Giant TCR Advanced 2016
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Got a TCR Pro 0 myself and wouldn't look back. Yeah I could've went for something more, elegant, and even more comfortable, but the stiffness to weight, the weight itself (or lack of), handling, how it eggs you on while climbing etc. Can't really fault it, other than the tyres not being fantastic and the wheels aren't great under braking in wet, but that can be aimed at a lot of carbon wheels
Tomstr wrote:R350 wrote:the wheels aren't great under braking in wet, but that can be aimed at a lot of carbon wheels
Can you specify "not great in the wet"?
I'm looking at a set of Giant carbon wheels as they seem to be good deals.
Felt ever so slightly, vague, if that makes sense.
Not much control, in other words. I'm not thoroughly accustomed to carbon wheels myself, but yes, in a 'pouring down' kinda day,they struck me as a bit weak, braking wise. Then again, I haven't owned countless pairs of carbons to be able to compare these to, so maybe I'm not the best person to ask.
In terms of stiffness, climbing, lightweight (1331g for the pair iirc?) and also the subtle aesthetics, I cannot fault them.
Are you on the verge of purchasing some I take it?
Thanks for the review!
They're on the market as take-offs so I'm thinking of getting a set if the price (and braking) is right. They come across as hassle free wheels with clean looks so great for my Propel or TCR.
180cm both M/L by the way
They're on the market as take-offs so I'm thinking of getting a set if the price (and braking) is right. They come across as hassle free wheels with clean looks so great for my Propel or TCR.
180cm both M/L by the way
Ride it like you stole it
Tomstr wrote:Thanks for the review!
They're on the market as take-offs so I'm thinking of getting a set if the price (and braking) is right. They come across as hassle free wheels with clean looks so great for my Propel or TCR.
180cm both M/L by the way
If it's any consolation, I've got the Giant carbon wheels as well. They perform as equal to my Reynolds Assault SLG. Better in the wet than the generations that preceded it. I use the larger blue brake pads from Reynolds on both. The new Zipps or others that have special braking surface would probably perform better.
2018 Giant TCR Advance SL0 Disc
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1989 Battaglin Roche
1985 Alan Carbonio
2017 Festka Scalatore
1989 Battaglin Roche
1985 Alan Carbonio