Having searched for similar issues it seems this might be not a common issue but hope to get some help. Most people seem to have problems with small hands and braking but don't seem to mention shifting.
I have Tiagra hydraulic 2 x 10 set up and have been trying to adjust to suit me but can't seem to get hoods/bar in such a position to change front gear to big ring comfortably.
Just to confirm there seems nothing wrong with adjustment, on the work stand everything works as it should. When out riding the rear changes with no issue. I also have no issue with changing from big ring to small ring.
My issue is that I find it difficult to push lever enough so it clicks and changes to big ring. The same action on the right shifter takes far less effort and is not a problem. I don't have an issue with braking.
1. Perhaps my hands are too small?
2. Can the distance to push the lever be adjusted?
3. Hoods and bar not adjusted correctly?
4. Do I need to lube the gear cable?
Thanks for any advice.
I have Tiagra hydraulic 2 x 10 set up and have been trying to adjust to suit me but can't seem to get hoods/bar in such a position to change front gear to big ring comfortably.
Just to confirm there seems nothing wrong with adjustment, on the work stand everything works as it should. When out riding the rear changes with no issue. I also have no issue with changing from big ring to small ring.
My issue is that I find it difficult to push lever enough so it clicks and changes to big ring. The same action on the right shifter takes far less effort and is not a problem. I don't have an issue with braking.
1. Perhaps my hands are too small?
2. Can the distance to push the lever be adjusted?
3. Hoods and bar not adjusted correctly?
4. Do I need to lube the gear cable?
Thanks for any advice.