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Thanks Tom, I actually put new cables in to see whether that was the issue but to no avail. New cables, same shifting. There is resistance in that curve even though I agree it doesn't look so severe.
Looks like I'll be needing a new RD.
Arnomatic-
Did you have a look at that adjuster I mentioned as well? Is it just recessed into the plastic barrel and you can't see it in the pic? You could always play aroudn with the cable length a bit by adding or removing to adjust tension. I like that cheap Alivio stuff, just a shame they didn't do a clutch version.
Tom13
You tried a bit of oil down the outers and a quick rub over the inner. I hate split cables as they fill with water and rubbish so fast with regular use. The curve is quite tight but it doesn't look crazy. Are you missing the adjuster that threads into the mech? I can see the plastic cover but not the natal inner.
If you take the tension off and feel resistance on the cables when you change gears with you just pulling the inner I think that will be it. I would go full outer if you are using regularly in bad weather.