I always insert a length of spare inner cable into housing before cutting, helps prevent the lot from deforming too much.
Never had a problem with compressionless with the Park Tool using this method.
This was taught to me years ago by a mechanic at Cycles Dauphin and it still amazes me how few people know about it. It’s such a good tip.
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I always insert a length of spare inner cable into housing before cutting, helps prevent the lot from deforming too much.
Never had a problem with compressionless with the Park Tool using this method.