Originally Posted by
Velognome
Consider the fact that the cable wore through a very thin guide (small surface area) in what 10-15 years? the BB shell is thicker and presents a surface area 1,000's of times larger. You'll be in the grave before that cable does any serious damage.
Ride on and forgetaboutit.
I would, if the thin slots wouldn't freeze the cable from time to time. Now that I greased the area shifting got back to normal.