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06-14-14 | 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AnkleWork

(And you ask about OCD.)
It appears th OP has a problem with the thumb button on 2200 shifters, which is the release. Yes, they are frequently stiff. Most likely stiffness in the shifter mechanism itself (it may break-in) or possibly the high limit is set too "low" thus binding when in the big ring.

I don't know what this has to do with OCD. I answer people's questions as best I can, but since you know everything you're free not to read my explanations if you find them too long.

If you have a better answer, feel free to post.

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