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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?-
want a real bike?
take this:
http://www.bmc-racing.com/ch-en/bikes/2013/road/model/impec/impec/super_record_eps.html
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.
The chainset on the 2012 model is mostly Ultegra, the 2013 model has a right mish mash of parts.
Which one do you prefer?
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.
2012 has man's gears and a lower spoke count.. 2013 has a compact
For first road bike get a more comfy one [url=http:// http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?rlz=1Y3NDUG_enGB516GB516&client=tablet-android-asus-nexus&q=giant+defy+composite&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=11371468140633105251&sa=X&ei=lOQCUYzZIcWn0QWky4HICw&ved=0CEIQ8wIwAQ ]like this[/url], again you need one that fits...
Stooped Nexus Linky thingy
iainc - Member
For first road bike get a more comfy one
If you're a fat old duffer who cant bend properly.
You must have seen me on my bike David 🙂
for £1500ish i'd get on the ribble bike builder and spec the components i want.
iainc - Member
You must have seen me on my bike David
😆