Originally Posted by
GaryPitts
The Madone 3.1, priced the same as the 7.7, has 105 shifters and rear derailer, although it does share some Tiagra components like the front derailer and cassette. Reckon what was pricier in the 7.7 model that they couldn't keep the components the same?
Well, duh, after thinking about it, there's no such thing as 105 flat bar shifters, so that accounts for that one. It's just the rear derailer they could have kept as 105 and I don't know, but suspect, that the 105 derailer may not accomodate the 12/30 cassette. Maybe??? Anyway, I'm pretty sure the Tiagra will be fine as I'm an older fart and just ride for fun and fitness.
On a related, sad note, I got a call from the LBS yesterday and my 7.7 arrived with a bad scratch and broken cable mount under the top tube
They're going to have to return it and order me a new one so another week of waiting. Oh well. What'cha gonna do?
