Thread: Tiagra 4700 front shifter + older 105 front derailleur
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Old 08-04-22, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Barchettaman
Morning all,

I’m pretty sure it will work, but just before I buy and install it:

will a new 4700 front shifter pod work nicely with an older 10-speed 105 front derailleur?

I am aware that there are compatibility issues with the newer Tiagra stuff and the pull ratio on the rear, but there doesn’t seem to be any information about the front!

thanks in advance

(It’s for a flat bar road bike conversion. 2x9, 10-speed crank and chain)
Look for a Tiagra 4600-2 Left shifter. They are still available here and there and on eBay. For a flat bar, you are kinda of stuck with an older double shifter.

John

Edit added: Of course you can always use a triple shifter. A Sora 3503 should work. Only word of caution is to make sure you don’t crank the high limit screw enough to stop the shift and wedge the shifter pawl. Allow a very slight amount of towards the outer (3) shift.
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