Giant TCR1
11-18-04, 09:39 AM
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(I edited my original question because it was unclear and Im sorry if it sounded stupid)
Does anybody here have experience with this bike for not racing purposes ?
I know that it is individual feeling and I need to see for myself but it would be good to hear what people have to say.
thanks.
Does anybody here have experience with this bike for not racing purposes ?
I know that it is individual feeling and I need to see for myself but it would be good to hear what people have to say.
thanks.
Last edited by bikecarmel; 11-18-04 at 12:36 PM. Reason: Giant TCR1 for non racers
11-18-04, 09:45 AM
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No, wait..., Yes, wait...., No, wait....., Yes, wait....
head spinning, have to go sort this out.
edited post for edited original post by original post editor(is there an emoticon for confused?).
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head spinning, have to go sort this out.
edited post for edited original post by original post editor(is there an emoticon for confused?).
see below for quote of original unedited post.
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11-18-04, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bikecarmel
Is this crazy to buy the Giant TCR1 carbon if I don't race but only ride for fun
and for fitness. ?
and for fitness. ?
11-18-04, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bikecarmel
My original question was lost in another thread so I try again :
11-18-04, 11:00 AM
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(of course I don't ask if this bike is good sure it is good but
the racing geometry- handlebar so down)
(You see Jan Ullrich when he rides this bike his back is flat down like a table,it does not look so comfortable.)
the racing geometry- handlebar so down)
(You see Jan Ullrich when he rides this bike his back is flat down like a table,it does not look so comfortable.)
11-18-04, 11:04 AM
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Jan Ullrich doesn't ride a Giant. 
It is a fake.
I think we misunderstood your question. You are the only only one that can answer your question. I don't race but I ride a racing bike. I like the geometry setup I have. You may not. We don't know. I think what most thought was are you asking if it is silly to spend large amount on a bike if you do not race and the answer to that is no. Buy whatever you think you will enjoy the most. Good luck
It is a fake.
I think we misunderstood your question. You are the only only one that can answer your question. I don't race but I ride a racing bike. I like the geometry setup I have. You may not. We don't know. I think what most thought was are you asking if it is silly to spend large amount on a bike if you do not race and the answer to that is no. Buy whatever you think you will enjoy the most. Good luck
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11-18-04, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Iron Chef
Jan Ullrich doesn't ride a Giant.
It is a fake.
I think we misunderstood your question. You are the only only one that can answer your question. I don't race but I ride a racing bike. I like the geometry setup I have. You may not. We don't know. I think what most thought was are you asking if it is silly to spend large amount on a bike if you do not race and the answer to that is no. Buy whatever you think you will enjoy the most. Good luck
It is a fake.
I think we misunderstood your question. You are the only only one that can answer your question. I don't race but I ride a racing bike. I like the geometry setup I have. You may not. We don't know. I think what most thought was are you asking if it is silly to spend large amount on a bike if you do not race and the answer to that is no. Buy whatever you think you will enjoy the most. Good luck
and had pain in my neck and back after every ride.
So I just posted it here and I hope to get opinions from people like me (I mean not profesionals racers) about this bike.
11-18-04, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bikecarmel
Thanks man, the reason again why I ask this is that I dont want to buy this bike and then try to sell it 4 weeks later because I could not see anything but my front wheel and 6 meters of road in front of me,
and had pain in my neck and back after every ride.
So I just posted it here and I hope to get opinions from people like me (I mean not profesionals racers) about this bike.
and had pain in my neck and back after every ride.
So I just posted it here and I hope to get opinions from people like me (I mean not profesionals racers) about this bike.
11-18-04, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bikecarmel
Thanks man, the reason again why I ask this is that I dont want to buy this bike and then try to sell it 4 weeks later because I could not see anything but my front wheel and 6 meters of road in front of me,
and had pain in my neck and back after every ride.
So I just posted it here and I hope to get opinions from people like me (I mean not profesionals racers) about this bike.
and had pain in my neck and back after every ride.
So I just posted it here and I hope to get opinions from people like me (I mean not profesionals racers) about this bike.
11-18-04, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bikecarmel
Thanks man, the reason again why I ask this is that I dont want to buy this bike and then try to sell it 4 weeks later because I could not see anything but my front wheel and 6 meters of road in front of me,
and had pain in my neck and back after every ride.
So I just posted it here and I hope to get opinions from people like me (I mean not profesionals racers) about this bike.
and had pain in my neck and back after every ride.
So I just posted it here and I hope to get opinions from people like me (I mean not profesionals racers) about this bike.
11-18-04, 12:45 PM
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He might not know. FWIW I'm in the drops probably more than anyone in the group I ride with. That said I am probably on the hoods 90% of the time. Also if he isn't from a road bike background (which is great, glad to see newcomers ) I doubt any road bike will be comfortable. I may be wrong. Like that search for the comfortable road saddle, I don't buy it. I don't think there is such a thing. You ride then your butt eventually gets used to it. Then it don't hurt no more. If your abs are weak then your back will be a little sore at first. You get stronger. A comfort oreinted bike may make the transition easier but a lot of us like to try to ride fast. Its fun.
