It's a Giant.

????

I think I was pretty clear.

What a c*ck!

You seem to think that this thread should be taken seriously???
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

I posted a Moots dripping with Chris King, Record and plenty of other bling and got roasted.
What makes your Giant so special? ;)

You are bitter that your bike wasn't the hit you thought it was - so you feel better slagging off others and perceived lesser brands - I get it

For you your bike makes up for the deficient size of your appendage so you've thrown cash at it - and you belittle those who haven't spent as much.

I've no such appendage concerns and I'm confident and very happy riding my Giant -Its a fantastic performing bike, weighs 7.5kg, cost a fraction of yours - bang for for Buck it's better - that's why it's special and is considered "HOT"

It's not just about the Brand.

It's all a good laugh!;)

Yep, that is obviously it.
It's a Giant.
Enjoy it if it makes you happy.

I will thanks! I hope someday you find bike satisfaction.

In fairness, his bike was very well-received in the "Would you drill it?" thread at dentistbikeforums.net.

Funny thing: I've probably gotten more compliments on my TCX - my least expensive geared bike, than I've received on any of my other bikes, which get their fair share of admiration.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YphnHLb5o8fBpnfI2
All it has is a gorgeous color, nice proportions, intelligent assembly and a bit of smart graphics. ;) Never understood why anyone would need to read the labels or recognize the manufacturers to determine whether a bike was hot or not.

Pretty much. Overall shape/proportions/set-up are highest on my list. Graphics/paint can move a bike up on my scale more than it can move it down. Brand/componentry level doesn't make or break, but can move the needle a bit.

If I recall correctly you got roasted because of bizarre seat and bar angles that help you go super fast or something...And then didnt handle it in what would be considered a graceful manner lol. Maybe that was someone else, I cant remember. Its cool man, we all make mistakes. For instance I posted a gravel bike here and got destroyed, but I will be back!

That Giant on the other hand is set up perfectly.

It doesn't help that he posted with a google pics link that evidently has the shelf life of room temperature milk that we can't see anymore:

Buying a Giant is like buying a house in the suburbs. Well maybe not exactly as most Giants don't start crumbling due to poor construction after 5 years. Some people don't care if there are 6 houses on their block that are identical to their own.

On that note, here is my gravel/cross bike updated. I changed out the ugly bars and tape. Got a Salsa Cowbell 3 and put Salsa cork tape on. I also swapped over to the Eurus wheels.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4769/3...5d72f0ec_b.jpg

Thats a good way of putting it. Giant have incredible experience in building bombproof aluminium frames - superb warranty too.

It does look the same as others being black - though its definitely not identical, The Giant SL1 ALUX (anodised silver) is fairly uncommon bike in the UK and the SLR ALUXX hydro-formed frameset I have was never retailed and only available to dealers. The components I chose to suit my riding and budget. Setup/fit was established with the assistance of a former track/road racer and also trained fitter.

Gratuitous opportunity for another pic so its not all words.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4602/...f8efa8fe_c.jpgDSC_0053 by DC Creative Design, on Flickr

I like the colour! And that it looks to have exactly the same geometry/angles as my TCR (when you overlay the images).

Erm! - perhaps remove the sub branding/logos (rims/stem) and an have an all back saddle/post combo.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4720/...84935a60_b.jpgBombtrack by DC Creative Design, on Flickr

I like those ideas. I actually want to black out the FD, pedals, and skewers too, because was built with on hand parts so little by little I will.

I love how he said it was "dripping with Chris King". It had a CK headset. He makes a nice headset(and serves up some mean tri-tip), but that description was just sooo (French for shower).

Never ever. Just makes you wonder what went on in the design room that day.

It looks like they focused on being different, instead of just being better.

My Canyon Ultimate Disc


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4750/...d8d5ebae_k.jpgUltimate

hot like dragon burps, just cut that steer tube down though.

Pulled the Cosmic stickers off the wheels? I'm liking that.