Gear upgrade?

Cbetts83
Cbetts83 Posts: 39
edited August 2016 in Workshop
My bike is currently fit with 8 speed Claris shifters, Claris front mech, Sora rear mech and a FSA Tempo 50/34.

I've found a 10 speed 4600 Tiagra setup which comes with Tiagra 10 shifters, Tiagra front mech, Tiagra rear mech, 10 rear cassette and 10 speed chain.

Can this be used with my current FSA tempo 50/34 crank?.....or does this need to be changed to??

Comments

  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    No, the crankset will be fine with the Tiagra stuff, or indeed any other stuff...
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Yep, swap away and leave the BB / chainset where it is.
  • Cbetts83
    Cbetts83 Posts: 39
    Cheers guys.

    Is the Tiagra 4600 a worth while upgrade over Claris?
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    It's likely a bit lighter and you get 2 extra cogs at the back which can mean fewer big jumps if that bothers you. Shifting may be a bit smoother. Apart from that, only you can say if it's worth the extra cash...