How do Sora and Tiagra really compare

[vickster]

I think so and also just not being used to brifters...that said I am rather bigger than her and also don't get on with shimano hoods and braking...my solution is sram but there are almost no sram bikes, and not in her budget and size

 

[AndyRM]

I think so and also just not being used to brifters...that said I am rather bigger than her and also don't get on with shimano hoods and braking...my solution is sram but there are almost no sram bikes, and not in her budget and size

Makes sense, I have hands like shovels so I'm lucky that I've never had a similar issue.

I know what you mean about Shimano hoods. They have all the ergonomic consideration of a block of Legos, I much prefer the more sculpted efforts from Campagnolo. Never tried SRAM but I assume they've had some thought put into them also?

 

[vickster]

Sram are nice and slim, comfortable between thumb and forefinger

 

[AndyRM]

Sram are nice and slim, comfortable between thumb and forefinger

I will have to give them a shot one day!

 

[outlash]

If your friend still has trouble braking after the shims are fitted, it might be worth replacing the brake pads as the stock ones won't giver her much help in that area especially as the good weather heads south for the winter. I put Koolstop Salmons on mine as there was a huge difference.


Tony.

 

[vickster]

Thanks. I think it's comfort and getting enough power through the braking. Evans will adjust the brakes to make it a little easier too

 

[John the Monkey]

FWIW (re: braking from the hoods) I have 9spd Tiagra (with Tektro brakes initially) and the braking improved dramatically when I put R650 brakes (£56 the pair from Ribble) on.

 

[vickster]

I can't imagine she'll be upgrading parts for a while, the cross levers should help until she gets used to roadbikes

 

[vickster]

She got the Cannondale yesterday, they loosened off the brakes, possibly added the shims, says it was much better for braking