Description The ALUXX Butted Aluminum frame makes the OCR series affordable and ersatile enough for touring, charity rides, serious commuting, and spirited enough for entry level racing.
Favorite Ride: Sweetwater Springs Rd. from Guerneville to Westside Rd. to Healdsburg. Wine country delight!
Bike Setup: Road competition with drop bars.
Summary: Affordable entry level road bike built by a company (Giant) that stands behind its product. This bike gives you the essentials to enjoy long rides.
Strengths: Affordable, lightweight, sturdy, aerodynamic, comfortable, user friendly.
Weaknesses: Toe clips come as standard rather than clip-ins.
Similar Products Used: Acadia (Schwinnn) 21-speed hybrid.
Would you like to Comment? Join RoadbikeReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.
Summary: Found bike to be true to is "entry level" positive reviews. I'm just under a clydesdale and find the more upright positon most comfortable on 30-40 mi. rides. Spoiled by "baby brakes". After 2 months don't ever use 3rd ring.
Strengths: Durable; Dependable; With training, able to keep up with most average riders on more expensive bikes
Weaknesses: For the price and with limited experience, can't think of any
Would you like to Comment? Join RoadbikeReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.
Bike Setup: Neuvation wheelset, Dura-Ace 9 speed front and rear mech's, Tiagra shifters, Selle Italia ProLink Gel Flow saddle
Summary: I bought this bike used 2 years ago as an intro to road riding. Must have done the job cause i'm still riding and racing and loving it. I have a medium size frame, so it has a short wheel base and its great. replaced the original stem and handle bars for a better fit. its pretty stiff and quick so its great for crits and im a sprinter and it can handle it pretty well. great frame to get into riding with.
Strengths: pretty stiff, not too heavy, quick response. great value.
Weaknesses: original components and saddle aren't all that fantastic. not as stiff or light as carbon.