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  • I haven’t had any problem with the stepdown part of the ferrule being slightly loose. They do come in a couple of sizes, will measure diameter of the stepdown section tommoz. Stepdown type better than non-stepdown if you ask me.

  • Thanks, I'm completely bemused by the whole situation to be honest, as the LBS are convinced I need a ferrule without the stepdown, but I am (perhaps with a little less conviction) sure it needs the stepdown type. However, they've tried with a bucket of ferrules (literally) and none fit. So maybe they are right?

    Did you get a chance to measure it so I can go back and tell them to eat shit find a suitable alternative online?

  • OK - difference is tiny. The stepdown on one type is 3.7mm diameter, and the other lot is 3.4mm. Hardly enough to make any difference I'd say. I don't think it matters if it's a bit loose as the cable tension holds it in place and a little bit of wobble doesn't do any harm?

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