Originally Posted by
truckstop
Alright, so that doesn't help either. Thanks for the info.
I'll double check the fit, but I *think* it's ok. I did get a fitting at the shop when I bought the bike. I've got slightly bent elbows, and don't put a lot of weight on my hands. I also don't get upper arm/shoulder/neck pain like I did on my last bike. The geometry on this bike is altogether more relaxed and more comfortable, it's just the &#*$@ing shifters.
So, I'm back to hunting ebay for a lightly used Rival group.
OK, Well I'm still thinking the problem is something other than the levers. Your hands CAN'T be smaller or weaker than mine (have a look at the pic) but I can change gears just fine. The handlebars would be the next thing I look at. If you have standard "ergo" handlebars with a flat section under the levers that you don't use then this is the next thing to change out for a classic curve bar or a modern "compact" bar with a curve of some sort throughout.
Anthony