Originally Posted by
mtalinm
The major component difference I can see between the two is that the Secteur uses the Shimano 105 whereas the Pilot 2.0 has Tiagra. Many people say you need 105 for real racing, but I don't plan to race. Always nice to have extra gears, but I hear that the 105 lacks a visual gear indicator as on the Tiagra. Advice on this point is particularly appreciated.
I'd suggest not putting too much value on the indicators. You can also get in-line ones that fit into the cable. In my opinion, the Tiagra indicator for the rear shifter isn't that useful. Tiagra is still decent stuff.