Q: Do cables really stretch?

A: Yes and no… Every Jagwire cable made is intentionally stretched during the manufacturing process. By the time any cable reaches the end customer there is little to no stretch left in the cable. What is commonly referred to as “cable stretch” is almost always the housings settling into the bottom of the end caps. It’s critical that housings are cut as straight as possible and then fully seated into the bottom of the end caps during initial installation. A good mechanic will typically grind the end of a housing to ensure it’s as straight as possible. They will also repeatedly compress the housings before making thier final adjustments to the brakes or derailleurs. A little extra work during installation will result in fewer adjustments down the road.