I added lightweight Gen 2's with 21mm corsa cx and weight came down 6790grms
They did not roll much better than the dura ace 7700's,but acceleration & stiffness
was much improved.

possible changes

SLR saddle - 100grms loss
may upgrade STI to 7900 but I prefer the shift quality of externally routed STI


fact is I like this bike just the way it is

Hi Sawyer

Very true re the DA 7700 wheels they are super aero but are a bit spongy for sprints
could be interested in frame set depends on ISP length.TBH Changing shoes and crank
lengths means a bit of tweaking for saddle height

regards

thanx. i'm 178.5 with long legs too but maybe not as long as yours. my saddle is at 78cm. i've ridden a small tcr and felt good on it as i don't like to stretch out too much but can have the bars quite low. if the frame's weren't so compact i'd be on a small tcr. if i had it now the seatpost would look double the seat tube length.... wish they would make a s/m

Anyone any closer to getting their hands on the new TCR's?

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My other bike. Been with it for the longest time. Upgraded parts on it every now and then. It now serves as my secondary bike / training bike.

Giant TCR alloy 2002
Shimano 105 Black 5700 group
Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR 2012
~9 kg (not WW worthy, I know )

Here's my 2010 TCR Advanced, currently at 16,5lbs/7.5kg.

In its original form, it started at 17,92 lbs/8.1kg , here are the changes so far:

Tacx Tao bottle cages
Easton EA70 handlebar
Ritchey WCS 4 -Axis stem
Ultremo ZX tires
Dura Ace C24 clincher wheels
Xpedo Thrust 8 pedals
KCNC Steel wheel skewers

I don't think I can loose any more weight, the last step on my list is to switch to a Dura Ace 7900 groupset.

Heres my 07 TCR

I just finished, pretty much a complete (tight budget) rebuild on it... thanks ebay! All new cables, housing, full Tiagra group, chain, cassette, wheels, bar, stem, tires, saddle, paint and powder coat.
I know it's not much to brag about compared to most of these bikes here, but I love it!

(haven't put the tape on yet in this pic, black Cinelli)


Here's what it looked like when I bought it...

just working on a 2011 TCR Advanced 2 'budget' project at the moment. will post up pics when it's finished.

deviations from standard spec are:-

Deda Zero 2 110mm stem
Deda RM2 44cm bars
Cinelli Cork ribbon
38mm carbon clinchers on Novatec hubs (regular rides)
50mm Planet X carbon tubs (occasional)
Vittoria Evo Corsa CX tyres (clincher and tubular variants)
Rotor Q-rings
Jagwire Racer cables

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Swapped out my Selle for a Fizik today, feels great and looks awesome!

This is mine size XL

My Giant TCR Advanced SL 2012



Complete DA 7900 (53/39 & 11/23)
Dura Ace C50 TU with Gatorskin Tubes
Fizik Antares Carbon Braided
3T Ergonova Handlebar
Giant Overdrive II Stem

I just have to finish it with Fizik Microtex tape (white)

No need to quote the above pic!


This is one of the best looking Giant I have ever seen! I use to have the earlier version of TCR Advance with ISP Post, your bike look much better..

Thanx!!

In the past i had a 2009 TCR advanced (non SL/ISP)
This one is a lot stiffer at the front, 1 1/4 steerer; Overdrive II

2011 TCR Advanced 2 with rotor q-rings, 38mm carbon clinchers and Deda replacement cockpit

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