Felt F4C vs Giant TCR comp 2
08-07-06, 02:05 PM
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Felt F4C vs Giant TCR comp 2
So...I'm in the market for a new bike... I've test ridden just about every bike within my price range out there, and when it comes down to it, its either a Felt F4C or a Giant TCR comp 2 (Giant is $70 more, same bike store). Problem is, I can't decide between the two. HELP!
08-07-06, 02:16 PM
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Giant makes helluva good bikes. Pending both are 06's get the Giant.
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I looked at and rode the F4C the other day. Very Very nice bike. The frame and fork felt nice and stiff and overall the ride was pretty soft. Very sharp red paint to. The full Ultegra felt like....well full Ultegra. The bike I rode had Flash Point wheels so I can't really say much about the stock hoops. Can't go wrong either way....Giant or Felt
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08-07-06, 02:42 PM
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I'd go with the Felt. There is no quality improvement in the Giant, use the extra $70 for a new jersey or something 
08-07-06, 03:33 PM
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Get the one that I like, the Giant.
08-07-06, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by quay
So...I'm in the market for a new bike... I've test ridden just about every bike within my price range out there, and when it comes down to it, its either a Felt F4C or a Giant TCR comp 2 (Giant is $70 more, same bike store). Problem is, I can't decide between the two. HELP!
Frame designs are different, Giant is a compact frame with higher stand over height and shorter wheelbase.
The shorter wheel base makes for more agressive, quicker handling. The Felt is a more conventional frame, so the handling would be slower. The Felt has a dura-ace rear derailleur, while the Giant has better specified shimano 105 brakes, the Felts brakes are un-branded.
Plus if you get the Giant before the 31st of Aug, you get a free jersey, which makes up for the price difference anyway.
https://www.giantbicycle.com/us/page....rticleID=10132
