Giant Composite OCR vs TCR ? Road Bikes

I have the carbon TCR2. Full Ultegra. I love it. It was a great deal for a great price. If it fits and you like the feel of the test ride. Get it. I must have test road 10-12 diferent bikes. This was the last one I tried and it was a perfect fit.

I have an OCR1 which I have had for about 3 months now and I love it. My LBS helped select frame etc for me and then fit it to me perfectly.

I am not an experienced rider yet but as a recommended entry level type bike I am very happy so far.

Have the OCR Composite (which I think is an Aus/NZ model only, badged as something else around the world) which I've had for about 6 months and clocked up around 2-3,000km and loving it. Really nicely specced, good value, has converted me to a compact crankset user.

However, it is a slack seat tube, long head tube geometry - therefore not suitable to convert to aerobars, really can't get low enough. But, if its just a road bike then a great choice.

Yeah I had wanted to put aero bars on it. Will look at trying both out before a final decision. Cheers Guys.

I started out on an OCR 2 and upgraded to the TCR C-3.  I love my TCR C-3.  The difference is that the TCR is ste up to be a little "racier" than the OCR.  I have aerobars on my TCR.  Still not as good as having a tri bike but they help.  Good luck!

I have a TCR C-Zero for my road bike. Aggressive, light, stiff and fast. I love it.

The OCR is way too relaxed for my tastes, but I've always had aggressive bikes from my road racing days.

Hi Rick,

Do you mean the OCR is too relaxed from a handling point of view or the different angles/geometry compared to the TCR ?

Guy