Shimano Tiagra 4700 10 Speed Groupset Close Review and Actual Weights

[@XBKLYN]

I snagged a new Tiagra 10s groupset off eBay for a flat bar build and I have to say it's a really high quality component set. It has better components than my 2011 Shimano 105 groupset had and I dare say it shifts better than my Campagnolo Chorus 11s...all for 420 bucks... unbeatable.

[@stockbore]

Bought this with 50/34 crank and 12/28 cassette, never regretted it.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Sweet!

[@hayabusa27]

Wow those look ancient 😍

[@wesleycwagner]

The long lever is for easier shifts equalizing pressure on both shifters.

[@TarekH12]

Thank for the review man, one of the Best in a good amount of time. I still find it Hard to decide wheather i should get the tiagra or the 105.. I live among Mountains in Colombia and i love climbing BUT i also love going full gas and racing Crits. And i Wonder if a tiagra with semicompact 52/36 and a 11/34 cassete is good for both activities or should i get the 11/28 cassete for racing?. Or should i go for the 105 semicompact and 11/32 probably? Lool its too Hard to decide and im on a budget i have to say i can barely afford the 105 BUT i think it's amazing and i would appreciate opinions and recommendations. Thanks!

[@DKEGOTM]

Thanks bro!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

You are welcome :-)

[@astrayagrarian]

Did you review the short cage or mod cage version?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Medium Cage

[@astrayagrarian]

Jamesthebikeguy thanks a lot. I plan on getting the front + rear derailleur, cassette, chain, and STI levers for a All-City Space Horse frameset I have lying around. I’m able to fit up to a 34 right?

[@troyjusticecabrera7284]

Is Tiagra STI compatible with 10 speed Deore RD?

[@redbertiethechampion1863]

Can i swop to a 11 speed cassette on this groupset!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Unfortunately not.

[@joshmarcum7083]

I need to know if the reach on the brake levers are adjustable

[@seryjnymeteopata2162]

yes, it is. you need to pull upper part of a hood and then you have access to regulation screw. i adjusted mine, great feature.

[@code3xiv]

From website showed deraileur able to take 11-34.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Sounds right.

[@code3xiv]

Jamesthebikeguy Sorry. Ive seen your other video. Yea you have mentioned 34t. Hehe

[@ministryoftruth8588]

My Tiagra 4700 long cage RD handles a 36t cassette no problem. It's the 'special feature' of the new 4700 groupset. Also you can use the Tiagra 4700 RD will any Shimano 11 speed shifters/cassettes since the cable pull ratio is the same. So if you want to run a 36t cassette w/o a road link on your 105-Dura Ace bikes, just put on a 4700 Tiagra RD. Pretty cool!

[@peterbaskind9872]

The brakes are the weak point on Tiagra. I have a bike fitted with Tiagra; but I put 105 brakes on it.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Yup the 105 brakes are quite a step up.

[@TarekH12]

Why bro? The quality? Do they wear out quick or is their perfomance not good? By breaks you mean the gums or the whole break system? Thank you

[@peterbaskind9872]

105 brakes symmetrical. The dual pivot system brings the brake pads into the rim at the same angle. Tiagra is asymmetrical. The affects braking. 105 also has a direct mount option; Tiagra does not. Direct mount is just better. I am sure Tiagra brakes are fine, however. And, riding in the rain yesterday, the 105 brakes were darn-near useless, as would be any rim brake.