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If you are going for long outer cable, consider not the cheap one. There are 2 types of outer: 1) the metal going spiral way around the teflon (good for brakes and friction gears) 2) the metal is strait cables around the teflon (good for indexed gears). As OP have indexed gears, he need the second type, which is more expensive. I recommend at least shimano outers for it. And ofcourse don't forget about outer ends.
– Alexander
Commented May 19, 2015 at 20:51
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Long outer cables are for me the best option, mainly for old system like this. A lot of bikes are shipped with long outer cables. The information about the outer cable type is a good hint though. Outer cables I don't think are as important, as the shifter protects it and nothing goes up in the rear derailleur. However the price difference should be minimal so it for sure does not hurt to have outer ends with an o-ring or a nylon ring.
– super
Commented May 19, 2015 at 21:17

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