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  • Road bike selection help?
  • madmcivor
    Free Member

    I’m looking at getting my first road bike,
    The tcr composite 1 2012 model
    http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/tcr.composite/9310/49806/
    £1349.99 on allterraincycles

    And the tcr composite 2 2013
    http://www.shopgiant-bicycles.co.uk/3283/products/2013-giant-tcr-composite-2–black-red-.aspx#.UQLWgmtYCSM
    £1499.99 anywhere

    What do you think I should go for?-

    mboy
    Free Member

    They’re the same bike essentially (well frame and certain bits), but the 2012 bike is £150 cheaper, and it has a better spec.

    NO BRAINER!

    As long as you can find a 2012 that fits, I’d get that. Though have a look around at other brands too maybe, good as Giant are, there’s still a number of 2012 bargains hanging around.

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    neilm
    Free Member

    The chainset on the 2012 model is mostly Ultegra, the 2013 model has a right mish mash of parts.

    Which one do you prefer?

    trailmoggy
    Free Member

    I know keep saying this but find your local roadie shop, get measured up properly and take it from there, you’d be surprised what these little shops can get hold of.

    bikewhisperer
    Free Member

    2012 has man’s gears and a lower spoke count.. 2013 has a compact

    iainc
    Full Member

    For first road bike get a more comfy one like this, again you need one that fits…

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    davidtaylforth
    Free Member

    iainc – Member
    For first road bike get a more comfy one

    If you’re a fat old duffer who cant bend properly.

    iainc
    Full Member

    You must have seen me on my bike David 🙂

    b45her
    Free Member

    for £1500ish i’d get on the ribble bike builder and spec the components i want.

    davidtaylforth
    Free Member

    iainc – Member
    You must have seen me on my bike David

    😆

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