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  • willy b
    willy b Posts: 4,125
    Stunning.
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  • mekong_velo
    mekong_velo Posts: 102
    Hi everybody, first post on here.

    Here is my retro Giant, bought the frame in 2003 along with a nine speed dura-ace groupset, Ultegra Wheel-set and Richey bars and stem. It lay in my loft until 2012 approximately when I started to get interested in cycling again, it was built and then shipped to my place in Nakhon Phanom in NE Thailand, where I spend approximately 3-4 months of every year.

    Sorry about the amount of spacers on the headset, but my back won't agree to any lower. :lol: Apologies about the photos as well.

    Regards


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  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    Welcome to land of the Giants
    Giant TCR Composite 3
  • ventolex
    ventolex Posts: 1
    Hi, I want to introduce you to your road bike Giant Defy 2. 2012 years

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    however, so far the only upgrade is a tiger
  • dj58
    dj58 Posts: 2,223
    Dan Walton

    Your Giant dealer should stock the bottle cages or try the Shop Giant website, they are available in various colours.
  • Dan Walton
    Dan Walton Posts: 147
    Oops, just ordered them from Hong Kong on eBay! Two for £14.99.
  • ajlowin1983
    ajlowin1983 Posts: 99
    Giant Tcr Comp 1 2013

    Best Xmas present ever! Upgrades/move overs:

    Conti gp4000s tyres
    Shimano 105 pedals
    3T ergo pro bars
    Fizik tape

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    Chomping at the bit to get her on the road but weather sucks!
  • fat_homer
    fat_homer Posts: 470
    Some cracking looking bikes in this thread.

    To anyone that has ridden both the Defy & TCR, how much more aggressive is the TCR? I'm looking to upgrade my Boardman Comp and these are both at the top of my list, along with the Planet X RT58.

    Going to look at some Giants, among others, tomorrow :D
    Transition Scout / Cotic Soul / Giant Defy
  • dwanes
    dwanes Posts: 954
    Don't think of them in terms of aggressive or comfort.
    Within reason you can make any bike what you want it to be, by choosing the appropriate size frame, stem size, spacers etc.

    When I test rode them both I found the TCR fit me better and once set up (for my body) was not any more aggressive than the Defy, but it will depend on your body proportions.
    I bought the TCR and was very happy with it until I cracked the rear stay :(

    I would choose the one you like the look of the best, and then see if you can get a good fit, if not, then move onto the next one.
  • richiegwy
    richiegwy Posts: 171
    Vandiesel wrote:
    Looking forward to getting some miles in when weather improves!
    Nice new stem & bars and very pleased I am!


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    Any chance of some side on shots? What size frame is it?
  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    Here you go Richie,
    I can pm you a spec of wanted btw it's a M frame size

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    Giant TCR Composite 3
  • richiegwy
    richiegwy Posts: 171
    Beautiful
    I'm thinking about picking up a TCR advanced with the new 11 speed Di2. Frame colour is the same as this and it'll be a M size.
  • rOcKeTdOg
    rOcKeTdOg Posts: 25
    what are the differences between "advanced" and "composite" is the advanced lighter? i notice it has internal cabling and of course the price
    pain is temporary,glory is forever
  • scott_b
    scott_b Posts: 27
    All these pics are making me want to keep mine. (Selling to buy a TRi bike). Not sure I can convince the wife I need 3 bikes.
  • ovi
    ovi Posts: 396
    rOcKeTdOg wrote:
    what are the differences between "advanced" and "composite" is the advanced lighter? i notice it has internal cabling and of course the price
    Advanced uses toray7 which is stronger and can be made thinner for a slightly lighter frame.
    Composite uses toray 6 which is less strong so the walls of the frame are a bit thicker.
    Both are good frames.
  • whatleytom
    whatleytom Posts: 547
    My winter setup after a ride yesterday. Lost the back half of my rear crud catcher.

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    Blog on first season road racing http://www.twhatley.com/
  • fat_homer
    fat_homer Posts: 470
    dwanes wrote:
    Don't think of them in terms of aggressive or comfort.
    Within reason you can make any bike what you want it to be, by choosing the appropriate size frame, stem size, spacers etc.

    When I test rode them both I found the TCR fit me better and once set up (for my body) was not any more aggressive than the Defy, but it will depend on your body proportions.
    I bought the TCR and was very happy with it until I cracked the rear stay :(

    I would choose the one you like the look of the best, and then see if you can get a good fit, if not, then move onto the next one.
    Thanks for the reply, I guess I need to go have a demo on both, see which fits better, though the TCR Composite 1 looks loads better than the Defy :D
    Transition Scout / Cotic Soul / Giant Defy
  • FransJacques
    FransJacques Posts: 2,148
    whatleytom wrote:
    My winter setup after a ride yesterday. Lost the back half of my rear crud catcher.

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    Those are either some crazy long 'bars. Either they're very reachy or they're under-rotated and your levers are over rotated.

    If you untape them and move the levers upwards about 2-3mms you might improve the hand-angle.
    When a cyclist has a disagreement with a car; it's not who's right, it's who's left.
  • izza
    izza Posts: 1,561
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  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    Sweet bike and I love the brakes!
    Giant TCR Composite 3
  • rOcKeTdOg
    rOcKeTdOg Posts: 25
    How does it handle down those stairs? :wink:
    pain is temporary,glory is forever
  • FransJacques
    FransJacques Posts: 2,148
    That propel looks really nice, love the colours, stealth with a bit of pizzazz. The wheels are very black.

    What's with the spacers - do you have a back or flexibility issue?
    When a cyclist has a disagreement with a car; it's not who's right, it's who's left.
  • izza
    izza Posts: 1,561
    rOcKeTdOg wrote:
    How does it handle down those stairs? :wink:

    Shocking - normally because I am in cleats.
    FransJacques wrote:
    That propel looks really nice, love the colours, stealth with a bit of pizzazz. The wheels are very black.

    What's with the spacers - do you have a back or flexibility issue?

    Cam in box with that level and after transferring my bikefit measurements across it turned out that it was right for me in terms of drops to keep them. If I could lose the internal tyres (those contained around my belly contained within the lycra jersey) then I may be able to get my nose closer to the external front tyre.
  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    Despite what you have just said the bike remains a thing of beauty!
    Giant TCR Composite 3
  • izza
    izza Posts: 1,561
    Vandiesel wrote:
    Despite what you have just said the bike remains a thing of beauty!

    Single spesh bottle cage now replaced by two Giant cages to increase sartorial smartness. Plus personalised name sticker and headcap added. I believe it to be the finished article!!
  • Vandiesel
    Vandiesel Posts: 506
    izza wrote:
    Vandiesel wrote:
    Despite what you have just said the bike remains a thing of beauty!

    Single spesh bottle cage now replaced by two Giant cages to increase sartorial smartness. Plus personalised name sticker and headcap added. I believe it to be the finished article!!
    Never happened until we see more pics!
    Giant TCR Composite 3
  • outcastjack
    outcastjack Posts: 237
    Nearly as old as me!
    '94 Peloton Superlite, not especially light at 9kg but borderline telepathic handling.
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  • bertjefred
    bertjefred Posts: 16
    izza wrote:
    Single spesh bottle cage now replaced by two Giant cages to increase sartorial smartness. Plus personalised name sticker and headcap added. I believe it to be the finished article!!

    I've just changed my cages to Elites because the Giant cages break really fast. Broke 2 of them in one summer. Now just waiting for seat and pedals, than it's time for pics and some rides. Great Propel btw really love the colours!
  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    izza wrote:
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    nice... like it ... green.... :D:D:D:D
  • Dan Walton
    Dan Walton Posts: 147
    Very nice.

    Are those V-brakes!? I'm new to road bikes and I've never seen V's on one before, thought they all just used canti's... or discs.

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