Originally Posted by
70sSanO
The problem occurs when you have a road pear and mtb barrel; one on each end. You have to cut one off. I try to cut as close as possible, but even then, if you catch a strand it can sometimes ruin the cable.
My gosh, it's been so long since I've seen those that I forgot they existed. There also were shift cables with different barrel styles on each end. Such were the days.