Groupset

[martint235]

It seems the consensus is keep the tiagra groupset and save my money

Pretty much. If it's all new, I'd leave as is. Anything that breaks/wears out on my bikes gets replaced with 105 as a general rule as I find it's the optimum point in terms of cost versus quality and lifespan but it's only when it needs replacing.

 

[mikeruss]

Cheers everyone

 

[Ajax Bay]

Plus one to @Smoking Joe's sentiment, if you feel you need to follow Petronius' maxim re change. The Tiagra STIs will have a decent resale value eg £40+.

 

[Ajax Bay]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/shimano-105-5600-10-speed-black-groupset.193170/

 

[mikeruss]

So if changing shifters is a good idea what would you suggest

 

[Citius]

It's only a good idea if you can't live with the idea of exposed cables. It will make no actual difference to your riding, other than from an aesthetic point if view...

 

[vickster]

It seems the consensus is keep the tiagra groupset and save my money

Yes, consensus of 1 here

It's cheaper to buy the bike with the group set you want in the first place if you can

 

[Ajax Bay]

if changing shifters is a good idea what would you suggest

If you feel the need to change @mikeruss , plenty of 105 10sp STI (5600) on the bay. Or source from other cycling sites/fora. Other folks are 'upgrading' to 11sp so have to move their current/old 10sp STIs on. Maybe more supply after presents have been opened.

 

[Ajax Bay]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/s...ters-531-track-frame-carbon-wheels-fs.192695/

 

[Ajax Bay]

@jowwy has these advertised (assume 10sp)

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/shimamo-105-triple-groupset.192487/

 

[Citius]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/s...ters-531-track-frame-carbon-wheels-fs.192695/

Those are 5600, with exposed cables. No really any different than he has now...

 

[Ajax Bay]

Does anyone know of a "universal chart" that can list all current groupsets, in order of price, and showing a very short...like 5 word...explanation of the difference between it and the next in the list.

I cant fathom the spectrum of groupsets available from all the manufacturers and suspect that there really isn't that much between them, except weight.

Think this just about stays on topic (certainly in the spirit of its title).
There's a chart in the first post here: http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycl...g-chart-shimano-sram-campagnolo-opinions.html
Good article here: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/buyers-guide-to-road-bike-groupsets-41610/
Search "shimano campagnolo comparison" and take your pick of the hits, although your yearning for a "like (sic) 5 word . . . explanation" is unlikely to be satisfied and suggests your patience will be tested.
Speeds, quality, very limited sophistication, lightness all increase as the prices go up, but the increases are not linear (ie graphed against price) and often d/d£ = 0.

 

[jowwy]

@jowwy has these advertised (assume 10sp)

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/shimamo-105-triple-groupset.192487/

Sold

 

[jack smith]

The banchi will be 11 speed compatible anyway of its new

 

[Ajax Bay]

Maybe, @jack smith , but probably not. The Bianchi Intenso Tiagra is spec'ed with Shimano WH-R501 wheelset which is 10sp max.