Shogun Ninja Vs Giant OCR1

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Can anyone give me any information on the Shogun Ninja. Have found a very good deal for $1000 but I cant find any spec details on any website.

I was ready to buy the OCR1 for $1300.

Both have 105 group sets with carbon forks and seat posts.

I am 5'2 female at entry level, and realize I dont need such a good bike, but cant go past these deals at this time of the year!

Any thoughts?

Much appreciated
Lindy

Can anyone give me any information on the Shogun Ninja. Have found a very good deal for $1000 but I cant find any spec details on any website.

I was ready to buy the OCR1 for $1300.

Both have 105 group sets with carbon forks and seat posts.

I am 5'2 female at entry level, and realize I dont need such a good bike, but cant go past these deals at this time of the year!

Any thoughts?

Much appreciated
Lindy
Hi,

I rode an OCR2 for a couple of years - nice stiff frame. I don't know about the Shogan though. Probably whatever you feel best on - six of one, half dozen of the other.
Good luck and have fun.

Can anyone give me any information on the Shogun Ninja. Have found a very good deal for $1000 but I cant find any spec details on any website.

I was ready to buy the OCR1 for $1300.

Both have 105 group sets with carbon forks and seat posts.

I am 5'2 female at entry level, and realize I dont need such a good bike, but cant go past these deals at this time of the year!

Any thoughts?

Much appreciated
LindyI don't know what country you're in, but in the States the OCR1 AL and OCR1 Composite both have Ultegra components.

Never heard of a Shogun Ninja bicycle.

I don't know what country you're in, but in the States the OCR1 AL and OCR1 Composite both have Ultegra components.

Never heard of a Shogun Ninja bicycle.
Well actually I am in Australia. Here, the OCR 0 has the Ultegra.

Well actually I am in Australia. Here, the OCR 0 has the Ultegra.Well that's a different bloody bicycle isn't it mate?! ;)

So this is what's available? ... http://www.giant-bicycle.com/au/030.000.000/030.000.000.asp?model=9876

Looks good. Has carbon fiber rear stays, which ours does not. And has mostly 105 whereas ours is Ultegra. I don't know how the exchange rates work out but this looks like a nice bike. Personally, I don't think there's a vast difference between 105 and Ultegra 9 speed anyway. Not worth the extra $$ really.

Get in plenty of test rides. It's the only way to really know if you'll be comfortable on a bike for any length of time.

Thanks for you input, mate ;)

Yes, it does look very good. The rear stays are carbon composite and I dont know if this is such a big deal though.

Well that's a different bloody bicycle isn't it mate?! ;)

So this is what's available? ... http://www.giant-bicycle.com/au/030.000.000/030.000.000.asp?model=9876

Looks good. Has carbon fiber rear stays, which ours does not. And has mostly 105 whereas ours is Ultegra. I don't know how the exchange rates work out but this looks like a nice bike. Personally, I don't think there's a vast difference between 105 and Ultegra 9 speed anyway. Not worth the extra $$ really.

Get in plenty of test rides. It's the only way to really know if you'll be comfortable on a bike for any length of time.