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2006-05-30 12:14 AM

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Subject: Am I screwed with my bike choice ???
I just bought a used Giant TCR Aero which is clearly labeled a TT/Tri bike.

When looking at specs of the particular bike, I was so thrilled with the equipment, I failed to notice the 73.5 degree seat tube angle.

I bought this bike specifically for Sprint triathlons ( my first one is on 6/25), and to ride in a full aero position as fast as possible.

I am fortunate enought to have several other bikes, including my favorite road bike, a Litespeed Classic with Ultegra.

Part of the reason I picked the Giant was that it had 700c wheels and Ultegra 9 speed, which means I could swap wheels, and other parts if necessary with the Litespeed.

I did not want to buy a similar road bike to what I have !!

Are there any other Giant riders (or others)on here who can lend some advice ?


2006-05-30 2:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Am I screwed with my bike choice ???
It's a nice bike...and it will probably be perfect to begin triathlons with...but full aero on a road bike is hard to acheive. It might not be what you want to hear, but if you already have a nice road bike for group rides, long rides etc...I would sell it/trade it for the bike you wanted in the first place. I had a road bike last year that I tried to convert with clip-ons, etc...it just never felt "right", so I bought a tri bike at the end of the season. Good luck, let us know what you do.
2006-05-30 7:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Am I screwed with my bike choice ???
Maybe I'm just reading the post wrong, and the Giant chart wrong but it looks like it is a 75 degree post ........



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2006-05-31 9:13 AM
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Subject: RE: Am I screwed with my bike choice ???

From checking the archives at Giant's website, you must have an '03 TCR Aero, which was based on their TdF TT winning frame.  It looks like Giant went to 750 frames for the Aero models starting in '04.  Technology and designs are evolving every year.  If you're buying a used bike I certainly would recommend doing a little bit of research to know for sure what you're buying.

2006-06-01 1:49 PM
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DA TA DA DA

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