Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,916
Likes: 2
From: Perth, Australia and sometimes Penang Malaysia
Bikes: Litespeed L1r, Litespeed Ghisallo 07, TCR Advanced Team SL 0 ISP, Giant TCR Advanced SL, Giant TCR Advanced Team - T-Mobile, Giant Propel Advanced SL
Hi
I have a TCR Advanced Team, speaking from this perspective the lighter weight frame, the smaller wheelbase and probably stiffer frame would all help in climbing, on the way down the handling is sharper
and less stable than the OCR which is more stretched out and designed for more comfort.