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Frankie

Guest
still haven't decided which road bike to get yet :scratch:but have noticed on a couple ive got my eye on ie. defy 4 and caad8 the shimano 2300 is replaced by Claris on the 2014 model , is this a better option worth a bit more saving or is there not a big difference ?
thanks from a newbie :smile:
 

snorri

Legendary Member
Wait for the 2016 model, it's bound to be more advanced.:evil:
 

Cycleops

Legendary Member
Location
Accra, Ghana
Wait for the 2017 model , that will be even more advanced! Or is it all a matter of the Kings new clothes? Or maybe ColinJ is right.
 

vickster

Squire
What's your budget?

You should be able to find reviews of 2300 vs Claris on bike radar. Personally I'd save a bit more and go for 2013 Sora without the thumb button, just seems like unnecessary clutter!
 

SpokeyDokey

68, & my GP says I will officially be old at 70!
Moderator
Short description for Claris:

http://roadcyclinguk.com/gear/shimano-unveil-new-claris-groupset.html

8 speed though.

CAAD8 is designed as quite a sporty bike so imho this groupset maybe doesn't fit so well. An example of a manufacturer just getting something on the bike to hit a pricepoint?

Costly upgrade if you want to have 10 speed at some stage. Maybe save the pennies and pay more at the outset?
 
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Frankie

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thanks spokey and all :thumbsup:
 
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