Originally Posted by
fstshrk
Nope. Even my older 9 speed 4500 Tiagra setup requires less tuning than the 10 speed. I think the Shimano 10 speed drivetrains (4600/5600/5700/....) are finicky. I have three bikes with the Shimano 10 speed and I spend a lot more time tuning/cleaning those than my workhorse 9 speed.
OP, did you think about a 4500 9 speed setup? They are fairly cheap and easy to find parts for.
You should have a qualified mechanic set up your 10 speed. I've ran 9 and 10 and they both require the exact same amount of maintenance.