Originally Posted by
Rubo
I am putting my old Sora shifters from 04 trek until I get funds.I know lot of you really hate Sora but I bike 85% on the hoods so that's not an issue.Upgraded FD and RD to new 2011 105
already.
Even on 8 speed I rarely use the highest 2 rings.Basically only useable gears I use is 6.
you're overthinking this. if you're using sora shifters, just forget about weight, use any 8-sp chain. lots of bike shops will see this stuff by the link too.