TP_Mantis

Is this a good deal for a Giant OCR Composite Limited - $950
https://archive.giant-bicycles.com/us...06&model=11445

Thanks and any comments on the bike would be appreciated.

Of course i know that fit is most important and this is only a good deal if it fits. It it was $30 and didn't fit it is only a good deal to sell, not to ride.

Pi}{ie

I tried the OCR, and went with the TCR limited instead. I think 950 is an ok deal considering the components, and that its composite. Make sure its in good condition though and try to see if you can have a shop look over the frame to make sure their are no defects etc.

TP_Mantis

I am going to have a Giant Dealer look over the frame and components to make sure it is structurally and Mechanically sound.

SushiJoe

My wife has an OCR C3 and loves it. She won't even let me buy her another frame.

Pi}{ie

If you are looking at used Giants I have some good news for you. Giant is one of the only manufacturers who have a transferable lifetime frame warranty. This means even though you are buying this bike second hand should it receive a structural deffect Giant will still replace the frame. One shop I know of in this area is a Giant Dealer, about 2 years ago a man came in with a low end Giant Mountain bike from the mid 1980s, he was the 3rd owner and had owned the bike for some time.. The frame was cracked, he wanted advise if it was fixable. It sadly was not. However Giant offered him a discount off of any new bike he wanted. I cant remember the quoted discount I know it was either 200 or 300. Thats a pretty good trade in for a bike that probably never cost that to begin with. Essentially he was getting the price of a current entry level mountain bike off of any bike by Giant in the store. After hearing that its one more reason I love this company.

Pi}{ie

I'm in bike love with my TCR. We have a very good relationship, better than any I've ever had with a man.

sfcrossrider

You should try cheating with a CAAD9.

Pi}{ie

Its not cheating My TCR is very understanding and allows me to have an open relationship .

Pi}{ie

Of course after looking at the CAAD 9 I think the TCR will give me a nicer ride . She's pretty plush.

sfcrossrider

My CAAD9 is almost as plush as my custom, steel cyclocross race bike. Any plusher I might fall asleep on a ride again.

Pi}{ie

I luffz the carbon what can I say

TP_Mantis

Is there any way to transfer the ownership of a used bike?
Like a car has a title, anything to do with a bike, call the realer and register it under new happy owners?

gunnar1947

I had a Giant OCR Limited just like that and loved it. I needed a bicycle/frame with a longer head tube and the slightly longer wheelbase than the TCR, which made for a great ride for me. This past summer I sold the frame/fork on eBay for about $700. Now I wish I would have kept it.

Pi}{ie

I dont think you need to reregister the bike, especially with giant. Take note of the story I just posted about the frame failing after 20 years. It wasnt due to acident etc, the frame just failed, and Giant didnt care that the guy was the 3rd owner. I dont know that I ever registered mine. I'm pretty lazy like that

schnee

I have that exact same bike and love it. It's a very fast and stable descender, the carbon soaks up the bumps, and the tall head tube and longer wheelbase make it very comfortable for long miles. It's not a weight weenie bike, but the bang for buck is awesome. Perfect for the club riding, commuting and 50-60 mile training rides I do.

Criticisms? The rear chainstay is weirdly shaped and makes it difficult to mount a Garmin cadence sensor. Also be mindful of fit, Giants have long top tubes.


(Yes, I've flipped it since this picture.)

Pi}{ie

The sister to your OCR is the TCR Limited:

JonnyV

Giant? pffffff. Garbage.

schnee

Apostate!

SaiKaiTai

Got one of these last March... couldn't be happier.
Smooth, stable, very comfortable

Gluteus

I had the same bike (OCR limited 2005) with upgrades (Kysirium Elite wheels, compact 50/34 chain rings/cranks); I sold it for $1,000 at the end of the summer.
It's a great bike.

bigbossman 

Be aware that the stock wheels are crap - they are both flexy AND heavy. The Stock Truvativ crank ain't no great shakes, either.

I put a decent wheel-set on mine, and installed a Shimano Ultegra crank set as well. Much better ride, and much crisper shifting than stock. So far, I have about 6,000 or so miles (mostly centuries) on mine, without complaint. The OCR Limited is a very smooth, all day rider.

schnee

True, first thing I did was swap out the crank and wheelset too.

The brakes are a bit mushy also. I found some Ultegra level long reach brakes and it stops much more confidently also. If you're not a Clyde like me, that may not be necessary.

JF1

That's a fair price. Great, smooth ride. Like bigbossman, I changed out the wheels and upgraded everything to Ultegra and couldn't be happier. Put a new saddle on it as well.

bigbossman 

I'm a clyde as well. I was going to swap out the generic brake calipers for Ultegra, but decided to change the pads first to see if that helped. BIG difference - turns out, the factory pads are crap, too.

FWIW, those are Mike Garcia custom wheels.

Oddly enough, I like the stock Selle Viper saddle quite a bit, and have 6,000+ miles on it.