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Shimano ’s Tiagra RD-4700-SS rear derailleur is designed to deliver smooth, precise and reliable gear changes on road bikes fitted with a 10-speed drivetrain. Part of the Tiagra 4700 range, it benefits from technologies developed for high-end groupsets Shimano to ensure consistent performance, both in training and in competition. Its short-cage (SS) design prioritises responsiveness and precision when shifting on compact and double-chainring road set-ups.
Compatible exclusively with Tiagra 4700 ‘ Shimano ’ shifters, this derailleur utilises a specific geometry offering gear-changing quality comparable to that of 11-speed ‘ Shimano ’ groupsets. Its dual-servo mechanism ensures rapid and precise chain movement across the entire cassette, even under load. The aluminium and stainless steel construction guarantees strength, lightness and durability.
With a total capacity of 33 teeth and compatibility with a maximum sprocket of 28 teeth, the RD-4700-SS is particularly well-suited to 2x10-speed road drivetrains designed for performance and competitive road cycling.
The RD-4700-SS is designed to work with the Shimano Tiagra 4700 shifters. It uses a specific cable pull that differs from previous generations such as the Tiagra 4600 or 105 5700.
The short cage version is designed for cassettes where the largest sprocket has a maximum of 28 teeth, in accordance with Shimano ’s specifications.
The SS (short cage) version prioritises compactness and fast gear changes. The GS (medium cage) version accommodates larger cassettes, up to 32 or 34 teeth depending on the configuration.
It can be used on a gravel bike fitted with a Tiagra 4700 10-speed drivetrain, provided the 28-tooth limit for the largest sprocket is observed. For shorter gear ratios, the GS version is generally more suitable.
Not directly. The RD-4700 uses a different kinematic design and must be paired with compatible Tiagra 4700 shifters.
| Rear derailleur clevis | Short |
|---|---|
| Speed compatibility | 10v |
| Transmission type | Mechanical |
| EAN | 4524667927143 |
| Supplier reference | IRD4700SS |
Average rating: 5 out of 5
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Published May 06, 2024 at 06:59 pm
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Simple, effective, easy to implement and robust. Very good product.
Published Jun 24, 2021 at 09:24 pm
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Simple rear derailleur to install and adjust for upgrading an old bike.
Published Dec 05, 2018 at 02:27 pm
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I had problems with a Tiagra derailleur, I found out that the 4700 is only compatible with itself, since then no problems, very close to a 105 indexing, nothing to say about the quality, it's there.
Published Jun 26, 2017 at 05:57 pm
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Mounted together with new Tiagra, front and rear derailleurs + levers. Assembly and adjustment without problems, I do not regret my purchase.
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