Trek 1.7 or OCR 1

slewd22

Hey All,

This is my first post, great forum btw, regarding what may be a very frequently discussed topic, so apologies in advance, but anyway here goes:

Im looking at buying my first road bike, i have heaps of mountain bike experience but have always been attracted to road cycling and im a fair beginner in the area. Im looking at either a Trek 1.7 for about AUD$2000 or a Giant OCR1 for about AUD$1900, the price isn't a HUGE factor but is still a consideration.
Intending to be used on medium and long rides on small to medium gradient.
Basically my questions are:
1. Are these comparable bikes?
2. Am i getting value?
3. Is there a 'better' bike out of the two?
4. Suggestions?
5. Any other questions i should be asking, when at the shop etc. etc.?

Oh and is the 1.9 worth paying an extra $400 for?

Thanks Alot!

rparedes

IMHO the giant OCR1 is a better value; just based on the components you get. The next "better bike" is the OCR C series or Cannondale CADD 9. Of course there many others. When i was shopping the treks were typically $300 to $500 more for comparable models.
Depending on the kind of rides yuo're planning things to look at are:
Best fit (frame size), tire size (23 or 25 mm- larger tire typically is smoother ride), gearing (triple or double or compact double- chain rings) suggest 10 speed rear.