In a message dated 12/10/01 5:35:46 PM, tr4play@home.com writes:
<< Yeah, yeah, I know, they're called
friction shifters but my Campagnolo NR levers didn't shift as smooth as my
Simplex Criterium units so I placed a very thin coat of heavy wheel bearing
grease on the nylon/plastic bushings and aside from having to crank down the
shift lever bolts even more than usual, they do shift smoother and have yet
to jump out of gear under heavy pressure. >>
I put some oil on my fingers and just lightly coat the washer. Does the
trick, esp. on Campy bar end shifters.
Phil Brown
NoHo, Ca