2007 or 2008 model CGiant CRX 0??



elguapo

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Cross posted from the Australia and NZ forum

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Hi guys,

I am in the market for a Giant CRX 0 for my commute to work. I went to one of the bike stores in the area to get an idea of price when I spotted they still had a 2007 model CRX 0 on the shop floor. My dilema now is which is a better spec'd bike the 2007 or 2008? Being old stock the 2007 model can be had cheaper than a 2008 model but for the purpose of comparison I'd like to put price aside for the minute and just look purely at componentry.

According to the Giant Australia web site the differences are

2008 http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU...oad/1127/28933/

Shimano M485 hydraulic disc brakes
Raceface Ride bar and stem
Selle Italia Trans AM FK
Shimano M520 SPD clipless
Giant Lock-on grips

2007 http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU...ollections_id=2

Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes
Easton EA30 bar/stem
Fi'zi:k Aliante Sport w/manganese rail
Velo anatomic comfort grips
Shimano M505 SPD clipless

Can anyone offer an opinion as to which bike is better spec'd? With the exception of the pedals I am not really sure about the differences between the differing components.

Finally, has there been any changes to frame contruction etc between the 2007 and 2008 model years?

Thanks in advance.

Elguapo
 
Either one is a really high-end spec for a flat bar commuter bike. If there is a significant difference in price I would get the cheaper one. If there is not much difference in price go for the bike with the more comfortable saddle.