Giant TCR Advanced SL 1

[giantchris]

My first weight weenie bike.

Build List:
Giant TCR Advanced SL 1 Large (55.5) 81cm from the top of the seat to middle of the BB, Effective TT length is 58.5 cm
7900 Shifters
7900 Brakeset
7900 Crankset/BB
7900 Chain
7900 Front and Rear Derailleur
6600 Ultegra Cassette (Now 7800 Dura Ace Cassette 12-21)
Raceface Revolution Bar (Now Easton EC90 Aero 40c-c)
Raceface Revolution Stem (Now FSA OS-99 120mm)
Fizik Arione CX K:ium Saddle (Now Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbino)
Mavic Ksyrium Elite Wheelset (Now 7850-C24-CL Dura Ace Wheels)
Fizik Microtex Soft Touch Tape Black
Maxxis Flyweight Tubes 48mm Valve
Conti Grand Prix 4000s Tires 700cX23
Ultegra Pedals soon to be Black/White Look Keo Carbon
Garmin 305 computer with cadence pickup in back
Inline Adjusters should have removed while putting on the bars. I was in a hurry to ride it. Haha oh well.
I want to cut the steer tube but worried about selling it in the future.
Weight without computer display,pedals.
14.7 pounds
6.67 kg


The bike rides very nicely. I live in florida so there is no steep descents to really push the limits on the head tube stiffness. But while sprinting and corning it feels very stable. Actually a corner I crashed on, I took faster on this bike. May be experience or the bike but it feels more solid. The bottom bracket stiffness is incredible I'm not a heavy strong rider, my sprints are about 37-38 mph but I feel like I'm getting most of my power transmitted to the rear wheel. No front derailleur rub. I've done one 8 hour ride and several century rides on it and the vertical compliance is better than my last TCR the new lay-up design works well. And the weight is quite good as well. Just a little info on the tubes the weight is 49g and 51g and they are pretty cheap. $13.99 ea. I will patch them if punctured.

My one complaint and could be my fault. (Being Cheap) The drivetrain is noisy. May be because the 7800 cassette? Anyone have this then put on a 7900 cassette and have less noise?

Here is a link for pictures, their kinda blurry so I made a video as well. I have poor camera/computer skills so enjoy the roller coaster like video.

http://community.webshots.com/album/570351529PfqNiQ

[fast700c]

Sounds good, very similar spec to my bike the SL Team.
To post a picture either resize them in phtoshop or similar then add as an attachment, or load your pics onto photobucket then they supply the link (look for the one marked forums) which you can cut and paste directly into your listing. They show up as full size photos on the page then without having to click on them
Look forward to seeing the pics.
Is your's an ISP? Different countries seem to spec differently.
You've got your bike down to a nice weight and for a large bike that is as stiff as the new SL's you'll love it.

[giantchris]

Mine is an ISP. I only had to cut about 2.85 cm off the seat mast so selling it again should be easy. I have about 800 miles on it so far and love it. I have six races, road and crits coming up that I'm very excited for. So I'm glad the bike is as stiff as it is.

[TheBugMan]

Man! There are a lot of nice Giants being posted on WW. I have to say this is prob my fav of the new year. I love the blue/black/white on this frame.

BTW, nice porn video. That close-up of your nipple sent me over the edge (^_^).