Difference between Tiagra and 105 FDR
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Difference between Tiagra and 105 FDR
I was cleaning up the C'dale this morning and I noticed that the FDR on the R800 was a Tiagra and NOT a 105 as speced on the Cannondale web site for the R800. It's brand new, a 2003 model.
Should I be concerned? Would I really notice a difference? I guess I am just a little miffed that it's not full 105 like the web site said it should be.
I hope I'm not being a big baby!
Happy 4th to all of you too!
-Wynn
Should I be concerned? Would I really notice a difference? I guess I am just a little miffed that it's not full 105 like the web site said it should be.
I hope I'm not being a big baby!
Happy 4th to all of you too!
-Wynn
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If it works, it works..... In a year or two, the upgrade bug will bite; and you'll be debating Ultegra,Durace, and Campy....hehehe
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Originally posted by talkdj
I was cleaning up the C'dale this morning and I noticed that the FDR on the R800 was a Tiagra and NOT a 105 as speced on the Cannondale web site for the R800. It's brand new, a 2003 model.
Should I be concerned? Would I really notice a difference? I guess I am just a little miffed that it's not full 105 like the web site said it should be.
I hope I'm not being a big baby!
Happy 4th to all of you too!
-Wynn
I was cleaning up the C'dale this morning and I noticed that the FDR on the R800 was a Tiagra and NOT a 105 as speced on the Cannondale web site for the R800. It's brand new, a 2003 model.
Should I be concerned? Would I really notice a difference? I guess I am just a little miffed that it's not full 105 like the web site said it should be.
I hope I'm not being a big baby!
Happy 4th to all of you too!
-Wynn
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Originally posted by khuon
However, their website does (currently) indicate that the FD is Tiagra. If however the literature you have says it should be 105, I'd be a little miffed since it's new and all. I'm not sure you'd notice the difference although the 105 front derailleur might shift a little smoother/cleaner and with a lighter action.
However, their website does (currently) indicate that the FD is Tiagra. If however the literature you have says it should be 105, I'd be a little miffed since it's new and all. I'm not sure you'd notice the difference although the 105 front derailleur might shift a little smoother/cleaner and with a lighter action.
I'm sure that all I have to do is take the bike over to my LBS and ask them. These guy's are so cool that they'll most likely change it out to 105 for me. I have to take it in for the 30 day tighten up the stuff check-up. I'm off to Seattle next week for a few weeks and I want to make sure the bike is ready to go.
-Wynn
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Originally posted by talkdj
I'm off to Seattle next week for a few weeks and I want to make sure the bike is ready to go.
I'm off to Seattle next week for a few weeks and I want to make sure the bike is ready to go.
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Apparently there's the "R800 Triple" which has a 105 FD, and an "R800 Sport," also a triple, which has a Tiagra FD.
FWIW.
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FWIW.
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Front derailleurs are very simple and I doubt if there would be a noticeable difference from Tiagra to Dura-ace, except maybe weight and the idea that you've got "the best". However, the R800 should come with full 105 and you should either get it changed over to 105 or maybe an additional discount if you don't mind the difference.
Are you going for the double or triple? I originally ordered my R800 in a double, but there was some confusion and it was built as a triple. I rode it for several days before taking it in for the conversion to double, and I found the shifting performance increased greatly with the granny ring out of there.
Unless you live in a *very* hilly area I would suggest the double. I'm thinking about changing over to a larger cassette, so that I will still run two rings up front but have lower ratios. Even on downhill sprints I rarely use some of the really large ratios, but there are times where it would be nice to have a little lower gearing. ;-)
The R800 is an amazing bike, congratulations on an excellent choice!
Good luck!
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Are you going for the double or triple? I originally ordered my R800 in a double, but there was some confusion and it was built as a triple. I rode it for several days before taking it in for the conversion to double, and I found the shifting performance increased greatly with the granny ring out of there.
Unless you live in a *very* hilly area I would suggest the double. I'm thinking about changing over to a larger cassette, so that I will still run two rings up front but have lower ratios. Even on downhill sprints I rarely use some of the really large ratios, but there are times where it would be nice to have a little lower gearing. ;-)
The R800 is an amazing bike, congratulations on an excellent choice!
Good luck!
Mike
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Originally posted by meltable
Front derailleurs are very simple and I doubt if there would be a noticeable difference from Tiagra to Dura-ace, except maybe weight and the idea that you've got "the best".
Front derailleurs are very simple and I doubt if there would be a noticeable difference from Tiagra to Dura-ace, except maybe weight and the idea that you've got "the best".
https://bike.shimano.com/mtb/XTR/comp...number=FD-M952
I actually consider it a superior FD than my D-A FD.
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Hi!
The exact same thing happened to me with the R800 feminine I purchased in May. I called Cannondale and was told that they have the right to substitute any part without warning and without a changing the price. This fact is indeed stated on their webpage . I asked my local dealer to call Cannondale to see if he could do anything about it, but he was told the same thing. The dealer offered to ask my area's Cannondale rep to replace the FDR because he thinks the rep will want to keep up good customer relations. I am still waiting for the results. I've read about this happening to four other people who recently purchased the R800. I guess the best advice I can give is to see what your dealer can do because Cannondale won't budge. (Other than all of that trouble, I absolutely LOVE the bike!! )
Kimberly
The exact same thing happened to me with the R800 feminine I purchased in May. I called Cannondale and was told that they have the right to substitute any part without warning and without a changing the price. This fact is indeed stated on their webpage . I asked my local dealer to call Cannondale to see if he could do anything about it, but he was told the same thing. The dealer offered to ask my area's Cannondale rep to replace the FDR because he thinks the rep will want to keep up good customer relations. I am still waiting for the results. I've read about this happening to four other people who recently purchased the R800. I guess the best advice I can give is to see what your dealer can do because Cannondale won't budge. (Other than all of that trouble, I absolutely LOVE the bike!! )
Kimberly
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Thanks Kimberly! I just got the bike back from it's 30 day check up and as I thought my LBS said they would change out the DR to 105 for no charge. One of the guy's there told me that mid year Cannondale started hanging Tiagra FDR's instead of the 105's.
I was told that there is no real difference between the two. I came in today to pick the bike up and I noticed that they had changed the FDR to 105.
As you say, they didn't have to do it for me, but they take great care of their customers!
-Wynn
I was told that there is no real difference between the two. I came in today to pick the bike up and I noticed that they had changed the FDR to 105.
As you say, they didn't have to do it for me, but they take great care of their customers!
-Wynn
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I had exactly the same problem with the 2003 R800 I bought.
One mail to the shop and they replaced the Tiagra. Must have been my lucky day - I found that they had replaced it with an Ultegra mech.
The R800 is a superb bike in either case though.
One mail to the shop and they replaced the Tiagra. Must have been my lucky day - I found that they had replaced it with an Ultegra mech.
The R800 is a superb bike in either case though.
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That's very cool that they replaced it that easily. That's good customer service. It doesnt matter if they are the same thing with different decals, it made you happy, and more comfortable with it. That is the way it should be. Cannondale should put a statement on their website, instead of dumping it on their dealers.
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Maybe a letter to the editor about devious business practices by Cannondale will get them to stop. If you're lucky, it would get a little space somewhere else in the paper, causing dealers to complain to the company.
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In reality there is a disclosure on the Cannondale web site that say's they can change equipment at their choosing.
-Wynn
-Wynn
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I dont think they are intentionally duping customers. I do think they should make it a point to post it on the site, if it is a know and repetitive problem(question) for customers. It's not cool, to make the dealers take the responsibility of explaining why Cannondale is falsely listing things on their site.
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Well, personally, I avoid front derailler shifts. So as long as the front derailler does its job, I could care what I have.
As far as components go, the front derailler is not a real "key" item. I would bet that no one in the world can tell the difference between a tiagra FD and a 105 FD if ya stick them on the bike blindfoldeded and have them shift the FD.
Of course, there is an aesthetic thing for having ALL 105 so maybe Cannondale might go for swapping over. I don't know if I would even bother myself.
As far as components go, the front derailler is not a real "key" item. I would bet that no one in the world can tell the difference between a tiagra FD and a 105 FD if ya stick them on the bike blindfoldeded and have them shift the FD.
Of course, there is an aesthetic thing for having ALL 105 so maybe Cannondale might go for swapping over. I don't know if I would even bother myself.