Felt F85 vs Giant TCR2

[Gilroydj]

Hi,

 

I am looking to buy a road bike. I started MTB last year and did the Amashova. Planning on doing the Argus in March and the odd other road race, and then using it for early morning training. So not super serious.

 

Got two options. Felt F85 with 105's for R8500 or the Giant TCR2 with Tiagra for R7650. Will the 10 speed Felt be worth the extra bucks, or should I go with the tried and trusted Giant?

 

Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Derick

[The_Break]

I would go with the Felt. The 105's are where Shimano quality gets good, even though not the lighest.

[Gilroydj]

Thanks!

 

I will go take a look at the Felt this afternoon. I've heard that the Giant frames are better, is that something I should be concerned with?

[Balsie]

I am a big Giant fan but if the Felt has a 105 groupset and the Giant a tiagra then go with The Felt.

[swiss]

take both for a spin, en decide then. The Felt has got a better groupset on, but the Giant......well it is a giant, and that says it all

[Balsie]

Ok Swiss 100% correct.....

 

You can always buy a 105 GROUPSET off the hub and put it on the Giant

[MTB_Roadie]

What colour TCR2 is it and what year model?

 

Possible to put up some pics of both the bikes?

[T-girl]

Ok, so 105 is better. But which bike looks cooler?? That is the big question!!

[The_Break]

Thanks!

 

I will go take a look at the Felt this afternoon. I've heard that the Giant frames are better, is that something I should be concerned with?

 

Not really. Felts are really good bikes too and there R&D guys are really good at what they do. I actually met with them last September in Irvine, California where I was marketing a patent of mine. Had a very nice chat and they are extremely clued up and thorough in there R&D, testing, etc. I guess they would have to be to have bikes riding in the Pro Tour. So yeah, I would not worry about that comment of Giant being better. They are both good brands with solid market status and I would assume after market service and warranty.

Edited January 21, 2011 by The_Break

[Gilroydj]

Thanks for the help! Didn't manage to check the Felt out this weekend, the shop didn't have stock. But from the sounds of it...it sounds like the best deal.

 

Yeah and I saw they are also sponsoring the top female triathlete, so their stuff must be decent.