TIAGRA 9 SPEED

[dylankeyter]

Who rides with this grouppo? Are the shifters similar to the Sora or 105? Does the cassette and chain last long? Looking at using Tiagra on a training bike.... would like to know how much it will cost me to keep it going if im clocking up miles on it... thanks 

[cyclenut]

Logic will tell you it's better than Sora, but not quite 105 and certainly not Ultegra.  I have Tiagra on my tandem and if you're riding the grouppo socially - and not have to do quick seamless shifting then my opinion is don't waste money on the upgrade.

[Kritzie]

You can always buy Campag Mirage which is about equal to Dura ace and ride it for a very long time!!!

[Kriek]

Why 9 speed?They're gonna stop making parts for 9 speed anytime now.

[scotty]

Mechanics Tiagra is same as 105 (lever shifter), Sora are close to Campy.

 

As far as lasting goes, my Tiagra cassette and chain last longer time and distance than my mates Sora.

[Evan Andreou]

Unless you're getting it free, rather save a bit longer and get 10spd

[DRIVETRAIN]

 

If it's on a training bike then nothing wrong with that - However I used to ride Tiagra & had no problems for a long time ...... even raced with it,,,upgraded to 105 10sp & the difference / smoothness & shifting was felt almost instantly .... I'd say if U can upgrade - JUST DO IT !!

 

"DT"

[Quicksilv3r]

You can always buy Campag Mirage which is about equal to Dura ace and ride it for a very long time!!! />

 

Quicksilv3r2007-12-07 04:33:52

[The Saint]

I ride Tiagra, done over 8000km's on it and no problems at all

[NotSoBigBen]

I trained with Tiagra for a long time with absolutely no issues (ok so it was in the dark!)

[Wannabe]

Components on 9sp last a lot longer than 10sp. (obvious, as they are a lot "chunkier", chain is broader, etc) They are also cheaper to replace.

Dunno about it not being available shortly, as chainreaction still has 9sp ultegra groupo's for sale. Done close to 15000km on my Tiagra groupo. Only replaced chain twice. Never had to replace cassette or chainrings (OK, I'm quite meticulous in keeping it clean and properly lubricated)

 

For a training bike, it is OK, robust, does not need a lot of adjustments, etc.

 

Ask Johan Bornman about his expert opinion about this

Wannabe2007-12-07 04:43:05

[Kritzie]

Components on 9sp last a lot longer than 10sp. (obvious' date=' as they are a lot "chunkier", chain is broader, etc) They are also cheaper to replace.

Dunno about it not being available shortly, as chainreaction still has 9sp ultegra groupo's for sale. Done close to 15000km on my Tiagra groupo. Only replaced chain twice. Never had to replace cassette or chainrings (OK, I'm quite meticulous in keeping it clean and properly lubricated)

 

For a training bike, it is OK, robust, does not need a lot of adjustments, etc.

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[Wannabe]

Kritzie, ja, gaan daar wees. Vir Baas vertel dat die vir my belangriker is as sy oortyd om more vir 'n uur of twee te werk.

[madmarc]

Why waste your money on Shimano - Just buy Campy and your life will be complete madmarc2007-12-07 04:54:18

[dylankeyter]

thnaks very much for all the opinions and guides... I am considering using the Tiagra on a training bike. I have Ultegra 10 speed on my racing bike, have not had any issues with it, other than the chain lasting less than 2000km! was a shock to me, after looking after it so well. I am contemplating selling my Ultegra grouppo, and replacing it with Veloce 10 speed, any logic in that? I've heard that Campag grouppos wear much slower than Shimano? thats my main motive....

 

CAMPAG WEARS IN, SHIMANO WEARS OUT

 

That's a saying i once heard

[dylankeyter]

thnaks

 

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