Yeah, I understand that more cable = worse shifting, but at the same time my barcons shifted really well and had even more cable. The derailleur hanger is a "claw" type, so maybe I'll have a shop check the rear dropout alignment. It could also be the derailleur. I had a Cyclone on it previously and the cage was straight as an arrow, but perhaps this VG-T Luxe isn't in as good of shape.