Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
You might want to rethink a bike with Sora. I think you can find something with 105.
So, I've read that quite a bit on this forum, but I guess I was thinking that anything would be a step up from what I am currently using. I rode the Compact with Sora today and I definitely cannot go back to the Shimano 2300. I guess that's probably what its like with the Ultegra or the 105s.

Here's what I noticed: I really liked being able to shift from the drops (have thumb shifters on my Dolce that I can't reach) and the shifts were cleaner than on my bike. However, there were certain gear changes that were rough, like it was a big jump for the chain. Is that what is wrong with the Sora? Is that what the ultegra does better? Or is it something more? I liked having a 34/32 combination for the really steep hill on my route.

When you say you think I can find something with 105 ... This Ruby fit wonderfully and I really liked it. And this bike shop is my best bet. And now I cannot go back to my Dolce. Now that I've seen how much better riding can be, I do not want to ride my Dolce for the century ride I have on Sept. 28.