Originally Posted by
David Scott
Hello all-
First off. Bike is a 2017 Giant Anyroad 1 w/Tiagra groupset.
I've been thinking about upgrading to a 105 but have read that getting a decent set of shift cables can make a world of difference from the stock ones. I had a bit of an off last week and required my bars to be re-taped. I decided to see if they would install a set of Jagwire's Elite Link cables. The mechanic at my LBS said that I wouldn't notice the difference.
Thoughts?
I think the move from Tiagra to 105 will leave you either underwhelmed or stubbornly happy.
basically, you will question the benefit if you are honest or you will demand to believe it's a night and difference upgrade in order to justify the cost.
have at it if you want, it's just a lot of $ for a little gain.
new shifters, front derailleur, rear derailleur, chain, crankset, bottom bracket, cables, and bar tape is an undertaking.
but you will get 1 more cog and the possible placebo effect of 'crisper shifting'.
not saying you shouldn't do it. It's your time and money and this is a hobby. Have at it for the experience and fun of it.
as for upgraded housing, some people swear its better. I have no idea. I use cables from my local collective that cost $1.50 each and buy bulk lined Jagwire housing that comes out to $1/foot.
it works perfect on all my bikes. 11speed road, 11speed gravel, touring, mountain, etc.
hardly high end housing.