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Tiagra 2007 STIs

GragiGragi Posts: 448
edited December 2007 in Workshop
Has anyone got the new Tiagra shifters? I've only seen them on the internet and am tempted by the new shape of the shifters - which seems to be akin to the new 105s and ultegra design. I'd go for the new 105 (which I have tried) but don't want to switch yet to 10-speed set up - hence thinking Tiagra.

I tried my LBS yesterday and the owner was quite scathing on the old Tiagra - reckoned Sora were better - in terms of quality and reliability, but he hasn't yet got the new Tiagra in, so couldn't comment on them.

I've seen a positive write up on this web-site - in the product tests - but would be interested to hear from anyone who's actually using them.

I don't race, so am only looking at it in terms of leisure cycling.

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  • AnonymousAnonymous Posts: 79,667
    Gragi wrote:
    Has anyone got the new Tiagra shifters? I've only seen them on the internet and am tempted by the new shape of the shifters - which seems to be akin to the new 105s and ultegra design. I'd go for the new 105 (which I have tried) but don't want to switch yet to 10-speed set up - hence thinking Tiagra.

    I tried my LBS yesterday and the owner was quite scathing on the old Tiagra - reckoned Sora were better - in terms of quality and reliability, but he hasn't yet got the new Tiagra in, so couldn't comment on them.
    I've seen a positive write up on this web-site - in the product tests - but would be interested to hear from anyone who's actually using them.

    I don't race, so am only looking at it in terms of leisure cycling.

    I bet he had loads of Sora shifters in though. :wink:
    I use the old Tiagra stuff on one of my bikes and have had no reliability problems.
  • neebneeb Posts: 4,467
    I'm using the new Tiagra on my winter bike and they're absolutely fine, very smooth and no problems at all so far. They've got a fairly high-quality feel for the money, although I'm more used to campag so can't say how they compare to other shimano. The only thing I don't like about them is the stupid indicator thingies on the top, I never look at them and the transparent window just gets scratched if you turn the bike over.
  • aztecboyaztecboy Posts: 384
    Hi Gragi

    Just bought the new TIAGRA 4500 shifters to replace my old knackered Tiagras after I saw them in a bike shop out in San Francisco last week.

    They looked and felt great but the price was extortionate! I think the Yen is very strong against the dollar making Shimano kit quite pricey in the US.
    Anyway I ordered them from Chain Reaction for £87 and fitted them on Saturday on my return.

    Went for a (very wet) ride yesterday and first impressions are that they are at least as positive as our Ultregra equipped bikes.

    I am cycling Wrynose/Hardnott/Newlands/Winlatter this weekend so I should have a better idea after that.

    To be honest, for £87, I think they are a bargain.

    If you want any further info, let me know.

    Aztecboy
    aztecboy
  • SDPSDP Posts: 665
    i think wife has these on her winter/training bike - new 9sp which can be used double or triple ...??? & hers have teh gear indicator in the top of them ....if so she says they ar emuch better than her old ones ( sora ) & have been thru all sorts of weathers already since march & have proven faultless...
    www.mjsracing.net
  • Steve ISteve I Posts: 428
    Been using them for 8 months. They are very slick and positive, can't fault them at all, better than the old version and better than 9 speed 105s. Unless you want 10 speed, these will do everything you ask of them.
  • GragiGragi Posts: 448
    Fantastic - many thanks for the quick and very positive replies.
    I think I know what I'll be getting for Christmas :D
    Although from Santa Claus rather than my LBS...
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