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I have a set of the same (cosmic sl) wheels. They are great and if I push a little at the front it is easy to open up a gap. They are heavier to climb but not "slower" than my training wheels. Since I'm a heavier rider I even ride deep sections (52mm) in the wind, no problems .....

Also have RS800cx .... bought a set of the funny shaped screw drivers at Game and since I have done mine at home. I unscrew the back and replacement takes a couple of minutes.

jan is a great guy and will always have time for you

giant did not even make the list or was excluded from the tests is the tcr advanced sl that bad ....?

fixed

carbon is not all about the weight saving, in most cases you will save weight by going carbon, but the main advantange will be the stiffer frame compared to alu which tend to flex more.

thanks AndreZA

yes to it being a stupid question? or that i can use it? hoping for the second one

Probably a stupid question but I have no idea ……. and looking for answer? On my bike I have a shimano ultergra 6700 front derailer which is a clamp on. The derailer is fixed to the clamp with an allen key bolt. Can this derailer be used on a frame which is braze on ...? What do I need to look for to know if it can be used … ?

Racing Spartan How was your bike stolen ....? From home, at race, out of car and in what area? There must be a connection and these guys mix parts to not make it that obvious ....

wicked

get a mobii http://www.mobii.com/

Hi Chris, The 10 spd chain you have on special says 9 spd when you open the link ….? Have no idea which one it is. Also doesn’t quite make sense to load sale items if you don’t have stock. Like the security lock, not like I’m going to buy one but rather load items you have stock of otherwise we can’t hand you our moola’s. Looking forward to new items appearing during the day.

you want to hear a glorious sound .... ? fit after marker pipes to a triumph tripples are the best

looks like all these lights are manufactured by the same supplier. however they probably get sold on with different batteries. at that price get one ... you will not be disappointed and will received excellent value for money.

the ultegra Di2 is something new to me ... probably only small saving in weight. i have contacted them before via mail and pm but never received a reply. will try again to get some info on the 2012 frames. i will post information here should i receive any info.

That is possible on the 2012 frames since the tcr advanced now has an alu steerer I believe as previously commented. I think on the 2011 frame the difference is way less, unless they give the weight without the seatpost which is likely.

jip seems like most agents can get the bike but the frame only arrive later, wonder why? something else .... looks like the advanced tcr will be available with electronic ultegra, did not even know it existed.

very keen on the 2012 frames and might consider new but still waiting to arrive in SA and then the million dollar question ..... cost ? anyone with inside info?

Thanks guys, The difference on a 2nd hand frame will not be R10k but probably be closer to R5k which could swing the scale ….. should one therefore consider the SL more …..?

I'm in the market and shopping for a frame. I have sort of made up my mind on the 2011 giant tcr advanced but now I'm thinking ..... Maybe I should stretch the wallet and go for the 2011 SL. I know there is a material difference and also the SL has the ISP ... what else and is it worth to pay the extra moola ....?

no worries edge design .....that is why this website is so great for information.

tnx johan that is great input

phew .... thanks guys was not looking forward to buying a new crank .... rather want to save on the crank and see if I can "make the wallet bigga" and get the SL .... ya ya in my drome .....

I was under the impression that I will be able to use my existing cranks with the press fit BB ….?