BOUGHT! Giant 2006 TCR C2

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Smooth, silky, solid. After testing 12 or 14 beasts, settled on this mid-level, all carbon ride for $1800. I was leaning pretty heavily towards a Cannondale Six13 Pro2 for a bit more cash but it really is a race machine and not as smooth for the longer rides that I like to do. This Giant seems to be a better balance of $$$/features. I'll most likely swap the crankset out for a compact double 50/36 to gain a few more gears on the low end; again, for comfort on those longer mountain rides.



More than you wanna know:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/030.000.000/030.000.006.asp?model=11255

frame: fomulaOne Composite, Compact Road Design
fork: fomulaOne Full Composite, 1 1/8" w/alloy steerer
handlebar: Easton EA50, 31.8
stem: Easton EA50, 31.8
seatpost: Giant Composite w/ micro adjust, 27.2mm
saddle: Fi'zi:k Aliante Sport, Ti rails
pedals: SpeedPlay
shifters: Shimano Ultegra STI, 10 speed
derailleur: Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra
brakes: Shimano 105 SLR Dual Pivot
cassette: Shimano Ultegra 12- 25T, 10 speed
chain: Shimano 105
cranks: RaceFace Cadence 39/53 T
bb: RaceFace Cadence X-Type
rims: Mavic Aksium
hubs: Mavic Aksium
spokes: Mavic Aksium
tires: Michelin Pro Race2 700x23c

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