Groupset advice

Roadfanatic94

Hi.
At the moment I'm riding a pretty awfull groupset it's a mix of sora (shifters and derailleur), tektro brakes and some unbranded chainset and a shimano square taper bb. I'm looking upgrade as I have a new frame. I was initially loooking at 105 as it seems like a good groupset for what I want being an intermediate rider who ocasionally races. I've now started considering tiagra as its slighltly cheaper and as I'm a teenager I can't spend too much. Is there that much difference between the two apart from having 2 extra gears on 105? Is it worth getting Tiagra? What are your thoughts are there any other viable alternatives?

Thanks alot

ajb72

Even as a Campag fan, I would opt for the 105 groupset if they were my only two options. The 105 has a long pedigree and constantly wins praises for performance and value, it seems robust for your needs and spares are not likely to be an issue.

As far as I am aware, isn't Sora being phased out? If so, spares or replacement parts might become more of an issue. I also don't think it's the prettiest of groupsets, if that's important to you.

Squillinossett

ajb72 wrote:

Even as a Campag fan, I would opt for the 105 groupset if they were my only two options. The 105 has a long pedigree and constantly wins praises for performance and value, it seems robust for your needs and spares are not likely to be an issue.

As far as I am aware, isn't Sora being phased out by Campag? If so, spares or replacement parts might become more of an issue. I also don't think it's the prettiest of groupsets, if that's important to you.

But sora is Shimano?

Pokerface

That is an example of the blind leading the blind.

Roadfanatic94

Yes Sora is Shimano

JohnnyAllez

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/groupset. ... type=RIBMO

New Tiagra due out to cure the left-hand lever breakage issue whne used as a double (105 can have same probs when not set up properly whenused for double front chainset). Decide on how much to spend, that will decide which groupset you`ll be getting

pianoman

Those Veloce groupsets around the same price look a bit more tempting don't you think

type:epyt

i'd go for veloce given the choice ... cheaper than tiagra or shimano and likely to last a bit longer(at least in terms of your patience - the 105 l-h shifter is particularly prone to problems as it's double/triple compatible)

STEFANOS4784

Get the 105, seems a mid-range group that you can choose to upgrade/ mix and match with higher (10 speed) groups, should you want to......and you will want to