Seems to me TCR 0's are very popular on this website! And I understand why .. I've got one also and love it (Yet mine is a full 2 lb's heavier then yours - but still under 15lbs). I don't know much about Scott's but if it's only to save 100 grams or less (on a 12.66 lb bike ) it doesn't make sense .. consider ride and fit as part of your equation. Unless you're just trying to outdo most of the human race, at least on this website. I'd say you're succeeding in that so far.

Very nice bike, I'm envous. Looks like you have the cat brakes. Are you planning on the AX lightness brakes at some time in the future?

-Bob

There are only 3 pieces of DA 7700 on my bike.
I think upgrade to DA04 not help much.
Here are my lightest set up (with TUNE skyline wheel)

A-head cap, bolt & plug: GIANT custom (Modified) 31
Bottle Cage: TUNE 4.5
Bottle Cage bolts: TUNE 4.5
Bottom Bracket: TUNE AC 38 148
Brake Levers: N/A 0
Brakes: C.A.T USA Ti 0.1 203
Cables: NOKON for Brake cable/ GORE Ultralight for Derlr 120
Cable guide & bolt: GIANT 4
Cassette: RECON Aluminum CNC 12-23 (Inc SRP lock ring) 112
Chain: YBN hollow pin 262
Crankset: 0
*Crankarms: Strock Power Arms 172.5mm 320
*Chain rings: Stronglight 53-39 155
*Chainring bolts: SRP 10
*Crank fixing bolts: TUNE Ti(for AC 38 BB) 27
Computer: N/A 0
Derlr (Front): DURA ACE FD 7700 (with Ti Clamp bolt) 71
Derlr (Rear): DURA ACE RD 7700 (Modify with SRP parts) 188
Fork: Giant Full carbon 350
Frame: GIANT TCR carbon (Medium) 1010
Handlebar: Wing-shape Full carbon(Prototype from TAIWAN) 195
Handlebar tape: Taiwanese GEL 38
Headset: FSA custom for GIANT 66
Headset Spacers: Carbon 15mm 9
Pedals: TIME IMPACT MAG-Ti 240
Quick Releases: TUNE AC 14 52
Seat Binder: Giant custom 21
Seat: TUNE Speeneedle 94
Seatpost: Giant carbon (Cut) 172
Shifters: DURA ACE ST 7700 (with Ti Clamp bolts) 385
Stem: Giant Full carbon 105mm 138
Tire (Front) Vittoria crono CS 28" 18 135
Tire (Rear): Vittoria crono CS 28" 18 135
Tubes: 0
Wheelset: TUNE Skyline (18/28) 1014
*Hubs (f/r): 0
*Rims (f/r): 0
*Spokes: 0
*Nipples: 0
0


Total 5714 Grams
12.59 Pounds


Thanks again for everybody comment

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Buy it, If you like it.
Your money.
Your decission.

What do you ride for every day training?

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MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT! HUH!

Sometime I use JAMIS NOVA cyclocross bike for training.
Its fun to ride.
and i have another set of standard wheel for normal ride.

TUNE SKYLINE and LIGHTWEIGHT is for competition only.

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Your money.
Your decission.

I agree with Bobalou's statement regarding functionality. Comfort is very important. This is a super light bike, but I could imagine riding it all day without a wince; it doesn't compromise comfort or safety. The only thing I would change is the saddle.

I was dubious about riding a TCR because I didn't think it would be of sufficient quality and too mass market. I couldn't have been more wrong. It's a revelation.

Can't wait to see the TCR04 because we're told it will be lighter, and presumably as comfortable as my present steed: well have already started drooling!!

the 160 gram tubular tires are elite jet, which i was considering on getting, but considering mileage i went with regular elite. Both 440 TPI

Hey VeloCity, try going to the Schmolke and go to small parts. They have some cool stuff that could save you maybe 50-100grams. Also some Campy's stuff is alittle lighter, like their shifters (if you like their comfort style) and I've heard the Tiso deraileur is the lightest out there, I don't know how good it is but. Also you could save weight on the seatpost, you could get one from either Ax-Lightness or Schmolke, they're pretty much the same but they do custom size so you don't have any extra material. You could even get that really cool seatpost/saddle combo, that could probably save you 50grams. I think all this would be cheaper than buying a new frame, well, unless you can get an awsome deal from your friend. Well whatever I just thought I'd share what little I know.

Don't get the tiso cassette unless you are going to use it just for racing. It won't last as an everyday cassette. I also believe that they now have started using steel for the small rings, 13 and under, instead of titanium as advertised on their site, so the weight has gone up slightly.

Manny's comments are borne out by one of my contacts. I enquired about the TISO cassette. He said he would not stock them because they are too unreliable. He said I should use the Campag titanium cassette as it was bombproof and very light. He said the TISO was something you do to hang on a wall rather than ride on it, i.e., great for weight saving but impractical.