Shimano Claris

[maklabouhlel]

Does anyone have any experience with Shimano Claris? Does it shift okay? I'm thinking of getting this bike.

 

[maklabouhlel]

Shifts fine, main downside is that it's only 8 speed but that's probably enough for an entry level bike. The Felt is a perfectly capable bike, think this this is worth considering too:

http://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-performance-pr7-road-bike-2016-85148.html

I did consider the merlin last year as a winter bike but the lack of front mudguard bosses put me off.

 

[maklabouhlel]

Shifts fine, main downside is that it's only 8 speed but that's probably enough for an entry level bike. The Felt is a perfectly capable bike, think this this is worth considering too:

http://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-performance-pr7-road-bike-2016-85148.html

What is the disadvantage of the 8-speed? Would I struggle uphill?