Road Cycling - Giant TCR Opinions???

I had a chance to look at a few bikes over the weekend and was wondering what people think of the Giant TCR 1 or others in the TCR series?

How about the 2003 TCR Composites coming out soon? Anyone had a sneak peek at these yet. I will be buying next spring and i want to be totally informed before making a purchase. I am also considering Pinarello Surprise, Marinoni Omega or Marinoni Delta Plus, Trek 5200 and Colnago Dream Plus. I am leaving all other options open and if you have suggestions please spit them out. The reason I am leaning towards the TCR 1 is that for the price I am getting a lot more in the component groups than some of the other bikes.

Most of my riding is done in triathlons but I do not want a triathlon specific bike because I do participate in some road races and generally just like to ride long distances when the time allows.

Any advice or comparison would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Mike

I got a chance last friday to test 'drive' one of the new Giant TCR 1 Composite bikes. Wow. it accelerated very quickly. Even tho i was just wearing some cargo shorts and tennis shoes, the ride seemed quite comfortable, i assumed that was due to....well basically the entire bike being Carbon! The stem was a bit too long for me, but my friend that works at the bikeshop told me that Giant has 8(i think) different fitkits (sizes) for the stem and the seat. I'm fairly short at 5'9", so i am actually a supporter of the Compact frame geometry. However I did find that, im not sure if it was because it was carbon, or maybe the geometry, but sometimes the bike seemed a bit 'twitchy.' I figured I could iron out those details if i rode it more though! Compared to the trke 5200, i would choose the tcr 1 composite if you're going to go the carbon route. (yes i rode both) thats my take! :beer:

Originally posted by omesh
but my friend that works at the bikeshop told me that Giant has 8(i think) different fitkits (sizes) for the stem and the seat.

That info is at www.giant-bicycles.com

I love my OCR1 (not the same I know) - just giving it the THUMBS UP!

I stared longingly at the TCR models when I purchased my OCR 1. I think Giant makes great products.

Thanks for the information and the thumbs up.