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Brakes: Tiagra vs 105
08-17-05, 01:28 PM
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Brakes: Tiagra vs 105
Here's the story....
My '02 Fuji have 105 brakes. My '06 Lemond have Tiagra brakes.
I plan to keep only ONE bike. I will try to sell the Fuji (which has under 1,000 miles and about 6 months use....if that much). I don't plan to upgrade for a LONG time, so whatever I have, I will stick with it for a pretty long time.
If you were in my shoes, what would you do? How much of a difference in terms of performance will I notice between these two?
My '02 Fuji have 105 brakes. My '06 Lemond have Tiagra brakes.
I plan to keep only ONE bike. I will try to sell the Fuji (which has under 1,000 miles and about 6 months use....if that much). I don't plan to upgrade for a LONG time, so whatever I have, I will stick with it for a pretty long time.
If you were in my shoes, what would you do? How much of a difference in terms of performance will I notice between these two?
08-17-05, 01:42 PM
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i have a tiagra brake on one bike, and a 105 and ultegra on another. i was surprised with the quality of the tiagra piece, it's quite decent. that said the 105 is a step up so...i'd probably switch...UNLESS the rest of your components are silver and the 105 brake caliper is black, then i'd stick with the tiagra .
08-17-05, 01:45 PM
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Like I said in the other thread, throw a new set of pads on the Tiagra and it'll stop fine. The calipers are not the main factor affecting braking performance in this case.
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08-17-05, 01:50 PM
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You might also have an easier time selling the Fuji if the 105's are on it. Like Cydewaze said, new pads will make a world of difference.
08-17-05, 01:53 PM
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'02 105 vs. '06 Tiagra? Or is the 105 newer than that?
Either way, I don't think I'd bother with the switch. Put some Kool Stop pads on the Tiagras instead. Even basic Tektro brakes have great stopping power with this low-dollar upgrade.
Either way, I don't think I'd bother with the switch. Put some Kool Stop pads on the Tiagras instead. Even basic Tektro brakes have great stopping power with this low-dollar upgrade.
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I guess so far it's "keep the Tiagra and put better pads".
Stubacca, it's '02 105 (with < 1,000 miles) vs '06 Tiagra.
Stubacca, it's '02 105 (with < 1,000 miles) vs '06 Tiagra.
09-20-05, 10:11 AM
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I'm assuming that these DuraAce pads will fit in my Tiagra brakes?
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...e.cfm?SKU=2815
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...e.cfm?SKU=2815
