Originally Posted by Mojo31

Since I have a Sora bike and a 105 bike, both the same 2020 model year bought about 3 months apart, I can tell you that when riding the Sora bike I never have a feeling of missing the 11-speed cassette. I tend to ride both about equally depending on where I am riding.

I will say though that I like the 105 equipped bike more, but it also cost three times as much and is fitted with carbon wheels and some other goodies.