ordered some gear cable inner from CRC the other day, and got a cable like this:

which doesnt even slightly fit my sram shifters (note the funny shaped head)
this is what i ordered
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=63267
are they road cables perhaps?
im confused.
needless to say, i guess i'll have to send them back.
luckily the LBS is open late on a thursday

