| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
| Total number of notes: | 31946 |
I'm trying out Campy Ergo levers, and I've got a question the previous
Ergo notes don't answer.
My mildly arthritic hands have never been bothered by Shimano STI, but
there seems to be more pressure needed and more vibration resulting
from Ergo shifts. My fingers tingle at the end of a ride (they're
tingling now, in fact).
Any other Ergo owners experienced this? I've heard the levers feel "silky"
after a while. If so, how long does it take? Or do your levers feel
pretty much the way they did when purchased?
thanks,
Justin
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| 2748.1 | Stick with it | JURA::MACFADYEN | let's go! | Fri Apr 08 1994 04:41 | 7 |
The Ergo clicks can be quite abrupt; I know what you mean. But my Veloce shifters click with a slightly 'blunter' feel now, like something inside has become a little worn (hey, we all know that feeling). Maybe that's the silkiness you're looking for. Rod | |||||
| 2748.2 | Grinding compound! | SNAX::BROGDEN | Fri Apr 08 1994 15:15 | 6 | |
I've been told that when the levels are new they haev a tendency to do
that, but if you use a little grinding compound on the gear/teeth it
will break them in a little quicker.
Tim
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| 2748.3 | Push forward when you shift | COFFEE::SHEINFELD | Mon May 02 1994 16:28 | 15 | |
You will definitely begin to feel much more comfortable with the
levers. I'm not sure how much of it is breaking the levers in,
as much as it is finding out the smoothest way to shift with
them. The difference between the angle you use is what will make
the difference. ie:
I used to push downwards - this didn't always result in a smooth
shift and my hands felt it. Now, I push forwards as I push downwards.
Ths had made a world of difference. This shifting is now much
more comfortable.
I hope this helps you out.
cheers,
-Rich
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