Giant TCR Alloy & OCR Elite

[Zer0hmz]

Hi everyone,
Does anyone happen to know what the difference is between the Giant TCR Alloy and the Giant OCR Elite??

I looked at their specs, but I guess my less experienced eye can't appreciate the major differences between the two.


TCR Alloy:

color Yellow
size XS, S, M, L, XL
frame ALUXX SL double butted aluminum, Compact Road Design, Integrated forged headtube
fork Giant Composite aero straightblade, 1 1/8", alloy steerer
derailleur Front: Shimano Ultegra , Rear: Shimano Ultegra
derailleurshifters Shimano Ultegra STI, 9 speed
cranks Shimano Ultegra, 39/ 53 T
pedals none
handlebar Easton EA 50 26.0mm
stem Giant Composite/Alloy 26.0mm
headset FSA Integrated, cartridge bearings, 1 1/8"
brakes Shimano 105
saddle Selle Italia Flite Trans Am, leather, Titanium rails
seatpost Giant Composite w/ micro adjust, 27.2
rims Xero XSR-2 20/24H Paired Spoked
hubs Xero XSR-2 20/24H Paired Spoked
tires Michelin Pro Race 700x23c
cassette SRAM PG-950 12-25T, 9 speed
spokes Stainless Steel, 14/15G

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OCR Elite

color Corsa Red
size XS, S, M, L, XL
frame ALUXX SL double butted aluminum, composite rear stays Compact Road Design, Integrated forged headtube
fork Giant Composite aero , 1 1/8", alloy steerer
derailleur Front: Shimano Ultegra , Rear: Shimano Ultegra
derailleurshifters Shimano Ultegra STI, 9 speed
cranks TruVativ Rouleur ISIS, 30/42/52T
pedals Shimano M-520
handlebar Easton EA50
stem Easton EA50
headset FSA Integrated, 1 1/8"
brakes Shimano Dual Pivot
saddle Fi'zi:k CP3 Vitesse
seatpost Giant Composite w/ micro adjust, 27.2
rims Xero XSR-2 20/24H paired spoke
hubs Xero XSR-2 20/24H paired spoke
tires Michelin Pro Race 700x25c
cassette SRAM PG-950, 12-26T, 9 speed
spokes DT Stainless Steel, 14-15G butted


Thank you!

 

[keydates]

The frame geometry is a little different, but you won't see that in the specs. The TCR is more geared for racing, while the OCR is for recreational/charity riding.

The TCR has a double chainring, while the OCR has a triple: another way to figure out that the TCR is for competition. I'm not sure if this is a common thing for racing bikes, but the TCR doesn't come with its own pedals. TCR also lacks carbon stays. Brakes are also a bit different. That's about it. But the main differences are the: geometry and the chainrings.