Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Shimano dropped the new Tiagra, but completely missed the mark for our entry level rider, or the experienced rider seeking a reliable hack.
If you’re looking for endurance gears and affordable prices, look elsewhere. Here is our breakdown of why this release makes zero sense.
Chapters:
0:00 – Shimano’s Big Miss
0:23 – The 2024 Groupset Pricing Map
2:21 – Why Tiagra is Pointless Against 105
2:57 – The Gearing Open Goal (No Endurance Gears)
4:34 – Future Specs: Are Wireless Dura-Ace/Ultegra Coming?
4:50 – The Actual Cost and the Pandemic Backlog
7:14 – What Happens to 105 Mechanical?
8:58 – Why Rebrand 11-Speed Now?
Shimano dropped the new Tiagra, but completely missed the mark for our entry level rider, or the experienced rider seeking a reliable hack.
If you’re looking for endurance gears and affordable prices, look elsewhere. Here is our breakdown of why this release makes zero sense.
Chapters:
0:00 – Shimano’s Big Miss
0:23 – The 2024 Groupset Pricing Map
2:21 – Why Tiagra is Pointless Against 105
2:57 – The Gearing Open Goal (No Endurance Gears)
4:34 – Future Specs: Are Wireless Dura-Ace/Ultegra Coming?
4:50 – The Actual Cost and the Pandemic Backlog
7:14 – What Happens to 105 Mechanical?
8:58 – Why Rebrand 11-Speed Now?
