Originally Posted by Nessism

Many of the "coated" cables on the market use a cheap carbon steel inner wire that will start to rust as soon as the coating wears off. Better cables use stainless steel wire that will not rust no matter what. Better still are "slick" cables which have a machined surface to reduce friction.

Shimano and Campy inject grease inside the cable casing to lube the cables. Why over think this whole lubrication issue? Just do what the pros do and be done with it.

Ed