It has been cut, so there is no solder left. However, I am always making sure the cable ends are not frayed. I also tried, just to test the channel, to feed a new shifter cable (4mm, nitrite coated!) through it, and could not find the exit hole. Very frustrating technology, seems to be designed to make life miserable for the home mechanic. I am ready to swallow my pride and pay my LBS to do it.