Quote Originally Posted by Hi Ho Silver View Post
If you are having trouble shifting to the big ring, it may be because the 'throw' of the shifter paddle requires you to rotate your wrist too far inward (relative to your forearm). Try moving the front shifter assembly outward so that the end point of the 'throw' is more inline with your forearm.
That is really good advice, too. I've found that playing with the positioning of the mechanical stuff on the handlebars can really make a world of difference.