Originally Posted by
operator
That's a pretty frivolous advantage to compromise an entire shifting system performance with. Crimped cable ends can be removed easily and the cable re-used with no problems - you just have to know how to do it. I guarantee you will decrease the shifting performance of a 10/11s system with crappy cables.
C'mon, Operator! You claim to be a bike mechanic. So how many bikes have you seen with frayed cable ends? That's an every day problem.
Now lets address the performance issue that you are GUARANTEEING. I suppose that after some number of years left in the weather my galvanized cables will begin to rust. Like I say, I've been using them on my personal bikes for over 15 years without issue.
Lets see, trade an everyday problem for one that takes more than 15 years to develope - not a difficult decision. Cheaper too.
I think that, once again, you're looking too hard for something to become incensed about.