Originally Posted by
veganbikes
I do not consider bottom end components to be "entry level" These are good components to start with they are reliable, not super expensive and will last a while.
It's unfortunate that you view Sora and Tiagra to be bottom end and not even worthy of being considered entry level.
Both are extremely reliable and popular for those who are looking for a bike thst is closer to the entry level price point.
We all have emotion based biases about something though.