Originally Posted by
NatUp
Unfortunately, when I turn it around and install it "correctly"/forwards, it just sits there resting on the outer edge of the pocket like this:
I see that, and it's OK to use it as you did. But I'm curious, what brand cable is that. The diameters and shape of these brake cable heads have been standard for eons, so this is definitely an anomaly. Unless Campagnolo decided to go off standard out of boredom.