TCR upgrade model/year decision?

[Schulzy]

I beg to differ... Moving from my entry level chinese carbon frame to my TCR adv pro 1 2017 was a massive and completely noticeable difference. I know where you are coming from, but an entry level 10kg bike to a mid to high level 7kg bike is a large difference.

@Schulzy - Personally I would take the plunge and go for the SL now if you can afford it as you may not like the new TCR's looks anyway.

That's what I was thinking, I really do like the look of the current iteration frame even though it has externally mounted cables and if I'm honest I can't stand the look of the intergrated stem on the propel and the defy, I'm assuming they are going to use the same design stem on the new TCR. If I was to wait for the 2020 it would be purely for the margial gains and as you said I may not like the look of it.

The only real hesitation I have is that a lot of people are reporting that the disc model TCR's arent as snappy as the rim brake counterparts. I took a mates rim brake SL 1 for a spin on the weekend and it felt so lively, was amazing. I'm worried the disc model won't have the same feel and repsonse as others have reported, I can't see what would be causing the slower feel, surely its only down to the additional weight, geometry wise they are identical and if anything the disc variant should have stiffer front forks and also will be stiffer with through axles.

[bedampft]

Don't worry. The only diffrence, if there is any, will be due to weight. The frameset feals the same.
If got a rimbrake SL and for a week now, my new SL Disc. With the same position and components (saddle, stem, bar, bartape), i can't tell the two appart. Except for brakeing, especially in the wet, and the level feel.

[jlok]

People claim rim brake frameset has got a livelier ride than disc brake. How do you feel it?

[Noctiluxx]

Don't worry. The only diffrence, if there is any, will be due to weight. The frameset feals the same.
If got a rimbrake SL and for a week now, my new SL Disc. With the same position and components (saddle, stem, bar, bartape), i can't tell the two appart. Except for brakeing, especially in the wet, and the level feel.

My SL with Mavic Cosmic Carbon SL UST wheels set up as tubeless is noticeably stiffer, livelier, than my buddies TCR Advanced Pro bike with Zipp 303's. Both of us noticed the difference. Pic of the two bikes below.

[mpulsiv]

Keep in mind that TCR disc bikes have 140mm front rotor. Stick to rim brake models or wait to see whether 2020 model will have 160mm rotor.

[jlok]

you can swap it to 160 just fine. I did it with my SL.

[bedampft]

Don't worry. The only diffrence, if there is any, will be due to weight. The frameset feals the same.
If got a rimbrake SL and for a week now, my new SL Disc. With the same position and components (saddle, stem, bar, bartape), i can't tell the two appart. Except for brakeing, especially in the wet, and the level feel.

My SL with Mavic Cosmic Carbon SL UST wheels set up as tubeless is noticeably stiffer, livelier, than my buddies TCR Advanced Pro bike with Zipp 303's. Both of us noticed the difference. Pic of the two bikes below.

That maybe so, but i was compairing my two SL framesets.

People claim rim brake frameset has got a livelier ride than disc brake. How do you feel it?

As i sad, can't feel a diffrence between those two. One is as nice to ride as the other. I'm pretty much riding one of'em every day in the week.

Keep in mind that TCR disc bikes have 140mm front rotor. Stick to rim brake models or wait to see whether 2020 model will have 160mm rotor.

Srsly? You do realise that you can swap the rotor for a bigger one? You can can do that on 99,9% of the bikes with disc brakes (Mtb oder Road). That's been possible for ages.
Anyway, i'm still riding 140mm back and front. Haven't had the need for bigger ones, with my 67kg.

[mpulsiv]

Keep in mind that TCR disc bikes have 140mm front rotor. Stick to rim brake models or wait to see whether 2020 model will have 160mm rotor.

Srsly? You do realise that you can swap the rotor for a bigger one? You can can do that on 99,9% of the bikes with disc brakes (Mtb oder Road). That's been possible for ages.
Anyway, i'm still riding 140mm back and front. Haven't had the need for bigger ones, with my 67kg.

Thanks for an intellectual comment I had no idea that rotors can be swapped. Perhaps any bike could be stripped and build with favorite parts?
Are you serious?

[bedampft]

Keep in mind that TCR disc bikes have 140mm front rotor. Stick to rim brake models or wait to see whether 2020 model will have 160mm rotor.

Srsly? You do realise that you can swap the rotor for a bigger one? You can can do that on 99,9% of the bikes with disc brakes (Mtb oder Road). That's been possible for ages.
Anyway, i'm still riding 140mm back and front. Haven't had the need for bigger ones, with my 67kg.

Thanks for an intellectual comment I had no idea that rotors can be swapped. Perhaps any bike could be stripped and build with favorite parts?
Are you serious?

Don't BS me dude. If you already knew that, why post your original comment on waiting for the MY20 due to 160mm rotors? Thats no valid point at all

[mpulsiv]

Keep in mind that TCR disc bikes have 140mm front rotor. Stick to rim brake models or wait to see whether 2020 model will have 160mm rotor.

Srsly? You do realise that you can swap the rotor for a bigger one? You can can do that on 99,9% of the bikes with disc brakes (Mtb oder Road). That's been possible for ages.
Anyway, i'm still riding 140mm back and front. Haven't had the need for bigger ones, with my 67kg.

Thanks for an intellectual comment I had no idea that rotors can be swapped. Perhaps any bike could be stripped and build with favorite parts?
Are you serious?

Don't BS me dude. If you already knew that, why post your original comment on waiting for the MY20 due to 160mm rotors? Thats no valid point at all

You are right! I'm here to BS you dude, and you are here to bring wealth of knowledge and valuable contibution to this forum.

[Hexsense]

An Ultegra or Sram Centerline X disc rotor cost like what? 50 dollars?
Waiting for next year upgrade to save 50 dollars doesn't make sense as the next year model might be a full refresh that cost way more than the current one.

Actually, the 140mm rotor that was on the front is a good back up for rear wheel anyway. It's not completely useless even if you switch to 160mm up front.

[scapie]

Don't worry. The only diffrence, if there is any, will be due to weight. The frameset feals the same.
If got a rimbrake SL and for a week now, my new SL Disc. With the same position and components (saddle, stem, bar, bartape), i can't tell the two appart. Except for brakeing, especially in the wet, and the level feel.

My SL with Mavic Cosmic Carbon SL UST wheels set up as tubeless is noticeably stiffer, livelier, than my buddies TCR Advanced Pro bike with Zipp 303's. Both of us noticed the difference. Pic of the two bikes below.

not on topic but cool pic with the hollywood sign in the background