Originally Posted by
delbiker1
I have a Sora 8 speed group that works well, but I do not like the feel of the operation and it is not in use now.
Is that the version with the old thumb-shifter on top of the hoods that can’t be reached from the drops? Yeah, don’t ever get a bike with those, if it can possibly be avoided.
new Sora has the up-shifter tucked behind the downshifter, per Shimano’s higher spec groups. It’s much better.