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Hi, Ive bored you all loads over last week with trying to decide what cx bike to get for my measly 600 quid.
Its boiled down to a Giant TCX 2 or a Focus mares comp.
Anyone have any preferences, experience ?
Am also open to buying a second hand single speed cx, for about 300 Size 52 ish
I'd go for the Focus as the Giant has a poorer spec. They're also the same compact shape as Giant road bikes, which may make shouldering tricky when you're in a hurry.
Just my opinion, mind.
In true STW form I will recommend the opposite.
I'd go for the Giant even though it is not specced as well it has a better frame. The frame is semi-compact but is still OK to shoulder.
Purely personal taste but I think the Giant looks better. Both bikes are good value so either go for the best deal or the one which you prefer the look of.
PS. This is a very biased opinion as I have a TCX which is used for cross racing only.
OK, in true STW form....
Ive got a Focus its been great, had it for 2 or so years with no probs,
BUT.....I think the Giants look great....
Hope that helps! 🙄
Cheers guys,
I think the giant looks great too, Like you say it has a better frame, but poorer components. Suppose its easier to upgrade components than frame!
The Giant also comes from my mates shop (back on track in Malvern), so I at least would be supporting the local business too!
Is the Giant TCX2 frame, almost the same as the higher TCX? some literature says it is, some says opposite.
The TCX2 has the same aluxX SL frame as the higher models but gets alumin. forks in lieu of composite. Strangely it is the only model to get mudguard/rack eyelets. A medium frame weighs in at 1460g.
Hope this helps.