Replace. The plastic sheath holds the longitudinal gear cable casing strands in alignment. Without the plastic sheath’s restraint all the way round, you get excessive deflection and bad gear changes.
Good, that's what I'd told her but no one listens to me. Good to have confirmation. :)
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Replace. The plastic sheath holds the longitudinal gear cable casing strands in alignment. Without the plastic sheath’s restraint all the way round, you get excessive deflection and bad gear changes.