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Old 07-29-06 | 08:40 AM
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Bikes: Trek 5000, Rocky Mountain Wedge, GT Karakoram K2, Litespeed Tuscany

Originally Posted by MalcolmsFrejus
Is that the way they're supposed to be?!?! I put my 600-Ultegra der. and shifters back on after trying the DA 8 spd. I'd swear I can feel the down tube flex when I shift and it can't be a bad set of shifters 'cause I bought 2 sets and both are a chore to shift. They work fine in friction mode though.
No, they should move easily throught the entire range. I built a bike with 600 DT before and they feel almost as good as the Dura Ace of the time, not quite as postive, but still easy to shift.


Kurt, after a bit of research it loks like I may need a Blue Syncros insert. Can you get those?
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