Bicycle Company) used them to replace the rigid rods that controlled bicycle brakes. Since, improvements in materials and technology have led to the development ofcables offering an ever smoother and more positive lever feel. The Clarks range of cables is of unrivalledquality. It uses the latest technology available to ensure that your gear/brake operation is as smooth and efficient as possible.