nero123 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Guys, I'm thinking about the Giant TCR advanced sl frame set and was wondering if anyone's got one? What is your experience of this frame? I'm just concerned with the aero efficiency of the bike with that square down tube? Hope to hear from you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nero123 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Monday morning bump!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted August 30, 2010 Share How important is aerodynamics on a road frame?Time trial bikes, yes.'Normal' road bikes? I am not so sure, unless the rider is a breakaway specialist and is riding with 80mm deep section wheels and a skin suit etc.Most of the time we are in the bunch? That said, I just got the TCR Advanced frame and its fantastic!Seems stiff as hell and corners like its on rails with great vibration absorbsion.I need to get fit and lose a good few kilos, but I cant wait till I can really give it horns and give it the attention it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted August 30, 2010 Share It's good enough for the TDF racers....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superfly Posted August 30, 2010 Share Guys, I'm thinking about the Giant TCR advanced sl frame set and was wondering if anyone's got one? What is your experience of this frame? I'm just concerned with the aero efficiency of the bike with that square down tube? Hope to hear from you guys. You will definately not make a mistake in investing in this frameset. One of the most solid bikes I have owned. Just added some bikeporn of my baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted August 30, 2010 Share That's a hot bike superfly!!!! 2011 paintjob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 30, 2010 Share You will definately not make a mistake in investing in this frameset. One of the most solid bikes I have owned. Just added some bikeporn of my baby. I had a jol riding a TCR a friend built up recently - Ksyrium wheels with a Red gruppo, and weighing in at just shy of 6.5kg - and was blown away. Nippy and responsive. Loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superfly Posted August 30, 2010 Share That's a hot bike superfly!!!! 2011 paintjob? No 2010. As far as I know the new 2011 is matt which could be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 30, 2010 Share No 2010. As far as I know the new 2011 is matt which could be awesome. Like this one? (bad pic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superfly Posted August 30, 2010 Share Like this one? (bad pic) Is that your beauty ? Looking at getting the new PRO Cavedish carbon vibe stem and bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nero123 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Thanks guys! I actually prefer the 2009/10 paint job but can't get them anymore in size M/L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 30, 2010 Share Is that your beauty ? Looking at getting the new PRO Cavedish carbon vibe stem and bars. Alas, no I get to drool over every Saturday when I moonlight at the LBS. It belongs to the owner. I did have the privilege of being the first person to test her out when she waas built. I wanted to cry because I know I'll never own one… Here's a pic of the scale on the bike stand: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nero123 Posted August 30, 2010 Share I love this paint job!!! Cant find any other pics or info of the model on the net! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsie Posted August 30, 2010 Share I have the Giant TCR Advanced Frameset 2010(white). Absoloutly blown away by this frame!!! Best purchase ever.I did alot of research before purchasing and and honestly could not justify the R10 000 difference in price between the advanced and the advanced sl frame.Used the saving on buying a decent set of wheels! Just my opinion but the Advanced Frame is value for money,also I am not a big fan of the ISP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusL Posted August 30, 2010 Share As for aerodynamics - a good mate of mine rode his SL advanced (with "square" tubing to one of the fastest times at IM70.3 in East London last year (in effect a 90km ITT). So it can't be that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted August 30, 2010 Share I love this paint job!!! Cant find any other pics or info of the model on the net! Awesome bike! Interesting shop too!http://asteriskcycles.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/yls-giant-tcr-advanced-sl-1-isp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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