2004 TCR1 v.s 2004 MAILLOT JAUNE

[coltrane]

Alright cycling geeks, try this one out!!!!

I can get a new 2004 Giant TCR 1 or a slightly used 2004 Lemond Maillot Jaune for more or less the same money. Review all components at Lemond/Giant website and choose 1 and tell me why.

http://www.lemondbikes.com/2004_bikes/maillot_jaune.shtml

http://www.giant-bicycle.com/us/030...r=2004&bikesection=8834&range=151&model=10811

 

[boudreaux]

Alright cycling geeks, try this one out!!!!

I can get a new 2004 Giant TCR 1 or a slightly used 2004 Lemond Maillot Jaune for more or less the same money. Review all components at Lemond/Giant website and choose 1 and tell me why.

http://www.lemondbikes.com/2004_bikes/maillot_jaune.shtml

http://www.giant-bicycle.com/us/030...r=2004&bikesection=8834&range=151&model=10811

The one that fits and feels best. A no brainer.

 

[coltrane]

The one that fits and feels best. A no brainer.

come on, give me more than that!!

 

[keydates]

Can't go wrong with either one. Drivetrain wise, it looks like the Lemond is a little better.

 

[e_guevara]

Can't go wrong with either one. Drivetrain wise, it looks like the Lemond is a little better.

Dura-Ace over Ultegra...

 

[Claes]

Alright cycling geeks, try this one out!!!!

I can get a new 2004 Giant TCR 1 or a slightly used 2004 Lemond Maillot Jaune for more or less the same money. Review all components at Lemond/Giant website and choose 1 and tell me why.

http://www.lemondbikes.com/2004_bikes/maillot_jaune.shtml

http://www.giant-bicycle.com/us/030...r=2004&bikesection=8834&range=151&model=10811

Components aside, one has a carbon frame, the other steel. Base your
choiche on that, components you can change over time.

 

[Scuba Steve]

Alright cycling geeks, try this one out!!!!

I can get a new 2004 Giant TCR 1 or a slightly used 2004 Lemond Maillot Jaune for more or less the same money. Review all components at Lemond/Giant website and choose 1 and tell me why.

http://www.lemondbikes.com/2004_bikes/maillot_jaune.shtml

http://www.giant-bicycle.com/us/030...r=2004&bikesection=8834&range=151&model=10811

Assuming both bikes fit you...............What kind of riding are you going to be doing? The Giant composite bikes are nice and light, but very aggressive geometry. A little twitchy on fast descents. I am assuming you are talking about the Spine bike when you refer to the Maillot Jaune? If you are, it is a really nice riding bike. Buttery smooth. One of the best riding bikes I have ever ridden. If you are a weight weenie, the MJ is heavier by a pound or so, but I did see one pimped out at about 16.5 lbs. Don't worry about the components. They are both nice. D/A is nice, but Ultegra is pretty OK too. Fit and ride are most important. Enough rambling..........Good Luck.

Scuba Steve