A new Frame?

[Coyote]

I'm considering buying a new frame.

The allowed budged is in the R15k range. I have been looking at the Giant TCR Advanced - can get it for R14400.

What other options should/can I consider?

[slowpoke]

none - just buy that tcr in an XS and then donate it this way! smileys/smiley2.gif

[snapshot]

the Specialised frames are going for R17 and also not a bad frame is the Merida 909... R9500

[amoryns]

aag jy is seker laf om so baie vir 'n raam te betaal...daar in die bicycling mag se die einste sean badenhorts dat sy R30 000 carbon presies dieselfde ry as die entry level goed......smileys/smiley4.gif

[ewep]

So jy s? my ou "gatsaag" is dieselle as dai mooi Carbon!!!!

[Bike-Thingy]

I got my Specialized S-Works Frame for R13k Newsmileys/smiley4.gif try Helderberg in Somerset Wes

[ORCA]

aag jy is seker laf om so baie vir 'n raam te betaal...daar in die bicycling mag se die einste sean badenhorts dat sy R30 000 carbon presies dieselfde ry as die entry level goed......smileys/smiley4.gif

Hy word betaal om dit te s?.smileys/smiley3.gif

[Christie]

I went through the frame selection process last year. A minimum requirement for me, it had to be a frame used by a pro team. This was just my way of imposing some sort of quality filter.

Best value vs. performance was the Giant TCR and the Scott CR1.

Both great frames. I went for the Scott because a. I did not like last year's TCR colour (I also don't like the yellow CR1's, but I could get one with silver lettering) b. I got the CR1 for cheaper c. I see masses of Giants where I ride, I wanted a more unique bike.

I'm not a fan of this year's continious seat post designs from Giant and BH. It limits resell options, and also experimenting with seat height - once it is cut, that's it! What idf you want to change to a different saddle?

[slowpoke]

you have a couple of cm's to play with on the giant....

[Gumpole]

Coyote, 15k is quite a lot. you dont mention important factors such as your weight, type of rides you do, age, injury problems. If I had 15k I would go for the specialized roubaix.

[Bike-Thingy]

the roubaix has I'm told a very smooth ride not like the S-WORKS Tarmac.

[Brakkies Sport Fotos]

or buy one of these and threw away the parts:

GIANT TCR COMPOSITE: Large compact frame, Veloce 9 Spd STI, Mavic Wheel, Very light. Exc cond. R.6500 (keils river) Tel. Bradley 021-******* or This is a preview.

Giant TCR Zero: Medium Road bike with full shimano ultegra 9 speed compoments & shimano 540 wheelset. New Conti tyres. Excellent condition & very light. (Blouberg) R7500 This is a preview

GIANT TRC COMPACT RACING BIKE: Shimano Ultegra components. Spoked wheels. Trimatic saddle. Cateye. Used once. Value, R.11000. Asking R.8000 (Marina da Gama) Tel. Andr? This is a pre

RALEIGH RC8000: 2005. Size medium, Carbon/alu frame, Dura ace, 10 spd groupset. Excellent condition. R9950. (City bowl) This is a preview

SCOTT CR1 FRAME & FORK.58cm LRG. 2005 TEAM ISSUE. With head-set,bottom bracket and handlebar stem. R4500. Contact. 083 267 ****. This is a preview.

 

[Jean-Jay]

15 k

 

cripes

 

where do u guys get all the money for this stuff???

 

my budget usually sits around R300 a month before drinking smileys/smiley36.gif

 

Need to save about 5 years to afford that kinda money smileys/smiley36.gif smileys/smiley5.gif

[WorcesterWheelers]

none - just buy that tcr in an XS and then donate it this way! smileys/smiley2.gif

Or in a size Medium and send it to Worcester smileys/smiley36.gif

But seriously, I'm also keen on an upgrade soon. And everybody has only got rave things to say about the new Giant with the integrated seatpost.

According to David George this is the best frame he's ever ridden.

If you don't like the T-mobile colours, its also available in a less bold option.

BTW who gave you that prise for the Giant, cause I'm also shopping around?

Another option would also be the very nice new Cervelo R3....

[Jean-Jay]

How bout a raleigh rc 3000? smileys/smiley5.gif

 

 

i feel very small in this conversation

[Christie]

The 2006 TCR looks very nice. The seat post design has got advantages - it will keep out water much better, wont seize or slide. I wonder how the BH and the Giant compares? Top of the range BH looks similar to the Giant from the outside.

For the Giant I got a good quote from Bruce in Pta. A friend his best quote from Cajees, but only after hard bargaining.

For the Scott, best quote was from Omega cycles in Delmas, if I remember correctly.