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Old 11-02-08 | 06:59 AM
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ljholland
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Need help with wife's difficult shifting

The wife and I picked up used road bikes to get started in the sport. Her's is a Fuji Finest 2.0 Triple w/105s and Tiagra front and Shimano Flight Deck shifters (from Ebay almost new). It got a quick derailleur set up at the LPS.

Her complaint is that the front derailleur is very hard for her hands to shift. She's seems right - my Trek 1000c's Sora components are far easier and smoother to shift. (aren't 105s supposed better?)

Question: Is there some physical adjustment or lubrication that will make it easier for someone with limited hand strength to shift?

(thanks....I want to keep her encouraged and something as silly as this will make her first riding experiences a downer)
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