Andymann Posted April 11, 2012 Share I need to replace my trusty Giant TCR ONCE team edition frame - my components are all still top-notch replaced about 2 years back (Full Campag Chorus with Eurus wheels), but after 10 years, i'm a bit worried about the frame cracking.I love the compact geometry, so the logical replacment well be another Giant. But, TCR Carbon frame alone is R14K......So, do I bite the bullet and fork out for Carbon, or do I buy a whole TCR2 Aluminium Giant for R10K, build all my bits over to the new frame and sell the leftovers on the Hub :-) My bike now is just under 8kg (not bad for old school), so I don't necessarily want to go backwards in weight. I've never ridden carbon, so I don't know about ride quality. I do mostly MTB and Duathlon, so It's not like I'm doing 8 hours per weekend on the roadbike - we race mostly 40km TT's.Any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted April 11, 2012 Share Fondriest TF3 Frameset @ R12700 @ CWC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted April 11, 2012 Share How does it compare geometry-wise? Compact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted April 11, 2012 Share Description:Monocoque frame in 12k large weave carbon fibre, pre-impregnated with epoxy resins. The special ribbing and the waisted cross-sections are the result of a painstaking design work using cad 3D models and software. A young and simple frame design, completes a frame which is very fast on the road, perfect for accurate cornering, and high performance while accelerating. It is the perfect compromise between weight and performance.Raw frame weight: 970 grRaw fork weight: 340 gr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted April 11, 2012 Share Geometry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymann Posted April 11, 2012 Share Yea thanks! I was on the website as we speak. Looks damn nice. I'm in CT this weekend for the Momentum Du so I might just have a look. Still burns my ass having to pay R13K for a frameset though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted April 11, 2012 Share Check the classifieds for a secondhand frame, I think that's your best bet to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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