Opinions of 105 9-speed components?
03-03-11, 03:27 PM
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Opinions of 105 9-speed components?
Hi everyone,
I am looking purchasing a used felt F80 with 105 components. This has the 9-speed group on the bike. I read somewhere that this is somewhat obsolete. Can someone explain why the newer 10-speed components are better and possibly why I should or should not worry about it?
I am looking purchasing a used felt F80 with 105 components. This has the 9-speed group on the bike. I read somewhere that this is somewhat obsolete. Can someone explain why the newer 10-speed components are better and possibly why I should or should not worry about it?
03-03-11, 03:34 PM
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Well, is your iPhone3 obsolete just because they made an iPhone4? Nope.
I believe it's Shimano's job to tell everyone that 9-speed is obsolete so that everyone will upgrade. But think about it, are they really saying that everything they made before this was junk? I hope not! :O
Seriously, I wouldn't worry about it at all.
I believe it's Shimano's job to tell everyone that 9-speed is obsolete so that everyone will upgrade. But think about it, are they really saying that everything they made before this was junk? I hope not! :O
Seriously, I wouldn't worry about it at all.
03-03-11, 03:42 PM
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Hi everyone,
I am looking purchasing a used felt F80 with 105 components. This has the 9-speed group on the bike. I read somewhere that this is somewhat obsolete. Can someone explain why the newer 10-speed components are better and possibly why I should or should not worry about it?
I am looking purchasing a used felt F80 with 105 components. This has the 9-speed group on the bike. I read somewhere that this is somewhat obsolete. Can someone explain why the newer 10-speed components are better and possibly why I should or should not worry about it?
In terms of functionality, 9 speed works fine. With the new 10 speed, there are design improvements that go beyond just adding a gear.
If the price is good enough, don't be afraid to buy.
03-03-11, 07:52 PM
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hehe true guys. screw it, I think I'm just getting paranoid. Thanks! I'll update everyone as to what my first road bike will be!! 
03-03-11, 07:58 PM
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Just upgraded from 9-speed 105 to 10-speed 105 on my main bike. It's an extra gear, and the shifting feels a bit smoother but nothing that really matters. I prefer the hood shape of the 10-speed. That's the biggest difference for me. Also I use a large cassette (11-28) so the extra gear in there really helps with the spacing.
03-03-11, 08:03 PM
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9-speed will be around for a while... hell, 8-speed just got phased out completely.
It works just fine, and parts are cheaper than the current stuff.
It works just fine, and parts are cheaper than the current stuff.
03-03-11, 08:11 PM
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I've got some 9 speed and 10 speed 105. As far as performance goes, it's a non issue.
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Hi everyone,
I am looking purchasing a used felt F80 with 105 components. This has the 9-speed group on the bike. I read somewhere that this is somewhat obsolete. Can someone explain why the newer 10-speed components are better and possibly why I should or should not worry about it?
I am looking purchasing a used felt F80 with 105 components. This has the 9-speed group on the bike. I read somewhere that this is somewhat obsolete. Can someone explain why the newer 10-speed components are better and possibly why I should or should not worry about it?
