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03-09-02, 09:24 PM
Hi,
I am looking at purchasing one of the 2 bikes (Giant TCR Team or Specialized M5). Any thought on which bike to choose?
I am wavering towards the Giant, as it has Camp Record. The non-traditional sizing, S-M-L makes me a bit nervous, however.
Can you still maintain all critical distances, such as seat to bottom bracket? I like the wheels (Nucleon), which are only a few grams heavier than Ksyrium.
The Specialized looks great, but I would guess the frame is heavier- is this right? Specialized notes that they have 11 different sizes. Is this a serious advantage over the Giant Team Once?
My thought is that I will be able to have correct size with the Giant, and I love Campy, so this will most likely be the bike I choose, unless someone can present a viable reason to go with the Specialized M5.
Thanks for your time,
Tom
I am looking at purchasing one of the 2 bikes (Giant TCR Team or Specialized M5). Any thought on which bike to choose?
I am wavering towards the Giant, as it has Camp Record. The non-traditional sizing, S-M-L makes me a bit nervous, however.
Can you still maintain all critical distances, such as seat to bottom bracket? I like the wheels (Nucleon), which are only a few grams heavier than Ksyrium.
The Specialized looks great, but I would guess the frame is heavier- is this right? Specialized notes that they have 11 different sizes. Is this a serious advantage over the Giant Team Once?
My thought is that I will be able to have correct size with the Giant, and I love Campy, so this will most likely be the bike I choose, unless someone can present a viable reason to go with the Specialized M5.
Thanks for your time,
Tom