Giant Bicycle Inc. TCR Advanced SL 0

Price Paid:  $1700.00 at Giant

Favorite Ride:
pungo vb

Bike Setup:
Dura ace 7800 Shifters, derailleurs, cassette and chain, Sram Red brakeset, Fulcrum Torque Rs crankset, Roval fusee SL wheelset, Look Keo pedals

Summary:
This bike is great it is very stiff responsive and yet very confortable it handles very well werever you point that front wheel it will go. it is an awesome bike and weighs 15.2 lbs Complete with computer and paedals

Strengths:
handling, confort, response, weight, style.

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
2007 Specialized Tarmac E5, Tarmac SL and Tarmac SL2

Price Paid:  $2800.00 at Cycleworld Miami

Bike Setup:
DA 10 speed
Zipp 202
FSA Bar and Stem
6.8kgs/15lbs

Summary:
Price was for frame and fork, size M. I bought this bike after failing to get on with my Cervelo R3 (2007) and having had a good experience with my 2005 Giant TCR.
It's taken a while to get it dialled, but I now have a bike which is noticeably stiffer than the 2005 TCR but every bit as comfortable. If you're looking for a high-end carbon road bike, I would strongly recommend that you give this one a try.

Strengths:
Very attractive bike (to my eyes) in carbon black and white/silver graphics.
Stiff yet comfortable. Pretty light

Weaknesses:
Not so sure the rear brake routeing thru the top tube at the back is such a good idea. Seems to add to brake operating friction slightly.
There has been a recall on the fork (jan 2009). I've had no problems, but Cycleworld will replace mine FOC.

Similar Products Used:
Giant TCR Advanced 2005
Cervelo R3 2007