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  • dwanes
    dwanes Posts: 954
    It's looking good Vandiesel, these composites look so much better with Ultegra.

    I would love to change over to Ultegra shifters and deraileurs, but my Tiagra are still working really well so can't justify the upgrade yet.

    Have you tried weighing it recently?
  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    dwanes wrote:
    It's looking good Vandiesel, these composites look so much better with Ultegra.

    I would love to change over to Ultegra shifters and deraileurs, but my Tiagra are still working really well so can't justify the upgrade yet.

    Have you tried weighing it recently?
    Wotcha mate,
    I'm really pleased with the Ultegra set up and will most likely finish off the set with a pair of STIs soon!
    In addition a nice bar and stem set up for the Spring.
    I've got no idea what it weighs at the moment.
    Giant TCR Composite 3
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    Vandiesel wrote:
    Not posted for a while and added some mods since.
    Ultegra Glossy Grey Brakes
    Selle Italia SLR

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    white on white.
    nice bike...
  • memsley89
    memsley89 Posts: 247
    Just finished putting my TCR Advanced SL Rabobank into hill climb mode... sub 6kg

    Dura Ace 7900, Rotor 3D, Roval Alpiniste SL's, Pro bar/ Stem.

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    (and you're not imagining things, so light it balances on the side of sofa cushions without slipping!)
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  • carchie86
    carchie86 Posts: 32
    My brand spanking new TCR Composite 0 Ultegra Di2, it was delivered on Thursday so I can't wait for the pedals to arrive and finally get out on it! :D
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    ^^ Very nice.
  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    carchie86 wrote:
    My brand spanking new TCR Composite 0 Ultegra Di2, it was delivered on Thursday so I can't wait for the pedals to arrive and finally get out on it! :D

    One of the nicest Giants I have seen. Personally not a fan of white saddles/bar tape but they do complement the frame I guess.
  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    Sorry about the awful pics taken in loft but its lashing down!
    New boots and very happy, just need a dry day now.

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    Giant TCR Composite 3
  • carchie86
    carchie86 Posts: 32
    Camcycle1974 wrote:
    carchie86 wrote:
    My brand spanking new TCR Composite 0 Ultegra Di2, it was delivered on Thursday so I can't wait for the pedals to arrive and finally get out on it! :D

    One of the nicest Giants I have seen. Personally not a fan of white saddles/bar tape but they do complement the frame I guess.

    I'm the same to be honest, I would have preferred a black saddle which is what Giant and the dealer I bought it from show it as having on their website but it came with a white one which I can live with, although I will probably switch the bar tape to black or dark grey at some point in the future.
  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    Lovely bike, did you get a decent deal on it? Giant styling can be a bit hit & miss, this one is a hit for me. Their 0 paint schemes are definitely the best of the range. Had a Defy 0 until recently but sold it. Should have got a comp 0 in the right size. Black saddle and bar tape would look the nuts on that frame.
  • carchie86
    carchie86 Posts: 32
    I got a really good deal, I paid £1850 for it whereas it's rrp is £2750. I hadn't seen any bike with that kind of spec for that price and I really liked the look of it so I couldn't resist. I saw it on Rutland cycles initially but ended up getting a price match from Pedalon and ordering it from them. They still had some left when I ordered mine so if anyone wanted to nip in and get one then you might still be able to.
  • dwanes
    dwanes Posts: 954
    Vandiesel, those new wheels look the dogs with that frame, which model are they? are they tubulars?

    I must get some!!
  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    carchie86 wrote:
    I got a really good deal, I paid £1850 for it whereas it's rrp is £2750. I hadn't seen any bike with that kind of spec for that price and I really liked the look of it so I couldn't resist. I saw it on Rutland cycles initially but ended up getting a price match from Pedalon and ordering it from them. They still had some left when I ordered mine so if anyone wanted to nip in and get one then you might still be able to.

    Cool, nice bike and a great deal. Enjoy.
  • dwanes
    dwanes Posts: 954
    carchie86 wrote:
    My brand spanking new TCR Composite 0 Ultegra Di2, it was delivered on Thursday so I can't wait for the pedals to arrive and finally get out on it! :D

    Very nice bike. I am always jealous when I see someone has got a bargain like this.

    I wish I would have spent a bit more when i got my TCR Comp 3. It's just that I think Ultegra looks so good on these bikes.
    But I suppose we all wish for that bit more no matter how much we spend.
  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    What a nice collection of Giants we have!
    Giant TCR Composite 3
  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    Sun was out so rude not to!

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    And how we role

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    Giant TCR Composite 3
  • bertjefred
    bertjefred Posts: 16
    Wow nice bikes you all. Makes me want to show off my own. I like changing a lot off stuff on my bike, so it is already an old pic. But here goes:
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    It's a TCR Composite 1 2011.
    Upgraded:
    Brakes to Ultegra
    Cassete to Ultegra
    Chain to Ultegra
    Pro-Lite Bracciano wheels
    Easton ea90 stem
    Easton ea70 bars
    Giant slr bar tape
    Giant bottle cages
    Look Keo Blade pedals
    Selle Italia slr flow xc saddle
    Conti gp4000s tires
    Titanium quick release (no brand)

    Now I had problems with the slr saddle (pain) and the Look keo blades (one pedal broke)

    So now I have a fizik arione and look keo classic pedals and red hoods. Will make a pic of the current setup soon.

    Did do the Ventoux this year:
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  • Camcycle1974
    Camcycle1974 Posts: 1,356
    Great looking Giant. It seems Giant styling gets worse as the years go on, these older models are much nicer. Looks like it fits you well, got to have helped getting up Ventoux. A glorious day you had for it.
  • alihisgreat
    alihisgreat Posts: 3,872
    matching kit and bike! Looks great!

    Such a good action picture too.
  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    Fantastic bike and brilliant pics ..
    Giant TCR Composite 3
  • macroadie
    macroadie Posts: 172
    Giant Propel Advanced

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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Giant are a simply brilliant manufacturer. They are a huge concern but still produce quality bikes across the spectrum
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  • dwanes
    dwanes Posts: 954
    macroadie wrote:
    Giant Propel Advanced

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    That is a very nice looking frameset.
    But please, the saddle? (You must know someone will ask about it)
  • bertjefred
    bertjefred Posts: 16
    Thanks guys! It's a great bike! And indeed I like the looks of this one better than the new ones. Will post more pics soon.
    Nice propel indeed, but was wondering about the seat too.
  • bertjefred
    bertjefred Posts: 16
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    Sorry for the bad lighting.

    Now with all the red stuff on it:
    Fizik arione kium
    Look keo classic
    Red hoods
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    It looked better before :(

    Had just the right amount of colour.
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  • johnnymcg259
    johnnymcg259 Posts: 569
    NapoleonD wrote:
    It looked better before :(

    Had just the right amount of colour.


    +1

    Lose the red hoods please and it might just come back 'on trend'. :wink:
  • bertjefred
    bertjefred Posts: 16
    Yeah I know, I know.. :)

    But I don't have the money at this point to change parts. But in the future I will try and get everything black again. Until I get black pedals and a black seat the hoods will remain red. It took some getting used to but I like it, although I also like the 'less colour look' better.
  • rgliniany
    rgliniany Posts: 753
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    swapped my wheels and stem..... position feels a lot better..... and the colour matches :lol: im happy.....

    paintjob has been postponed.....
    decal issues and I still cant decide on a colour.....
    but I think it looks better now with the red white and black wheels....

    opinions? (be nice :wink: )
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  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    very nice mate
    Giant TCR Composite 3

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