Giant Bicycle Inc. OCR C3

Price Paid:  $1200.00 at Fast Bicycles in San

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere I don't choke on a hill

Bike Setup:
Stock but soon to upgrade wheels, tires, brake pads, and crank to Ultegra.

Summary:
I've owned it for a couple of years but hadn't taken road cycling serious. I started out a BMX'er, mtn biker, and now added road cycling. This is a comfortable change from chromoly and aluminum. The carbon is strong if it holds my 230lb butt. I like climbing and torquing it up the hills/mountains. So far so good. The bike is holding up well with approx. 1000 miles.

Strengths:
The shimano 105 and Ultegra components, comfortable upright riding position, carbon seatpost, WTB seat, and paint job.

Weaknesses:
I've had the bike serviced twice with two different shops and they can't seem to solve the chain from falling off the cranks when shifting to top gear. It might be the Truvativ crank but only does it occasionally. The front Aero wheel creaks due to my 230lb butt. The brakes do well for me but will do much better for a lighter person.

Similar Products Used:
Can't remember the road bike I had 20 years ago but it was French, Focus?

Price Paid:  $1600.00 at Green Mountain Sport

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Any in Colorado

Bike Setup:
Stock...105 components

Summary:
I have been a MTB'r for 15 years and this is my first road bike. To sum it up I am very impressed with this bike. It is a smooth enjoyable ride that begs to be rode.
The 105 components are dependable and complient without breaking the budget. The Carbon frame makes for a smooth ride even on the 2.5 mile dirt road to my house.

I really enjoy this bike

Strengths:
Smooth ride and a terrific frame for under $2k
It looks cool too!

Weaknesses:
none, nada, zero.... great bike

Similar Products Used:
My MTB is a Titus Motolite.... not that similar, but hey, I would recommend that bike too!