Check the points where the cable is tightened. If they are frayed, the cable is getting closer to breaking. Also for the end staying in place - there are cable caps that exist exactly for this purpose. But if it's still a good cable, sure, this might fix it.
Gen X'er here born in 1972. Spent my entire childhood riding bikes and that would've been the greatest hack ever!!! Finally something practical in a RU-vid Short!!!
But about 40 years to late lol, I was turning them with vice grip heating it and some lead, it never loosen or broken after that, this trick is much simpler and fast.
Very smart! I have met this problem for years, but it will cost a band each time. And a proper End cover is better!! I even have two Titanium Balls with a locking bolt, for the purpose, on my one, expensive bike.
Simply magnificent. You made my day even if it's not something I'm going to use immediately, they're one of the things worth seeing and learning. Thank you
Ещё как вариант закреплаяешь тросс в шуруповёрт, нагреваешь горелкой тросс до красна и вклчаешь шуруповерт на вращение и вуаля, у тебя запаяный наконечник тросса)
