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Hey guys, so it comes down to this:

 

Giant TCR Advanced vs Spez Comp. Its more or less the same price, what do you knowledgeable cyclists suggest?

 

The Giant comes with internal cabling which is quite neat, the Spez doesn't in this version of the Tarmac. both look very cool, verdict?

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Their geometry is quite different

 

Make your choice based on that rather.

 

Get an Ergofit measurement done - that gives you optimum frame geometry (based on horiz top tube).

I bought my Giant TCR Adv frame based on that.

Love it!

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If those are your colour options then the Spesh wins hands down. As far as everything else goes they're going to be pretty even. I guess the boring/sensible answer is to get the one that fits you best, however if it were me I'd get the one I liked the look of best!

 

Out of interest what size are you?

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Looks are all important. I would take the Giant based on that.

 

Just out of interest, what are the prices? Bicycling has quoted the Specialized at R18 000 odd, however, I have seen places selling the 2010 versions as a complete bike with Rival for about that price.

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Splats answer is most accurate. Fit is far more important than colour.

 

Saying that this years Tarmac comp, is a trickle down SL3...it's got some good genes.:)

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If those are your colour options then the Spesh wins hands down. As far as everything else goes they're going to be pretty even. I guess the boring/sensible answer is to get the one that fits you best, however if it were me I'd get the one I liked the look of best!

 

Out of interest what size are you?

Thanks for the response..I'm a giant large,56 cm top tube

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Looks are all important. I would take the Giant based on that.

 

Just out of interest, what are the prices? Bicycling has quoted the Specialized at R18 000 odd, however, I have seen places selling the 2010 versions as a complete bike with Rival for about that price.

Well, the Giant is R13300, The Spez is a bit more at R14500

Posted

Both are sexy bikes ! I would have trouble picking, have you seen both bikes built up ? In the flesh I mean

Haven't seen the Spez, the Giant looks really cool. when you buy the TCR Adv frame only (I.e not as a complete bike) it comes in white with black writing.

 

My lbs says the Spez is quite a new frame and not many stores have it yet..have you?

Posted

Their geometry is quite different

 

Make your choice based on that rather.

 

Get an Ergofit measurement done - that gives you optimum frame geometry (based on horiz top tube).

I bought my Giant TCR Adv frame based on that.

Love it!

thanks Splat, have an ergo fit. not being too much of a pro at fit etc will have to ask my lbs. Thanks again!

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Have not ridden a giant rd bike yet but from my experience on the spesialized is that it is a very responsive "racy" ride. If the giant rd bikes are anything like the giant mtb's then the geometry should be "longer" which is quite nice for longer comfortable rides

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