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Yes, Brake cables are usually 1.6-1.8mm thick and the barrel ends connect to the cable at the middle of the circumference. Shift cables are usually 1.1-1.2mm thick (although classic pre index ones can be thicker) and have the cable connecting at the flat end of the barrel. Exceptions do exist but this covers most all current ones. Andy.