Originally Posted by
ColaJacket
I'd say that at the Tiagra and below levels, the substitute components won't be very much inferior. At 105 levels and above, they may be.
GH
The Madone also has old outgoing 4600 Tiagra which will be obsolete in a month or so when 4700 bikes start hitting the street. As someone who has had 10 speed 105 and Ultegra and currently has 11 speed 105 I will say it's night and day difference. Last gen Shimano is serviceable but has a lot of issues. Current gen ergonomics and shifting are much better and make riding a much more enjoyable experience. And on the point of resale, value of a 4600 bike will take a hit when 4700 is out.