Deep breath....most brake/shifter levers can be adjusted to accommodate a shorter reach. Did you call the shop and ask if they can walk you through the adjustment over the phone? Or have you pulled up the manual for the shifters online to see if there are instructions?
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09-08-2013, 08:47 AM #1
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09-08-2013, 09:17 AM #2
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after the first 100 miles on the new trek, I had to take it in to get the brakes and gears shortened and eased for my small tired arthritic hands. My hands are much happier now. Don't know if your bike store is like mine but mine came with a 6 month free fit adjustment and two free tune ups and/or mechanical adjustments other than fit.
It can be made right.
good luck with it.marni
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09-08-2013, 09:32 AM #3
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From the specs it looks like you have Deore trigger shifters? Is that correct? I don't see any adjustment in Shimano's technical documents. Would just re-positioning it help? Or turning the handlebars ... is the handlebar position otherwise comfortable, or do they feel like the angle is different from the bike you test rode?
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