Indeed. These are the 'permanent' type. I have to admit to struggling a bit these days with the crimping process (my age, no doubt). I wonder if there 's a civilised alternative to those clumping great ratchet thingies you hav e to be Popeye to close fully? I know there are hydraulic types available f or thicker cables, but it would be nifty if something similar were obtainab le for the red/blue/yellow standard as well.