Originally Posted by jhg152
Looking to start the new bike season with a new bike -- my first with drop bars -- and wondering if anyone has any thoughts about the two above. I want something for day tours and possible weekends, and am looking for a comfort style of bike rather than a really aggressive roadie position. Should I worry about the fact that the Giant OCR1 only comes in small, medium and large (the LBS, which has one of each in stock, insists that the medium is right for me and the small for my biking buddy)?
And will I really notice the difference between the Ultegra, which is the OCR1 componentry, and the 105 that comes with the Sequoia Expert?
Oh, and while I am asking, anyone got any thoughts on alternatives for those two bikes alternatives to those two anyway? I guess the price could go to C$1,800/US$1,500 with tax and all the other things one wants to add to a touring style bike (rack, clipless pedals and so on).
I like the Sequoia so much, I didn't get rid of it after buying a Roubaix Pro. The 105 is just fine, and candidly, other than looks, and obviously weight, I certainly see no big difference (feel) between 105 and Dura-ace, let alone Ultegra.
The Sequoia has a stem that can be adjusted from the most comfortable to aggressive. BTW, the bike is not slow - I have had mine up to 37.2 mph on the flats. It is also a very attractive looking bike. You will not be unhappy with a Sequoia. Oh, and yes, even though I have a Roubaix, I often use my Sequoia to do interval workouts.