TCR Composite 1 set of questions...

[deus]

Hello all

Yes, another "Giant TCR Composite purchasing" post! I already own a TCR Aluxx and am contemplating upgrading to the composite frame. I am from Australia and given its great value for money, I cant justify spending more on a European bike or on a Dura Ace setup. So my choice is a 2005 TCR Composite 1 with Ultegra. Questions:

1) Whats the story with the Tektro RX-60 composite dual-pivot brakes? Is it cost cutting? Would Ultegra brakes be better? (as it stands, they neatly complement the composite FSA crankset and frame of course).

2) Is there really a carbon shortage likely to push prices up as of the end of this year? (check the article quoted here http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=9747 ... it's discouraging me to wait for the 2006 range)

3) What is the best price in Australia? Have seen a Bicycling Australia ad quoting $3550 (retails is/was $4200).

Any comments/info on the above welcome and appreciated.

 

[9psi]

I've seen some killer deals on TCR euro for $2700 at ivanhoe cycles. giant seem to be doing deals all over the place.

I heard the same rumours due to the 7E7 and the A380

What about the scott CR1 frame? You'd probably want Fram and fork though to get the open weave look

 

[Yippie Kye Ay]

I've seen some killer deals on TCR euro for $2700 at ivanhoe cycles. giant seem to be doing deals all over the place.

I heard the same rumours due to the 7E7 and the A380

What about the scott CR1 frame? You'd probably want Fram and fork though to get the open weave look

From what I understand the carbon that is in the CR1 frame is very thin and very weak. My coach who is the owner of a bike shop refuses to stock them after hearing that the frames have been cracked in shipping. If a crack could happen in shipping, what would happen in a crash?