Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
Tiagra was 8 spd just a few years ago, if I recall correctly. I imagine there was a time when 105 was 8 spd. Perhaps in the middle ages.
My Klein came with 7-speed 105, so maybe not *quite* that long ago.
For the OP: WSD is particularly good for more petite women; over about 5'4" the returns diminish (most WSD styles don't come in larger sizes anyway).