New Giant TCR Advanced announced

[Weber]

Hi,
I have the giant pr 2 on my tcr advanced 2021 disc bike. Can anyone tell me the model of the bearing they use?

[MrAppleSeeds]

Anybody else with a non ISP TCR get cracking or popping noises when they're tightening their seat clamp? For background, I have the right seat wedge (4.5-5.5.NM), use a torque wrench, and seatpost has assembly paste. I've adjusted the seatpost a couple of times and is free of any visible cracks but it does makes me uneasy every time so I'm curious if anybody else has the same experience

[JOwenSmith]

Anybody else with a non ISP TCR get cracking or popping noises when they're tightening their seat clamp?

I get the subtle noise of the grit from the carbon paste every now and then, but nothing I would really call "cracking or popping".

[JOwenSmith]

Speaking of, here is my M/L Chameleon Galaxy built up for the winter on 32mm GravelKings on Mason X Hunt wheels.

[gdnicoll]

Anybody else with a non ISP TCR get cracking or popping noises when they're tightening their seat clamp? For background, I have the right seat wedge (4.5-5.5.NM), use a torque wrench, and seatpost has assembly paste. I've adjusted the seatpost a couple of times and is free of any visible cracks but it does makes me uneasy every time so I'm curious if anybody else has the same experience

Removing the wedge, taking the bolt out and covering the length of it including under the head with grease seems to work for me. Had to do it a couple of days ago, last time was maybe a couple of years before that


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[MrAppleSeeds]

Removing the wedge, taking the bolt out and covering the length of it including under the head with grease seems to work for me. Had to do it a couple of days ago, last time was maybe a couple of years before that

I'll give that a try next time I have to take it out. Also, what's the best way to dislodge the seatpost from the frame? Ive seen people knocking on the saddle from the bottom to twisting their saddle side to side- you'd think that there would be an easier way to do it

[gdnicoll]

Removing the wedge, taking the bolt out and covering the length of it including under the head with grease seems to work for me. Had to do it a couple of days ago, last time was maybe a couple of years before that

I'll give that a try next time I have to take it out. Also, what's the best way to dislodge the seatpost from the frame? Ive seen people knocking on the saddle from the bottom to twisting their saddle side to side- you'd think that there would be an easier way to do it

Loosen the bolt a couple of turns, then with the hex wrench still in there, give the bolt a tap with a hammer (onto the end/ top side of the hex wrench) to dislodge the lower part of the wedge. It might need quite a good tap. You will know when you have dislodged it because the seat post should then easily come out. At least, that is how it worked for me. I will admit I was nervous as to whether it would move, but in the end it was pretty straight forward


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[MrAppleSeeds]

While I wait for my Giant retailer to reply, what do you guys think about this area on my fork. First time owning a carbon fork so I don't know if this is normal for this area because the rest of the steerer above is flawless and there seems to be a lot going on in terms of the carbon layup here but yea there are uneven joins and tiny chips all over

[shotgun1]

@MrAppleSeeds

ISP Popping - I do recall hearing a pop as I tightened it. Shouldn't be an issue I think as you're using a torque wrench
Steerer on fork -first photo shows a clear cavity due to the shadow it seems to create - best to wait for your LBS's response before riding

[Robius]

While I wait for my Giant retailer to reply, what do you guys think about this area on my fork. First time owning a carbon fork so I don't know if this is normal for this area because the rest of the steerer above is flawless and there seems to be a lot going on in terms of the carbon layup here but yea there are uneven joins and tiny chips all over

That area is probably pretty thick but finishing looks really bad. Especially for a Giant fork.

[MrAppleSeeds]

That area is probably pretty thick but finishing looks really bad. Especially for a Giant fork.

My thought too when I first saw it. Found the QC sticker on the steerer ironic

[naylor343]

Liking the new colour scheme for the new Bike Exchange bikes.

[Aeo]

[openwheelracing]

Nice new colors. Giant colors.

Question: can I use normal round dust cap and spacers on an Advanced 2. Stock the bike comes with "aero" stylle spacers that only truly fits Giant stems. I wonder if normal round setup works? Has anyone opened it up yet?

[js]

I like the bike design, but whoever put that kit together should be let go for many reasons... here are eight examples.