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6/08/2009 11:25:26 AM
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Troy Collett
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Im looking to buy a new road bike sometime in the next 12 months.Just cant decide between the giant & the Scott
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6/08/2009 2:09:37 PM
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Daniel Kelly
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What models are you looking at Troy?
I went through the same exercise a few months back and pretty much and it down to a Giant and Scott as well.
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6/08/2009 2:53:42 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 146
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Well I like the Scott Addict but havent looked at the giants as yet
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6/08/2009 3:01:44 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 146
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is there anywhere I can compare the weight of the giant vs the scott?
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6/08/2009 3:10:21 PM
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Daniel Kelly
Posts 41
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I went for the Giant TCR Advanced 1 and love it. I searched around for quite a while as I wasn't in favour of a particluar brand, bascially had my budget and wanted the best I could get, this got the nod.
There won't be much difference in the weight.
Good luck with your choice.
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6/08/2009 3:42:19 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 146
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yeah Im also driven by price.Well, seeing as its August Im prob best waiting till the new year - see if I can get a 2009 model cheap
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6/08/2009 4:28:37 PM
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Andrew Michelmore
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For weights you could try weightweenies.starbike.com, but doesn't seem to be updated too often. I rode a Scott Addict in June for a day and it was a very nice ride, light, crisp, reactive. Probably a bit stiff for longer touring rides, but very nice.
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6/08/2009 4:32:35 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 146
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ah ok cool.I want to find some good comparions giant vs scott for weight, stiffness etc.The addict looks pretty good value
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6/08/2009 10:12:03 PM
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Michael Warner
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Daniel Kelly wrote:
I went for the Giant TCR Advanced 1 and love it. I searched around for quite a while as I wasn't in favour of a particluar brand, bascially had my budget and wanted the best I could get, this got the nod.
There seems to be a bit of a consensus in roundups I've seen that the TCR Advanced is the best frameset in its price range. I've been very happy with my carbon 2004 TCR, and when I've put 100,000km on it (should happen this year!) I'm going to seriously look at it, since I'm already used to the taunts about Taiwanese plastic :-)
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7/08/2009 9:17:46 AM
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Troy Collett
Posts 146
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I also heard that Felt are a good brand as well
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7/08/2009 10:15:56 AM
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Daniel Kelly
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Michael Warner wrote:
Daniel Kelly wrote: I went for the Giant TCR Advanced 1 and love it. I searched around for quite a while as I wasn't in favour of a particluar brand, bascially had my budget and wanted the best I could get, this got the nod.
There seems to be a bit of a consensus in roundups I've seen that the TCR Advanced is the best frameset in its price range. I've been very happy with my carbon 2004 TCR, and when I've put 100,000km on it (should happen this year!) I'm going to seriously look at it, since I'm already used to the taunts about Taiwanese plastic :-)
Yep, plenty of "so called experts" that will bag the "Taiwanese plastic" mate, my care factor is somewhere between zero and none on those views, I rate it and sounds like putting 100,000km on the 2004 has been a good option for you as well.
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7/08/2009 5:18:49 PM
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Allkai
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Troy Collett wrote:
ah ok cool.I want to find some good comparions giant vs scott for weight, stiffness etc.The addict looks pretty good value
I've just gone through this excercise myself in order to upgrade my 10 year old alloy (and am picking up my TCR Advanced 2 tomorrow!).
Super Elliots have the Giants and Scotts side by side, so that might be the place to compare.
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7/08/2009 6:23:37 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 146
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how much was the TCR?
yeah I`ll go see Gilly at Super elliotts
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7/08/2009 8:48:25 PM
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Allkai
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They have $2799 on the ticket for the Advanced 2, and $3699 (IIRC) for the Advanced 1.
Very limited stock left though.
M-L was the smallest they had left in the Advanced 2....
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7/08/2009 9:10:23 PM
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Troy Collett
Posts 146
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Im prepared to drop around $8,000 for the right bike
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7/08/2009 10:59:30 PM
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Allkai
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JT's have an Advanced SL decked with SRAM?
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8/08/2009 6:58:01 AM
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Philip Knight
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I had a 2008 Giant TCR which was stolen (alas no insurance), there are way too many Giants out there to find it again.
I didn't like the current in your face graphics of the Giant range, which I think will date the Giant very quickly. After reading all of the reviews I decided on a Scott Addict R3 (fully insured) which is a good fit (thanks to Claude at Megabike) and am enjoying every ride. I use it for longer rides (TDU Challenge, Coast to Coast, etc) and it is comfortable. I am happy to recommend.
As to where bike as made this site is helpful to silence the bike snobs.
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8/08/2009 8:56:52 AM
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Michael Warner
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Philip Knight wrote:
I had a 2008 Giant TCR which was stolen (alas no insurance), there are way too many Giants out there to find it again.
It probably doesn't matter whether your frame is common or not. Thieves who steal high-end road bikes usually toss the frame, which is much more likely to be identifiable than the parts hanging off it, so exotic frames aren't a deterrent.
One concern I have about high-end carbon frames is that some of them now have carbon dropouts and/or integrated carbon derailleur hangers, both of which I'd avoid, even though they'd save a little weight.
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8/08/2009 1:17:58 PM
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Philip Knight
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Michael Warner wrote:
Philip Knight wrote:
One concern I have about high-end carbon frames is that some of them now have carbon dropouts and/or integrated carbon derailleur hangers, both of which I'd avoid, even though they'd save a little weight.
My insurance policy will cover all damage as long as I am not racing or being motor-paced. I do not need to consider such issues.
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9/08/2009 1:36:16 AM
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Michael Warner
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Philip Knight wrote:
Michael Warner wrote: Philip Knight wrote:
One concern I have about high-end carbon frames is that some of them now have carbon dropouts and/or integrated carbon derailleur hangers, both of which I'd avoid, even though they'd save a little weight.
My insurance policy will cover all damage as long as I am not racing or being motor-paced. I do not need to consider such issues. You might be happy to be without your bike while a shop gets a replacement frame and rebuilds the bike (I wouldn't), but less happy with the likely damage to yourself if the frame fails in that sudden, catastrophic carbon manner. These are the spots where the frame experiences the highest stresses, because they're small, finely shaped load-bearing attachment points, and, unlike metal, carbon doesn't handle concentrated stresses well. That's why there are no carbon multi-tools, bolts or saddle clamps (and why carbon spokes, handlebars and saddle rails are also dumb ideas).
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