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Bicycle brakes and shifters use Bowden cables to transmit braking/shifting forces from the hand controls to the appropriate place.

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Do brake cables become more elastic with time?

I've shortened the brake cable at the caliper several times, and it's now as tight as I can make it without causing it to close slightly and rub the rim. … Is it an indication that it's time to replace the cable? Is replacing the cable likely to make my brakes more responsive? …
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