Chuchu Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 I am buying a new bike which is better the Scott CR1 composite or the Giant TCR2 COmposite both are carbon, 2011 models and have 105 components?
TNT1 Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 both are carbon, 2011 models and have 105 components? Well then it's a straight forward price issue - they are both pretty similar, and probably come from neighboring factories on Tapie high street in Taiwan ... Unless you're a typical pretentious type, then go with the brand that has more perceived cachet in your head. The blokes here will be more than willing to add to the marketing crap already in your muddled head.
Chuchu Posted January 4, 2011 Author Posted January 4, 2011 R400 price difference but they say the technology is newer on the Giant. But the Scott is a prettier looking bike?
Wannabe Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 R400 price difference but they say the technology is newer on the Giant. But the Scott is a prettier looking bike?Go for the one that "talks" to you. i.e, the one that grabs your attention and fancy most. Much easier to ride on a bike you like, makes you want to ride it more and more often.
Sharkie 2 Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 Both are excellent carbon models however the Scott CR1 has proven itself to me over the years with its CR1 technology on their various models
Johan Bornman Posted January 4, 2011 Posted January 4, 2011 Some evil Scott bikes don't have removable derailer hangers. All else being equal and the Scott has a permanent hanger, go for the Giant.
Sharkie 2 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Think its only the Scott Addict RC that does not have a replaceable hanger the CR1 does
AndreZA Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 The one that fits you best without having to have 400mm seatpost or 120mm stem.
cosborne Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Do Merida not offer anything similar? My carbon Merida is a beaut. The ride quality is awesome.
davidw Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Johan,you need to get your facts correct as all Scotts now have replaceable dropouts and the 2011 CR all come with the new SDS frame technology.I am sure with your vast knowledge you will work out what SDS stands for.
Johan Bornman Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Johan,you need to get your facts correct as all Scotts now have replaceable dropouts and the 2011 CR all come with the new SDS frame technology.I am sure with your vast knowledge you will work out what SDS stands for. And a good morning to you too David. Thanks for informing me that Scott finally realised that a replaceable hanger is a good idea. I still feel sorry for all those victims of the permanent hanger frames though. SDS - Super Duper ****? I give up, what does it stand for? It is very important to know all these abbreviations.
TNT1 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 SDS - Super Duper ****? This is the best one I found:Subaru Diagnostic System, computer based scan tool and diagnostic information unit for Subaru automobiles, coupled with the Subaru Select Monitor III scan tool
Scotticus Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 And a good morning to you too David. Thanks for informing me that Scott finally realised that a replaceable hanger is a good idea. I still feel sorry for all those victims of the permanent hanger frames though. SDS - Super Duper ****? I give up, what does it stand for? It is very important to know all these abbreviations. By the way SDS stands for "Super Duper Speed".... only kidding SDS - "Shock Dampening System"
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