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the SL models use higher grade Toray filament and carbon nano infused high spec resin, as well as more advanced manufacturing (fusion process and continous fibre technology) and the more obvious integrated seat post design
On my phone I can see a 2015 bike on the Giant website showing as having the size I am interested in "in stock" - how do I find out which of the stores has it in?
Might be being dense or the full website might be different?
site does not work too great on mobile, its always worth trying it on a desktop device
if you are on the Giant UK website it shows that Giant UK have it in their warehouse as "free stock" (i.e. up for grabs through any of their dealers)
if you are on a "brand store" website (i.e. Giant Camden) it shows that Giant UK have it in their warehouse to be shipped and then collected from Camden, or in Giant's Camden store as 'consignment stock' - these are bikes actually owned by Giant UK and placed into that store for display/sale purposes
the issue with consignment stock is that its tied to a particular store by frame number, and not easily moved between stores
what is better ? Build quality ?
Hard to substantiate but Giant are widely regarded as among the best in the biz with carbon and their frames are very slick.
Strength ?
A Giant "Advanced" frame will offer similar strength at a lower weight to the basic offerings from PX, Ribble etc. They're also surprisingly competitive on price these days IMO.
geometry ?
A little bit.
For me it's a combination of the above - with ride quality being the main thing. When I swap from my Ribble to my Defy Advanced I often spend the first mile or so checking whether I've got a flat tyre.
Is it possible to order giant bikes from Germany? There's a bit of a saving to be had right now given the euro exchange rate.
A point on PX Pro Carbon flex I mentioned. I'm 16st and I struggle to get suits because 25 years of rugby do certain things to your thighs.
Others may not experience flex.
The RT-58 is better though.
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A point on PX Pro Carbon flex I mentioned. I'm 16st and I struggle to get suits because 25 years of rugby do certain things to your thighs.
One of the spanner monkeys at my LBS is a full on race whippet. Seriously quick, on and off road. His entire body weighs less than my left leg. His verdict - Planet Flex.
I've got a Viner/Px cross bike.
Full carbon, cx1, tubeless wheels with tune hubs, pacenti rims and stock tubeless tyres.
Amazing spec. and super stiff frame.
Best value race bike out there I reckon...
Inspired by this thread I just bought this, bargain!
http://www.cyclesense.co.uk/m1b0s6p16780/GIANT-TCR-Advanced-Pro-1-2015
@ £1,389, was their last one too
Blimey a Propel Ultegra for £1200 - if only I was a few inches taller....