Originally Posted by
MikeEckhaus
Thanks for the replies. I loosened the cable, lubed it, and reset it. Feels much better. The cable itself only has about 2200 miles and was new in December, so it's not that old, but it certainly could be dirty.
The cable may have been changed, but was it the same as the original equipment one? I ask because this is something that is becoming increasingly important.The coating on Shimano cables for 11 speed drivetrains Is partially what solved the problems that plagued 10 speed shifters with cables routed under the bar tape