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I'm having some trouble getting my drive train to index cleanly. Shifters are Campag Ergo 9 Speed When in the smallest rear sprocket, the lever blade has to move quite far across before I feel any tension and it clicks to shift up to the next sprocket. For all subsequent shifts the lever seems to be under tension when in its normal position behind the brake lever blade. Is this normal for ergo shifters or is it a sign of a worn lever/g spring etc? I don't know if this is affecting the indexing or not.
I've pulled the cable through as tight as I can and playing with the derailleur barrel adjuster doesn't seem to affect how soon the lever clicks for the 1st shift, although I tightened the additional adjuster on the down tube cable stop and I thought this did result in a slightly quicker shift but not by much . I've checked the cable as it runs along the chainstay and while not super tight it doesn't feel especially slack.
The shifting is working but seems a bit sloppy and nosier than I'd like. (the chain and cassette and cables are new and the derailleurs are in good condition)
Any insight appreciated !
thanks