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Old 12-19-2012, 10:52 PM   #1
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I have Shimano Sora and my brother has Shimano 105's..... Is there a huge difference?


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Old 12-19-2012, 11:08 PM   #2
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Yes. In weight as well as tolerances, which leads to better performance.


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Old 12-20-2012, 12:30 PM   #3
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What Hack said. However, I understand that Shimano made some improvements to the Sora components for 2012. The thumb shifter is no more, although I really liked it on my Defy, and the derailleurs are a bit smoother when shifting. I haven't ridden a bike with the new Sora line, but this is what the guys at the LBS are saying.
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Old 12-20-2012, 01:25 PM   #4
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Ask StormStrikes he went from Sora to S105.
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For what it's worth, neither will make you a better rider.

All you get is crisper, more reliable shifting. Especially under load.
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Old 12-20-2012, 03:30 PM   #6
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For what it's worth, neither will make you a better rider.

All you get is crisper, more reliable shifting. Especially under load.
Thank you! That's what I wanted to know!!!
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Old 12-20-2012, 05:32 PM   #7
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I am also looking to upgrade from Sora to 105. I want to swap both the shifters and the rear derailleur.
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Old 12-27-2012, 01:01 PM   #8
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For those who don't care as much for weight or performance gains, and only want to get rid of the thumb shifters, there is also Shimano Tiagra. I swapped the shifters on my Trek 1.2 from Sora shifters to Tiagra so I could get the lever shifters. I have no complaints about those, and they cost less than 105.


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