The changing of gears with speed and precision is one of the joys of riding - less so if the change is recalcitrant or just plain hit or miss! Either the selector forks or the linkage itself will be to blame. Time, wear & tear or just simple hard use will take its toll. Easiest way to cure your gear selection ills is to simply replace all the wear prone or damaged parts with new components.
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