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Giant TCR Advanced 3

  • 11-03-2013 10:35AM
    #1
    king_crisps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭


    Looking at the 2012 model of the TCR Adv 3 with the following specs:
    Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite
    Forks: Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer, 1 1/4"-1 1/2" Bearings
    Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
    Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
    Shifters: Shimano 105, 20 speed
    Chainset: Shimano 105, 39/52
    Bottom Bracket: Shimano, Press Fit
    Chain: Shimano 105
    Freewheel: Shimano 105 12x25
    Stem: Giant Contact, OverDrive 2
    Handlebars: Giant Connect SL, 31.8
    Front Brake: Shimano 105
    Rear Brake: Shimano 105
    Brake Levers: Shimano 105
    Rims: GIANT P-SL1
    Front Hub: GIANT P-SL1
    Rear Hub: GIANT P-SL1
    Spokes: GIANT P-SL1
    Tyres: Giant P-R3, Front and Rear specific, 700x23mm
    Saddle: Fi'zi:k Arione w/ Manganese Rails
    Seatpost: Giant Vector Aero Composite w/2 position offset
    It's coming in at e1700 new, which seems pretty good all things considered. It won't be used for racing but I'm not overly keen on bikes with too upright a riding position so after something that can be set up kind of in between racy and upright. Any thoughts on why I shouldn't go for it?

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    crosswords
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭crosswords


    I have a 2011 model.

    Great bike.

    Go for it.


  • #3
    king_crisps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭king_crisps


    Thanks for the reply. It's looking like a winner alright. Anyone else have any thoughts?


  • #4
    Ole Rodrigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    Maybe go with compact gearing if you're not racing ?


  • #5
    king_crisps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭king_crisps


    Cheers. Don't think there is an option to change bits around but think I can deal with any gearing issues and swap bits and pieces over time. Considering the frame alone retails for e1500 this seems like a good deal, if Giant's warranty and after sales care are as good as they claim.


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