Right, which Giant TCR to choose.......(or Propel!)

bendertherobot

Yeah, if it's comfy, that's fine. I don't know about that colour mind. I won't get run over I guess.

mrb123

https://www.cjperformancecycles.com/390 ... gJVn_D_BwE

Something more stealthy Sir?

bendertherobot

It’s quite nice I guess

gweeds

Those spacers need to go

N0bodyOfTheGoat

bendertherobot wrote:

Gweeds wrote:

What do you want to get out of the bike? What sort of rides are you doing (av speed, climbing, distance etc)? What sort of roads will you be on?

This is the right question and, honestly, I'm tinkering with the Propel. Most of my rides will be sportive, audax, abroad, climbing etc.

As much as I like the look and specs of the Propel Disc, including talk it can take at least some 28mm tyre models, there does seem to be some talk in reviews that the Propel Disc does sacrifice some comfort for speed... Which might not be so good for longer rides.

timothyw

NitrousOxide wrote:

As much as I like the look and specs of the Propel Disc, including talk it can take at least some 28mm tyre models, there does seem to be some talk in reviews that the Propel Disc does sacrifice some comfort for speed... Which might not be so good for longer rides.

Why even look at buying a propel if you aren't willing to sacrifice some comfort for some speed? Surely that's the point?

If you want comfort get a defy.

If you want something that looks awesome and goes like stink, get a propel.

minnnt

Or use your noggin’ and get the TCR!

darkhairedlord

A bit honda..
Good on paper, ticks all the boxes, but as sterile as a eunuch thats been freelancing in a nuclear fuel plant.

vegas76

minnnt wrote:

Or use your noggin’ and get the TCR!

+1

Its a great bike. I have a tcr advanced 1 disc and am very happy with it.

bendertherobot

Had a look. If I had to buy a propel the green disc 2 is best value.

At the moment the irn bru is winning. The best paint job is the tcr advanced disc 1 but that has contend brakes.

gratziani

Doesn't that have non carbon wheels though (Green Propel)

darkhairedlord

Deng-Fu of your choice and get pinno to colour it in for you.

bendertherobot

gratziani wrote:

Doesn't that have non carbon wheels though (Green Propel)

True. That does rather count against it on value.

vegas76

bendertherobot wrote:

gratziani wrote:

Doesn't that have non carbon wheels though (Green Propel)

True. That does rather count against it on value.

You can always upgrade... I changed the wheels on my tcr for prime rp-38s and its transformed the bike!

minnnt

So have you had a look at them now?

bendertherobot

Yes. The Propels are nice but, ultimately, I intend on taking this to sportives, audaxes, the Alps etc.

So I think it's TCR.......

N0bodyOfTheGoat

TimothyW wrote:

NitrousOxide wrote:

As much as I like the look and specs of the Propel Disc, including talk it can take at least some 28mm tyre models, there does seem to be some talk in reviews that the Propel Disc does sacrifice some comfort for speed... Which might not be so good for longer rides.

Why even look at buying a propel if you aren't willing to sacrifice some comfort for some speed? Surely that's the point?

If you want comfort get a defy.

If you want something that looks awesome and goes like stink, get a propel.

I agree, the point of the Propel is for reduced aero drag and more speed, but as you get older and get niggling body pains a bike like this is not going to do you much favours over say a 6+ hour sportive. I was suggesting that this was something BTR should think about due to intended use.

Given the 610mm of frame stack of my 58cm Cube before the 35mm of spacers under the stem, I very much doubt that a Propel would be a wise investment for my weak (but nowhere near as it used to be) lower back.

minnnt

bendertherobot wrote:

Yes. The Propels are nice but, ultimately, I intend on taking this to sportives, audaxes, the Alps etc.

So I think it's TCR.......

So it’s the irn bru? Did you see all the models you’re interested in? If you’re near Nottinghamshire and would fit on a M/L then you’re welcome to come and try my 2018 adv pro 1

bendertherobot

minnnt wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Yes. The Propels are nice but, ultimately, I intend on taking this to sportives, audaxes, the Alps etc.

So I think it's TCR.......

So it’s the irn bru? Did you see all the models you’re interested in? If you’re near Nottinghamshire and would fit on a M/L then you’re welcome to come and try my 2018 adv pro 1

Almost certainly. It's easily the best value one. I was drawn to the deeper wheels on the 2019 models but, up close, there's nothing really in it.

The TCR Advanced (non pro) is easily the pick of the colours mind....

http://www.greencycling.com.hk/blog/?p=4052

minnnt

I thought the irn bru one was a spectacular colour in real life. The online photos don’t do it justice imo. Kinda gutted I didn’t go for the disc model myself :roll:

bendertherobot

I've not seen the blue in real life but, of the ones that were in the Giant store, the non Pro was nicest.

The photos of the blue one are immense and, pretty much, it's no different to the 2019 model.

So, there's nothing to be gained from spending almost 1k more. Irn Blue it is.

minnnt

Good choice mate. I think the weight difference is about 700/800g.

I’m considering adding a few bits to mine this year.

timothyw

I'm lost, which one is irn bru? Link/pic?

bendertherobot

TimothyW wrote:

I'm lost, which one is irn bru? Link/pic?

Strictly speaking it's reverse Irn Bru.

timothyw

Ah right. Good choice.

vegas76

When do you get the bike?

bendertherobot

Friday

minnnt

Nice one mate. Hope you enjoy it.

darkhairedlord

What happened to the xls ?

bendertherobot

darkhairedlord wrote:

What happened to the xls ?

That was a long long time ago!

Currently:

Boardman SLR 8.9C
Vitus Energie
Giant incoming.......