shifters problem

green ride said:

What would cause difficulties in shifting? My shifters (LX) are not
as crisp and light. I have to push quite hard to shift. Do I need to
grease somewhere? Or are the cables too long, considering they were
originally on a
17.5-inch bike, but now on a 15.5-inch one?

Gunky cables and/or housings. You can try a little lube, but better to
replace with new (not that difficult; have someone show you how if nec.).

Bill "Roll-a-ma-jig solved my fully's chronic sluggish shifting" S.

greenride-<< What would cause difficulties in shifting? My shifters (LX) are
not as crisp
and light. I have to push quite hard to shift. Do I need to grease
somewhere? Or are the cables too long, considering they were originally on a
17.5-inch bike >><BR><BR>

Probably new inner wires and good housing will fix the problem. The first and
cheapest thing to do with crummy shifting.

Peter Chisholm
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