I just got the drop handlebars and women's STI shifters/brake levers put back on my 05 Specialized Sequoia Comp. (Long story, but basically I was a weenie and thought I wanted to sit upright and use straight bars and twist shifters until I did a week-long ride and realized what a painful mistake I had made.) I did a ride this morning and love love love the new setup, except for one thing: I have a heckuva time shifting from the front middle ring to the big ring. In fact, it's pretty much impossible. My wrists and fingers just don't have the oomph to push the shift lever. Is it supposed to be that hard?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Janice