Originally Posted by tetonrider

you won't really notice a difference but if they put in the new style cable, it will probably fray (not really fray but the coating comes off and messes it up) again and lock things up. old DA cables were also pretty darn good (not quite as smooth, but still very good) with no fraying/shedding issue.

you might want to check because as you well know it is super inconvenient when a shifter locks up.

or just go di2. ;-)