Originally Posted by
1989Pre
I've never had a shift cable break in my life, and am not holding my breath. If you look closely, although the cable is frayed at the end, It is fine above the derailleur. That is just a pinch from the previous derailleur anchor bolt. For a mad dog, you seem to be afraid of a lot.
Sometimes people just want their bikes to look good; a reflection that they care about their bikes.
It may be wrong, but we always seemed to pay special attention to the bikes that came into the shop where it was obvious that the the owner cared about their bikes and took care of them. The bikes that came in trashed we diligently repaired, but without the kid gloves.