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Shimano Tiagra Vs 105: Is The Upgrade Worth It?

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Shimano’s mid-range groupset offerings – Tiagra and 105 – are some of the most common groupsets among amateur cyclists.

Shimano is the world-leading manufacturer of components, and for a good reason. They are trusted by much of the pro peloton and have supplied the groupsets on every winning men’s Grand Tour bike since 2020.

So, it begs the question, is it worth the upgrade? What’s the difference between Shimano Tiagra vs 105?

Ultimate Shimano Wheels Guide and Hierarchy: Road Bike Edition

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Shimano’s wheelset range covers four tiers: Dura-Ace (top, carbon clincher and tubular, $2,500–4,000); Ultegra (premium clincher and tubeless, $1,000–1,800); 105 / RS-series (mid-range alloy and entry carbon, $400–800); and the WH-RS01 / RS300-series (OEM wheels on $1K–2K complete bikes, $200–400 to buy separately). Shimano’s wheels are known for hubs that last 50,000+ miles, conservative aerodynamic … Read more

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