wannabefast wrote: ↑Mon Dec 20, 2021 9:15 pm
+1 would be very interested in how it compares to the SL6.
After around 1000km of winter rides here, I would say that it is exactly the same fit (stack, reach, etc.), and that the handling is noticeably more stable.
The stiffness during accelerations is indistinguishable, and the confort is a tad bit worst on the TCR (the seatmast seems more stiff vertically), which is largely compensated with the use of a rear 28mm tire. The road buzz is then filtered even better than on the SL6, but the low frequency undulation of the road is less filtered. I managed a 9 hours ride on poor road surface with no issues at all.
Regarding stability, I expected to need to countersteer to stay straight during powerful pedalstrokes as I was used with the SL6 but it was not necessary with the TCR, this is the main difference that I saw with the SL6. It feels much more as being on a rail : it stays right.
During descents, it needs more input to corner but on the other hand it is much more reassuring when riding along.
Aerowise, I tested a few straight lines with bike power calculators and they seem on par too but it is not easy to prove precisely
Now I need to add some real alpine climbs to have a clear picture, but overall I'm very happy with both bikes