Giant TCX vs Orbea Terra

boyceuk
boyceuk Posts: 8
edited September 2018 in Road buying advice
Both of these bikes are currently in the end of 2018 sale for a similar price so interested in which people feel gives more for the money. I'm looking for an all road / gravel road bike, that can handle smooth road through to light single track. I don't intend to compete in CX, but like the idea of trying some short bikepacking.

Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/bikes ... vanced-pro
Was 2299, Now £2070

Orbea Terra M31-D 19
https://www.orbea.com/gb-en/bicycles/terra-m31-d-19
Was 2299, Now £1919 (today)

I want something with SRAM 1x, Hydraulic discs and under 9Kg, and I like the look of these two with flat top tubes.
Doesn't have to be carbon, if you know something cheaper that would suit.

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  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
    Cross racing bikes are for cross racing. If I wasn't racing and was considering some bikepacking I'd want something with bigger tyre clearance and more versatility like a Planet X Tempest.
  • boyceuk
    boyceuk Posts: 8
    How does the FSA finishing gear on the Orbea compare to the own brand Giant parts?

    The Giant P-X2 wheels are a bit weighty at 2350g, compared to the Orbea's FULCRUM Racing 600 at 1690g.
    A 660g saving, which may be something worth replacing on the Giant.

    The Planet X Tempest is too adventure for what I'm looking for.
    If I go bikepacking it would be a weekend or 2 a year, whereas keeping up with friends on roads / towpaths / cross-country is going to be weekly.

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