Originally Posted by
Bah Humbug
Very few people start using them and then stop, FWIW.
Originally Posted by
datlas
Correct. It's not clear that reducing the friction in the system downstream from the shifter would improve cable life, but that's possible.
when the cable comes out is all covered in black slime like it's grinding itself to death? Or just a bunch of frayed wires? If it's all black and slimy. It's rubbing on something and lubrication may help. If it's just frayed wires, I would try the shimano coated D/a cables. And just change them every few months.