Shimano Tiagra 4403 Triple Chainring

Advantages: Top of the range "bling" rear mech
Disadvantages: 9 speed "only", superceeded by RD-7800 10-speed version

...= easier pedalling, smaller cog = faster. Specifications: - 8/9-speed - Max. Sprocket (what's the biggest rear cog this mech can handle ?) 27 teeth - Min. Sprocket (what's the smallest rear cog this mech can handle ?) 11 teeth - Front Difference 14 teeth max - that's a maximum difference between the number of teeth on the big and small from chainrings, ie a 53 teeth "big" ring and 39 teeth small one will work fine, but won't work with a triple chainset - Total Capacity 29T (that's the difference between teh big and small REAR gogs PLUS the difference between the big and small fromt chainrings) - 11 tooth guide / tension (top/bottom) pulleys with sealed bearings reduce friction, run quieter and wear longer due to alternating tooth contact between inner and outer chain plates. - Weight 195g Setting it up was very simple, as usual... Read review

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Advantages: Very light and durable, easy gear changing and very fast
Disadvantages: toe caps can be difficult for beginners

...Cartridge F. Derailleur: Shimano 2200 R. Derailleur: ShimanoTiagra Shift Lever: Shimano Sora 8spd Brake Levers: Shimano Sora/Tektro Inline Brakes: Tektro Dual Pivot Cog Set: Shimano HG50 8spd (12-25t) Rims: Alex DA-16 Double wall Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro 700x25c Pedals: Road Pedals w/clips and straps Handlebar: Alloy Road Stem: Alloy Ahead 10deg Seatpost: Alloy Micro adjust 27.2mm Saddle: Avenir Road Headset: Integrated 1-1/8 Colors: Silver/Black Chain: Shimano HG50 Hubset: (F) Alloy Joytech, QR 32h (R) Alloy Joytech QR 32h Cassette Spokes: 14g Stainless Steel Grips: Raleigh w/Gel Extras: Rack & Fender mounts, Cateye reflector set, Clear Coat, Owners Manual *these may not be included, depending on retailer*... Read review

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Advantages: Fork with lockout, hydraulic disc brakes and rigid FSA crankset
Disadvantages: No travel adjustment on fork, lighter options for the money

...This review scrutinises the Kona Cinder Cone 2007. Frame tubing Kona All-Mountain Butted Aluminum Fork Marzocchi Mz with Lock out braze-ons 2 bottles, fender, Disc brake tabs Headset TH Crankarms FSA Alpha Drive Powerdrive Chainrings 44/32/22 B/B FSA Powerdrive Pedals Wellgo LU-A9 w/Toe clips and straps Chain Shimano CN-HG53 Freewheel Shimano Deore (11-32t, 9speed) F/D Shimano Deore R/D Shimano Deore LX Shifters Shimano Deore Handlebar Kona Riser Stem Kona Control Grips Kona Mooseknuckle Brakes Hayes Hydraulic Sole Brake Levers Hayes Sole Front hub King Kong KDF2S Rear hub Shimano FH-M475 disc Spokes Stainless 14g fr/14g rr Tires Maxxis IGNITOR 26x2.1 Rims Sun Black Eye Saddle WTB Pure V SPORT Seatpost Kona Thumb Seat clamp Kona QR Colour Orange The Back Country aluminium frame is fairly light and uses the same frame as the £100... Read review

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