-=> Quoting Keith Knapp to Brian Stewart <=-
 BS>We're now having temps. in the 0 - 19 degree F. range (whatever that 
orks
 BS>out to in C?)  Got cowardly today and drove to work, but, since parking 
s
 BS>$4 per day, I'm going to have to bite the bullet and bike Tuesday.
 
 BS>When the temp gets into this range, I've been having an on and off again
 BS>problem with my shifters-- they seem to get "mushy"-- that is, they seem
 to
 BS>have trouble sensing that I am trying to shift, and when they do,
 KK> instead of
 BS>clicking (they are "Rapid Fire" style), they sort of ooze from one
 KK> extreme to
 BS>the other.
 KK> I don't have any specific solutions, but I do know that in general,
 KK> synthetic lubricants (from greases to light oils) tend to stay viscous
 KK> or liquid at much lower temps than conventional oils.  Check the
 KK> Yellow Pages under "Lubricants."  Amsoil is a good brand, or check
 KK> department stores and auto parts places.  Make a few phone calls.
 KK> You can get synthetic light oils in a spray can, just like WD40.
 KK> Keep in mind that the problem may be as much in your cable housings
 KK> as in the shifters and derailleurs.
I don't know that WD40 is a good solution for shifters.  If I am not mistaken
it is actually a solvent which is capable of dissolving materials used in the
manufacture of the shifters.
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