Originally Posted by
bulgie
Specifically centerpull cables, including cantilevers. Bad combo -- the centerpull cable kinks the shifter housings at the braze-on, when the bars swing to the extremes on either side. You never do that while riding of course, but it'll inevitably happen while transporting, parking etc.. No so much of a problem with sidepulls, including dual pivot.=13.33px
Maybe Trek just brazed them too low on these LeMonds or maybe it’s how high the cable arm is on modern Shimano brakes, but I’ve specifically had problems with dual pivots. I had the same issue with a ‘99 Nevada City and a 2000 Buenos Aires.