the hoses i have are the microbore style, they dont appear to be crimped.High pressure hoses are normally crimped. Buy from a reputable dealer / manufacturer.
mine are not, at least you cant see the crimp if they are.I have microbores from a few manufacturers and they are all crimped.
My microbore is crimped but.... But.... Its done much more elegantly and professionally and you can't see each piece of the chrimp die. It comes from one of the "premium sources" which I've learned is still asian import usually, but vetted more. No I won't name names.mine are not, at least you cant see the crimp if they are.
It's pretty much China premium, instead of china's low end.My microbore is crimped but.... But.... Its done much more elegantly and professionally and you can't see each piece of the chrimp die. It comes from one of the "premium sources" which I've learned is still asian import usually, but vetted more. No I won't name names.