Giant Bicycle Inc. TCR Aero 1

Price Paid:  $1250.00 at BSP

Favorite Ride:
West Van

Bike Setup:
Originally: Ultegra 9sp. Truvativ Crankset, Tektro brake calipers, Shimano WH-R540 wheels, Michelin ProRace wheels, Fizik Chrono saddle, Syntace aerobars, Shimano R540 pedals. Easton EC-70 stem and handlebars.

Lately: SRAM Rival group, Specialized Toupe Gel saddle, full fenders, Mavic Aksium Wheels, Michellin Pro2 Race tires, Ultegra 6610 pedals. Easton EC-70 stem and handlebars.

Summary:
This is for the 2004 model. This is an awesome bike. I had it for almost four years now. It handles well, it is comfortable. Originally it came with 9 speed Ultegra. I did my first Ironman on it. It was reasonably comfortable. I rode the drivetrain to the ground, and ended up replacing it with SRAM Rival. It is even better now. The reinforcement between the seat tube and the chain stays and the seat tube and the seat stays make it a bit stiffer also. I love this bike. It is now my rain bike. Therefore I spend a lot of time on it in the NW winter still.

Strengths:
Comfortable, absorbs a lot of the road's imperfections. Handles well. OK Power transer. Original shomany R540 wheels were light and snappy. Very aero. Light enough frameset.

Weaknesses:
A little bit of flex sometimes, when climbing.

Similar Products Used:
Cervelo P3C, Giant TCR Advanced 2005 and 2009.

Price Paid:  $1600.00 at Cyclerama (Perth, Au

Bike Setup:
Carbon forks and seat post,
105 levers,
Ultegra running gear,
Shimano 550 wheelset,
Michelin Pro Race 2 tyres,
Shimano R540 pedals

Summary:
This is my first road bike but as far as i can tell it is awesome!!! so much faster than the old mountain bike and effortless to use. Comes with Ultegra 9sp drivetrain and 105 shifters/brake levers.

Strengths:
Light, stiff and fast

Weaknesses:
Dont know of any yet,