Which is better? 2007 Giant T-Mobile / 2008 Giant
11-28-08, 07:52 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Which is better? 2007 Giant T-Mobile / 2008 Giant
Could anyone tell me the major differences between these 2 bikes below. Of course cost aside.
2007 Giant TCR ADVANCED TEAM T-MOBIL:
https://cgi.ebay.com/2007-TCR-ADVANCE...1%7C240%3A1318
2008 Giant TCR Advanced 1:
https://classifieds.roadbikereview.co...?product=12333
I'm trying to understand the differences as I buy my first "performance" bike and am having some trouble figuring out what to buy. Thanks much!
2007 Giant TCR ADVANCED TEAM T-MOBIL:
https://cgi.ebay.com/2007-TCR-ADVANCE...1%7C240%3A1318
2008 Giant TCR Advanced 1:
https://classifieds.roadbikereview.co...?product=12333
I'm trying to understand the differences as I buy my first "performance" bike and am having some trouble figuring out what to buy. Thanks much!
11-28-08, 07:59 PM
#3
CPM M4
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: The West Side (Of Rochester, NY).
Posts: 4,930
Bikes: Light.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
These frames both have an Integrated Seatpost (ISP), which would have to be cut down if too tall. Make sure you get your measurements down before you click anything else.
__________________
Ten tenths.
Ten tenths.
11-28-08, 08:29 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Boulder, CO
Posts: 2,339
Bikes: Road, MTB, Folding, Commuting bikes...
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
The T-Mobil one will probably be harder to sell down the road... (You'd think someone selling a team bike would know how to spell T-Mobile)
12-01-08, 10:16 PM
#5
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Decided to go with the TCR Advanced Team. Pictures are from last night, but I just had it fit and the seat post cut this afternoon. Can't wait to put some miles under this baby ASAP!
12-01-08, 10:59 PM
#7
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,457
Bikes: Isaac Impulse, Litespeed Solano, Mongoose Bosberg, Trek 5500, (recently sold Litespeed Classic, Scott Speedster Flat bar)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
BIke looks awesome. How good of a deal did you get. Seems like they are out there. Very nice.
12-01-08, 11:32 PM
#8
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
12-01-08, 11:37 PM
#10
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
12-02-08, 12:17 AM
#11
mountain troll
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: santa cruz mountains
Posts: 1,127
Bikes: the hummer brand mountain bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
if you're gonna be rocking such an extreme saddle to bar drop, be sure and stretch every day...
12-02-08, 06:16 AM
#13
Senior Member
Those bikes are very light. When I was buying my bike the shop had just received a few frames and were taking them out of the box and he handed one to me. It made my CF Kuota feel like lead, even though mine only weighed 200g more and is hardly a heavyweight. The difference was I never felt mine completely stripped like the TCR advanced was.
12-02-08, 06:29 AM
#14
out walking the earth
12-02-08, 07:33 AM
#15
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Guys, I wrote that the picture was when it was brand new. I have SINCE cut the seat post about 2 inches. I guess I'll need some pictures to prove??
12-02-08, 08:18 AM
#17
pan y agua
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 31,302
Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike
Mentioned: 17 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1447 Post(s)
Liked 724 Times
in
371 Posts
The bike retailed for $6,000 in 2007. I got mine new then for $5,000.
tHe 2009 SL is a little bit stiffer, and a few grams lighter, which drives down the price of the 2007's and 2008's (but not as good looking IMHO).
The Team Advanced is still a great bike and getting a new one for a few thousand below what the 2009 would cost is a great way to go.
12-02-08, 08:59 AM
#18
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
At the buy it now price of $3499, I'd say you got a pretty good deal for an NOS bike.
The bike retailed for $6,000 in 2007. I got mine new then for $5,000.
tHe 2009 SL is a little bit stiffer, and a few grams lighter, which drives down the price of the 2007's and 2008's (but not as good looking IMHO).
The Team Advanced is still a great bike and getting a new one for a few thousand below what the 2009 would cost is a great way to go.
The bike retailed for $6,000 in 2007. I got mine new then for $5,000.
tHe 2009 SL is a little bit stiffer, and a few grams lighter, which drives down the price of the 2007's and 2008's (but not as good looking IMHO).
The Team Advanced is still a great bike and getting a new one for a few thousand below what the 2009 would cost is a great way to go.
12-02-08, 09:39 AM
#19
pan y agua
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 31,302
Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike
Mentioned: 17 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1447 Post(s)
Liked 724 Times
in
371 Posts
I believe it has to be a 2007. There was no T-Mobile in 2008, thus I don't think Giant made a TCR Team Advanced in the T-Mobile colors in 2008.
The Deda Newton stem, also makes me think its 2007.
Are the wheels tubeless? The 2008 TCR Advanced was spec'd with Dura Ace tubeless compatible wheels, and Shimano pro handlebars and stem. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/...ad/1202/29235/
The Deda Newton stem, also makes me think its 2007.
Are the wheels tubeless? The 2008 TCR Advanced was spec'd with Dura Ace tubeless compatible wheels, and Shimano pro handlebars and stem. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/...ad/1202/29235/
Last edited by merlinextraligh; 12-02-08 at 09:49 AM.
12-02-08, 11:51 AM
#21
Mitcholo
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Oost Vlaanderen in mind, Cleveland in body
Posts: 8,850
Bikes: 2010 Mitcholo w/ Sram Force/Red
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I believe it has to be a 2007. There was no T-Mobile in 2008, thus I don't think Giant made a TCR Team Advanced in the T-Mobile colors in 2008.
The Deda Newton stem, also makes me think its 2007.
Are the wheels tubeless? The 2008 TCR Advanced was spec'd with Dura Ace tubeless compatible wheels, and Shimano pro handlebars and stem. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/...ad/1202/29235/
The Deda Newton stem, also makes me think its 2007.
Are the wheels tubeless? The 2008 TCR Advanced was spec'd with Dura Ace tubeless compatible wheels, and Shimano pro handlebars and stem. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/...ad/1202/29235/
12-02-08, 12:47 PM
#23
He drop me
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Central PA
Posts: 11,664
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 138 Post(s)
Liked 12 Times
in
9 Posts
That frame is hot...I want an ISP frame...a Giant even. Got to talk to my LBS about this situation but the Neo Exile is on the way. 
__________________
The views expressed by this poster do not reflect the views of BikeForums.net.
The views expressed by this poster do not reflect the views of BikeForums.net.
