This is my go-to shift cable housing. The SP41/XTR housing weighs 38g a metre, can be bought in bulk ( 10m and larger rolls ), comes pre-lubed with the Shimano special silicon grease and performs really well for a relatively inexpensive price.

This is my go-to shift cable housing. The SP41/XTR housing weighs 38g a metre, can be bought in bulk ( 10m and larger rolls ), comes pre-lubed with the Shimano special silicon grease and performs really well for a relatively inexpensive price.