Trek Madone 3.1 / 4.5 or Giant TCR composite

911sc · 03-01-2012 7:03am #1

I would appreciate feedback from boards bike experts regarding pros&cons of Trek Madone 3.1 / 4.5 versus Giant TCR composite 1?
They look very similar to me & same price range, though i am no expert.... Bike is to be used for triathlons. Thanks in advance

Peetrik · 03-01-2012 11:30am

I have a 08 TCR c3 as a second bike. I don't race so I'm not sure how helpful I can be but...

I find the frame quite comfortable. I remember being plesantly supprised at the handling the first time I rode it, better even than my main bike, it turns very smoothly. Considerably more toe overlap on the front wheel (In my own limited experience) than other bikes I'v ridden/owned.

As a training bike I would reccomend it as its light, comfortable and very nice to ride but as I said I can't comment on it for racing.

bogmanfan · 03-01-2012 12:33pm

I got a 3.1 for €1400 during the summer. Moved up from an older Trek (1500) and I find it great. Again, I don't race, or even cover big miles, but I've put nearly 2000 km on the Trek, and it's not put a foot wrong yet.

Tenzor07 · 03-01-2012 12:36pm

I got the new TCR composite 1, great bike, very aerodynamic shape for an entry level carbon... full Ultegra is smooth and snappy, very light SL1 wheelset with re-branded DT Swiss hubs... Eats up the miles!

I like the Treks also, had a look in Wheelworx, but for the money the Giant wins...

So unless you want to go for the higher model Trek then i'd get the TCR...

911sc · 03-01-2012 7:16pm

Thanks all for your replies.
The TCR C1 that caught my attention in a shop is unfortunately the wrong frame size:(

€1400 for a 3.1 seems to be a very very good price..From memory, the one i saw yesterday with a discount sale price was around €1600.
Where did you get it ?

Simmo39 · 04-01-2012 8:58am

911sc wrote: »

I would appreciate feedback from boards bike experts regarding pros&cons of Trek Madone 3.1 / 4.5 versus Giant TCR composite 1?
They look very similar to me & same price range, though i am no expert.... Bike is to be used for triathlons. Thanks in advance

Hello,

What frame size are you?

I got a 2010 Trek 4.5 Triple (which im selling) from new and its a great bike. It feels so solid on the road and handles really well. I did 1 duathlon on the bike last year and can't fault the bike.

Regards,

911sc · 04-01-2012 9:23am

Simmo39 wrote: »

What frame size are you?

Frame size 54cm. Can you please post details & photos of your bike?

Simmo39 · 04-01-2012 4:38pm

Pity because mine is 56cm see link below;

http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/2010-trek-4-5-full-carbon-56cm/1215874

bogmanfan · 04-01-2012 7:54pm

911sc wrote: »

Thanks all for your replies.
The TCR C1 that caught my attention in a shop is unfortunately the wrong frame size:(

€1400 for a 3.1 seems to be a very very good price..From memory, the one i saw yesterday with a discount sale price was around €1600.
Where did you get it ?

I got it in Stagg's Cycles in Lucan. Was marked down from €1850.

911sc · 26-01-2012 7:36am

Simmo39 wrote: »

Pity because mine is 56cm see link below;
http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/2010-trek-4-5-full-carbon-56cm/1215874

You wrote in the ad "the only reason for sale is because I'm going to do some Tri's this year.".
I am curious as to what's wrong with this bike for triathlons?
Cheers

Trek Madone 3.1 / 4.5 or Giant TCR composite

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