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?