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Herbert West
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: January 30, 2012
Strengths: This group shifts and functions just as well as any other groupset out there if properly adjusted and maintained. Hard to argue the price isn't good for a group you can ride for years.Weaknesses: It is a heavier groupset than most.Bottom Line: In a little over 2 years, I have put 35,000 miles on my Tiagra group. I race this group in the pro12 field as well. This groupset works flawlessly if it is properly maintained and adjusted. One can easily shift mid sprint with properly adjusted Tiagra. If you are having "problems" with the shifting and various noises, it is user error, not the groupset. The idea that 105 is the lowest you want to race is absolute rubbish. In terms of group weight, you get what you pay for. One can easily race Tiagra at the national level if they have the legs for it. Quit blaming the product for problems created by the user.
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Dura Ace, Sram Red
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Tommy
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: June 30, 2011
Strengths: STI shifters are the best in the business, shifts are smooth, and not obtrusive, clean looking design, being abe to break and shift at the same time, rarely failsWeaknesses: A little on the heavier side, Rival in comparison seems a great value, Not a great groupo to show off to others riders on a teamBottom Line: I've had Tiagra on my road bike for 6000 miles now, and it quite simply hasn't missed a beat. I'm sure that other group sets will do the job quicker while being lighter, but that's the beauty of Tiagra, I simply don't have to worry about it at all because it's so cheap and durable. My only wishes is that it was a 10 speed, and that it was a little lighter, especially the crank.
Favorite Ride: Nichols
Purchased At: Helen's
Similar Products Used: Shimano Deore, Sram Rival
Bike Setup: Cannondale Six6 w/ custom wheels, crank, tires, and tiagra groupo
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matchmaker
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: November 13, 2010
Strengths: Functionality, price. Tiagra is hardly sold as a groupset in the States but online you find the Tiagra group for very interesting prices. IMO maybe the best price-quality ratio of all groups.Weaknesses: Only 9 speed. Hoods are quit long and narrow for those with short hands.Bottom Line: To begin this review with I have to say that I have a mixed 105 and Tiagra groupset. The brake caliphers and FD are 105, the crankset, RD, shifters, cassette and hubs are Tiagra.
I have been reading some negative about Tiagra but honestly, the Tiagra pieces I have work flawlessly. For above mentioned reasons, I can't judge the brake caliphers and FD, but the RD is very good. The crankset, I am almost sure uses the same chainrings as 105 and the integrated spindle design offers the stiffness you find in high end cranksets.
The shifters have the same features as other Shimano STIs, but are 9 speed. You can shift from the drops or the hoods without problem. Shifting is smooth and once set up well, does not miss a cog.
Favorite Ride: Colnago Mexico
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Ultegra
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Clockwork John
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: September 7, 2010
Strengths: PriceWeaknesses: Shifters are junk, derailleurs are sluggish and inconsistent.Bottom Line: Absolute rubbish. Rear shifter is sluggish and jumpy, front derailleur won't stay adjusted. Front shifter has broken on me twice in six months, leaving me stuck in the large chainring. Both times it has been covered by warranty, but it's ridiculous that I'm on my third shifter in six months. I'm also getting noise from the bottom bracket with less than 1000 miles on the bike.
Favorite Ride: Elizabeth Lake/Godde Hill
Purchased At: Bicycle John's Lanca
Similar Products Used: Other shimano groupos
Bike Setup: 2009 Scott CR1 Comp with Selle Italia SLR Carbonia saddle and Continental Attack/Force tires
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Charlie
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 6, 2010
Strengths: PriceWeaknesses: For the price it is a great buy.Bottom Line: I have to agree with the last two reviews. I bought my Scott CR1 comp with tiagra crank and shifters and have had no problems at all. Before I bought the bike I thought I'd need to upgrade the tiagra components, but after riding I find no problems. If you are a recreational rider / amatuer, these components are perfectly fine.
Favorite Ride: Scott CR1 Comp
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$1699.00
Similar Products Used: Shimano Dura-Ace
Bike Setup: Scott CR1 Comp - Tiagra Crank/brakes/shifters with 105 rear deraiuler.
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