nicholas
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My question is I am debating weather to upgrade my shimano Claris to 105 group set and have found a deal for 299 and wondered is it really that much of a change your thoughts on this matter
105 will I be able to tell
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Bear in mind I've never tried Claris for myself. I found 105 to be noticeably different to Tiagra, it feels more "snappy" and needs less lever travel for shifts. 105 brake calipers are also very noticeably better.
I think you will notice quite a difference as 105 is the best "bang for your buck" IMHO. As long as your rear wheel is 10 speed compatible, I don't see why you shouldn't do it. It can always be removed and re-fitted to a different bike if needed.
I think you will notice quite a difference as 105 is the best "bang for your buck" IMHO. As long as your rear wheel is 10 speed compatible, I don't see why you shouldn't do it. It can always be removed and re-fitted to a different bike if needed.
Roadrider48
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You're right about the difference in shifting. I upgraded from bottom end Shimano to 105 a while ago and there is no comparison IMHO.
Doyleyburger
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Had claris on my previous bike and found incredibly good. Very quiet when shifting and smooth. Thinking of getting that 105 deal myself mind
Roadrider48
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The reason I got onto 105 in the first place was that I had those shifters with the thumb shifting thing for changing up. The gear changing with those is so sh## IMO. All clunky and jerky on the upshift.
potsy
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105 is very smooth, certainly better than my Sora equipped bike.
Ideally you would get the bike from the outset with the groupset already on it, much cheaper in the long run than upgrading afterwards.
Ideally you would get the bike from the outset with the groupset already on it, much cheaper in the long run than upgrading afterwards.
slowmotion
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Can I be a party pooper? I had Shimano 105s on my last bike. My new lover has Campagnolo Veloce. I'm totally smitten...no comparison.
Sillyoldman
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Slowmotion, good to hear you like your Camapgnolo set up. I hope to pick my old girl up today from my LBS. Have upgraded to Campagnolo Athena groupset and am so excited I could poo myself. Just waiting on a phone call to say its ready.
SS Retro
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I have Veloce equipped Italian and whilst its great you cant buy a groupset for £299 which seems like a fair deal for a 105 set up.
raleighnut
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You're "cod on " 105 is where Shimano quality begins. Still don' like the look of the new outboard bearing crankset though.
Andrew_Culture
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I might have a buyer for your claris
slowmotion
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I'm sorry, I didn't realise that 105s cost less. One solution would be to buy this bike and flog the frame, wheels etc on Ebay.
http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b0s6p0
T.M.H.N.E.T
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It's a massive change!
