Re: From Shimano Sora levers to 105 levers or Campy Mirage levers?


none wrote:
> I've had Shimano Sora shifters on my 8-speed drive train with Shimano
> road chain rings and a Deore rear cassette/derailer for about two years.
> There's nothing wrong with them, but I find it annoyingly difficult to
> shift from the drops.
>
> For about the same price (~$150), I can buy a pair of Shimano 105 levers
> or Campy Mirage levers. Does anyone have any recommendations for either
> product?
>
> Thanks,
> -Mike

If you go with Mirage then you will need a Campag rear der. BUT STI are
all the same in that they are not repairable whereas Campag levers are.
BUT Veloce levers are closer to the price of 105 than Mirage. I'd say
go with Campag, including a rear der, get a 9s cogset and chain and go
ride.

.

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