Jolly green Giant- 2020 Giant TCR Advanced SL disc

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Ferry
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by Ferry

After five years on an Isaac Boson disc (my first road bike, after 25 years on a mountainbike) I purchased this frame last November. I was waiting for the introduction of the new Dura Ace groupset and perhaps a discount on the current R9170 groupset. We all know what happened and many introduction dates seems to be postponed. So I received the last parts this week and started building:

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I will post a build sheet and some decent pictures (non-Iphone) when I am all done. Needs to be cleaned aswell greasy fingerprints all over. Still need to decide on stem/handlebar height and cut the steerer.
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Ferry
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Here is the build sheet. I was aiming for sub 6.8 kg and barely managed. However, I preferred the deeper section wheels and the integrated bars above a lighter setup. There is some room for improvement if I install the aircap expander, use my Tune Wassertragers bottle cages and I would like to change the saddle for a Berk Lupina. I am also waiting on a solution by Berk for the seatpost clamp. I am not sure I will install the aircap expander as I do not like the looks of it.

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Ferry
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Some new pictures:

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by burglarboycie

Looking good! Loving the tan walls on it!

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by nismosr

wow thats great looking paint scheme !
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Ferry
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nismosr wrote:
Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:16 pm
wow thats great looking paint scheme !
Thanks, it changes from dark green to a goldish colour. Hard to capture on a photo.

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by Noctiluxx

Ferry wrote:
Tue Apr 21, 2020 4:56 pm
nismosr wrote:
Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:16 pm
wow thats great looking paint scheme !
Thanks, it changes from dark green to a goldish colour. Hard to capture on a photo.
Shoot it back lit to show the transition. I've seen this color in person and its stunning.
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by wolfesquire

BEAUTIFUL! What are the wheels?

Ferry
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It is a Light Bicycle AR46 wheelset with CarbonTi x hubs and Sapim cx ray 24 spokes. 1380 grammes.

I need to get the build sheet completed.

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by sib

I like the tan walls with this bike also!
Looking forward to a wheel review when you get some miles on them.

Ferry
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I have added the build sheet.
Noctiluxx wrote:
Tue Apr 21, 2020 6:31 pm
Shoot it back lit to show the transition. I've seen this color in person and its stunning.
I will give it a try, thank you.

andychampionsound
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by andychampionsound

Just stumbled across this now, but wow what a beautiful looking bike! That integrated bar looks perfect.

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by andychampionsound

double post...

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PinaRene
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by PinaRene

Wow , stunning bike.. looks great. The bottle cages match the wheels perfectly with the carbon weave. Love the choice of wheels with the tires :beerchug:

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by mike

i really like the color on that giant. this is the best giant i have seen and i've owned quite a few!!!!

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