Cervelo R3 frameset or Giant TCR Advanced?

Juantwothreefour
Juantwothreefour Posts: 25
edited March 2014 in Road buying advice
I'm just starting a bike build and have got all my parts together except one major bit...the frame.

I've test ridden a number of bikes and whittled the selection down to these two, and I can't decide which I prefer. So let's have a second opinion; Cervelo R3 or the Giant Advanced?

http://www.wheelbase.co.uk/bikes/frames ... eset-2014/

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bik ... 970/68382/

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  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    I've had 2 R3's but the 2013 & 2014 frames just don't do it for me. Although I think they've actually added improved the latest frame with internal cabling etc.
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • IrishMac
    IrishMac Posts: 328
    Tough choice, the Cervélo has a band on front derailleur, the Giant a band-on, band-on is more 'chain catcher compatible,' don't know if that would influence your decision.

    I'd incline towards the Cervélo, that's just personal preference :)

    Either frame will do a top job :D
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  • mfin
    mfin Posts: 6,729
    Neither. I'd be looking for mint s/h frames like a decent Look, Time, Colnago, or even just a s/h R5 VWD or TCR Advanced SL. Surely there are some good deals around on 2013 frames?

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