Price Paid:  $2000.00

Model Year:
2007

Bike Setup:
Sram Rival, compact crank, double tap,(you need to learn correct shifting for front derailluer, since you can't trim it)

Summary:
I have owned this bike now for about 8 months, and mainly use it for longer commutes, and weekend fun. This bike is the best thing in the world for my back. The ride is very complient. However, unlike some of the other reviewers, I do not feel this bike is fast. It has a heavier wheelset and cassette, and doesn't respond to fast to accelerations like a good race bike would. Why?, because it's not designed for that. This is a comfort bike, with elevated handlebar stem, longer wheelbase, shorter top tube, and wider 25c tires, it's just what the doctor ordered for comfort. It would be faster with a lighter wheelset, thinner tires, and a lowered stem, maybe the top end model of this series. But, my back likes it just the way it is. I do, however, ride a racing saddle. Ex racer.

Strengths:
Absorbs road shock very well, and with the more upright seating position, and relaxed geometry decreases strain on the lower back for longer rides.

Weaknesses:
Heavy wheelset, and cassette make for more sluggish acceleration and less spirited ride. Have Sram bb inspected, there are issues here and with others I've spoken with.

Similar Products Used:
Trek, Pinarello, Klein, (Specialized Roubaix, and Bianchi C2C similar in frame geometry) and for same relaxed riding position.

Price Paid:  $3000.00 at Agoura Cycles

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
New to Road-everything!!

Bike Setup:
See above..

Summary:
Oh my god I love this bike!!! I am a mountain biker,,,I bought this bike to increase my mileage behing my mountain biking (endurance racing). My bicycle has a mix of Dura ace and ultergra...The only thing I'm going to change out (next month or so) is the saddle (preference thing). I'm very happy!!

Strengths:
Bike is very light and stiff. I'm 200 lbs and the bike has no flex what so ever! I really love the coloe..Titanium grey/black..I also love the Mavic rims..straight pull spokes-very sweet! In addition the value of the bike is awesome even at 3K.

Weaknesses:
Nothing really..

Similar Products Used:
Bianchi Veloce, Trek 1400

Price Paid:  $3000.00 at Bike Masters Minneap

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Giant Composite OCR series

Summary:
The Giant OCR C1 was my last addition to my garage, prior I have other models nearly all road bikes over the past 45 years. This Giant OCR C1 is the best all around I have ever owned - overall a great combination of components on a frame that is amazingly capable for the long rides. I am a very good rider, the stiffer frames compoents are

Strengths:
responsive and light - great components, superb value.

Similar Products Used:
Raleigh, Trek

Price Paid:  $2100.00 at LBS

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Caves, Cusine and Chateaux Tour Perigord France

Bike Setup:
SPD 540 Pedals. Narrower handle bars. Conti 4 seasons tyres.

Summary:
OCR C2: This was my first road bike in 10 years. After trying various Treks and alloy giants I settled on the all carbon. Very happy with this bike. It is smooth, fast and climbs well. My wife tried it. She fell in love with it also and bought the womens specific version.

Strengths:
Light, fast and comfortable.

Weaknesses:
The supplied tyres.
No size between M and L at the time.

Similar Products Used:
Various Treks and Giants.

Price Paid:  $1600.00 at Derby Bikes Thornton

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Around Northern NM

Bike Setup:
Changed the brakes to Sram Force and the Stem to a Richie, flipped over. Truvative crank, Ultegra derailers and shifters. Xero wheels and hubs. San Marco saddle.

Summary:
I rode a custom steel frame for 8 years and after a lot of research, decided on the Giant OCR limited. Partially because it was a screeming deal! Also because it felt as good as my steel and much lighter!

Strengths:
Very smooth, light, comfortable, and great handling. Rolls great, very fast! Very good value

Weaknesses:
Stock brakes were too mushy. Took a little break in for shifting to become smooth.

Similar Products Used:
Lemond, Trek, Bianchi