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The original compact design frame geometry in aluminum and now available in 5 sizes. Coupled with a carbon composite fork for a light responsive ride. Available in two component packages starting as low as $1100.
size: XS, S, M, L, XL
color: Corsa Red
frame: ALUXX SL Aluminum, Compact Road Design
fork: fomulaOne Composite, 1 1/8" w/alloy steerer
shifters: Shimano 105 STI
front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
rear derailleur: Shimano 105
brakes: Alloy Dual Pivot
brake levers: Shimano 105 STI
cranks: TruVativ Elita GXP Compact, 36/50T
BB TruVativ Giga X Drive
rims: Xero XSR-3
hubs: Xero XSR-3
spokes: Xero XSR-3
tires: Michelin Dynamic, 700x 23c
handlebar: 6061 Aluminum
stem: 6061 Aluminum
headset: FSA Orbit ACB, 1 1/8"
seatpost: Giant Composite w/ micro adjust, 27.2
saddle: Fi'zi:k Aliante Sport, Manganese rails
pedals: Shimano PD-R540
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Submitted by: Tamara
Last Updated: Sat Nov 05 2005
Reviews
Giant TCR2
Reviewed by: Tamara, Tue Apr 19 2005
Pros: Compact geometry. Very lightweight. Wants to accelerate! Smooth gear-shifting.
Cons: Even on the small frame, I'm still not totally comfortable with the distance between the handlebars and the brakes - feels like I'm reaching. Also, pedal system takes some adjustment.
In all fairness, this is my first road bike - trading up from a Marin hybrid - so my evaluation isn't the most educated in terms of being able to compare it to its competitors. But, I have to say that I am very impressed. Performance, stability, speed - even though I'm training for my first tri, I feel like a triathlete already just getting on this bike! Having just made the transition to the clipless pedals though, it is awkward -- your shoe and the pedal only attach in one direction so occasionally I find myself manipulating the pedal, trying to get my foot on with out falling over (which I've now done!). Overall, the strong reviews it has gotten in the press are very well deserved.
Great investment
Reviewed by: Tikal Dog, Tue May 02 2006
Pros: Very light weight and excelent components for the price. The Wheels are great. very light-
Cons: There is something that makes me feel not 100% comfortable. I had it fited for me on the store but there is always this 2% that I´m not happy about.
In general I would recomend anyone to buy this bike. Since I use a small frame this bike weights less than my brothers Carbon Giant. So if you are starting Tri´s it the right place to start. Low investment and great value!!!