Giant TCR Advanced - 5.652 kg (Updated 11/02/12 - Page 3)

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majklnajt
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by majklnajt

Sorry, didnt mean to offend you with the bartape comment. My opinion is that red tape is out of place on this clayy build. I would choose black, but white would also look good, I guess.

edit: classy build
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bmxed
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by bmxed

No offence taken. The bar tape seems to have recieved a mixed response (with more negatives than positives) and it did look good with the black tape before.

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by SDP

how is this cheap hooker/classy lady looking ?

be interesting to see

any updates ??

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bmxed
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by bmxed

Nothing too exciting.

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I returned to black Deda tape as the Benotto tape was a few grams heavier and much more uncomfortable. I've been rolling on the aluminium clincher wheelset as I've had trouble with my Soul rear wheel and I can't get over the paranoia of running tubs all the time.

No other changes as everything is running nicely and feels good.

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by istigatrice

Hey bmxed, Nice bike. I notice that you've replaced the stock headset bearing cover, could you post some pics of this and explain what you did?

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bonafide
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by bonafide

All...At risk of asking "the stupid question", which Crankset does this TCR take? I am assuming that BB86 PressFit aligns with GXP and not BB30 right? I am in the process of parts shopping for a very similar build.


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istigatrice
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by istigatrice

I'm fairly certain bb86 needs the gxp crankset, the bb30 will be too wide.
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bonafide
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by bonafide

Thanks. It would have been nice to save the extra weight using BB30 though :(

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by mattyboy199

Cradle / bolt / yoke issue resolved

I also bought a 10.8mm M7 barrel nut from toronto cycles, the hole did require drilling using a 11mm drill bit, the original is 10mm or just shy of.

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