Was $899 a good deal for this bike?
Giant OCR TOURING 2004 model was still in the box
Specifications: frame ALUXX butted aluminum, Compact Road Design, Touring specific geometry and features, three water bottle mounts, fender and rack mounts, internal cable routing fork Giant CrMo, 1" w/disc tab derailleur Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano Deore LX shifters Shimano Ultegra flightdeck STI, 9 speed cranks TruVativ Elita ISIS drive, 30/42/52T pedals Shimano Alium Clipless handlebar Easton EA 50 stem Ahead Alloy adjustable headset cane creek aheadset brakes Avid BBDB Road Disc levers tektro rx 2.0 saddle Fizik Vitesse cp, crmo rails seatpost Easton EA50 rims Mavic A319, 36 Hole hubs Shimano Deore, 36H, disc brake Tires Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x28c cassette SRAM PG950 11-32T, 9 speed spokes Stainless Steel, 14/15G extra's integrated spoke holder w 3 extra spokes |
Thread better posted before purchase.
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Well I have a 14 day window to try the bike out. I was debating between the bianchi volpe and the surly crosscheck both of which are also 899 but This giant was spec'd better so I just went for it. Now I guess I am just looking for confirmation that I made the right choice before it is too late to change my mind. Here are the specs for the Crosscheck
Spec Name Surly Cross-Check Frame Reynolds 631 double-butted chromoly Fork Chromoly Headset Ritchey Logic Comp Rims/Wheels Alex, 32 hole Hubs Shimano Deore Spokes 15g stainless Tires Ritchey SpeedMax Cross, 700 x 32 Crankset Cyclone with QBP Engagement Rings Chainwheel 36/48 Bottom Bracket Shimano Deore LX Chain Shimano HG-72 Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra Rear Cogs Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed: 12-25 Shifters Shimano bar con Handlebars Salsa Moto Ace Stem Tahoma Brake Levers Shimano Brakes Tektro cantilever Saddle Velo Endzone Seat Post Kalloy Uno Color(s) Bean Green Here are the specs for the Bianchi Volpe Spec Name Bianchi Volpe Frame Double-butted chromoly Fork Double-butted chromoly Rims/Wheels Alex ACE 19 Hubs Shimano Tiagra Tires WTB All Terrainasaurus 700 x 32 Crankset Sugino XD500T Chainwheel 48/38/28 Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Rear Cogs SRAM, 9-speed: 11-32 Shifters Shimano Tiagra STI Handlebars Aluminum Stem Forged aluminum Brake Levers Shimano Tiagra Brakes Cane Creek SCX-5 cantilevers Pedals Wellgo clipless, 2-sided Saddle Bianchi Velo, Women's saddle on 44cm Seat Post Poise XC suspension Accessories & Extras Rack, fender mounts It seemed to me that the parts were so much nicer on the Giant OCR touring that it was no contest. But I am new to this so I just wanted to get some opinions of some experienced touring folks. Thanks for any input. |
Nothing wrong with Giant - I like their products & have always thought them an excellent value for the money. If you want validation for your choice, the previous sentence is as close as I can come.
My advice is don't obsess about it. You got a great bike at a great price. Now just go ride. |
If I had $899 to spare, I would ask what size... I think it is a good deal. Reasonable quality components, and one of the few road bikes with factory disks.
I actually perk up whenever I see an OCR touring on eBay, but they are almost always small sized... so I lose interest quickly. ;) I think you made the right choice, but either of the others would be nice too. You won't get a bad bike out of the deal. |
OCR touring, Little Darwin? There is such a thing, distinct from the road bike? I've got a reason for asking, but it's too much a long term idea to start my own thread.
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Thanks for the feedback :-) I did a forum search on ocr touring and read some good stuff. I am taking it on a 70 mile ride tomorrow from Minneapolis MN to Faribault MN. So far I do love the bike. I think it is a keeper.
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Originally Posted by Nermal
OCR touring, Little Darwin? There is such a thing, distinct from the road bike? I've got a reason for asking, but it's too much a long term idea to start my own thread.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/030...2004&range=149 If the above link doesn't work, drill down at the US Giant site, Yu will find it in the 2004 Archive under OCR Elite. |
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