'Upgrading' to a 2005 Giant TCR-C1?
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:05 pm
I'm currently riding a 2001 Giant TCR-0 with an Ultegra 6500 Groupset, I recently spotted a second hand 2005 model Giant TCR-C1 for $700, it's in great nick with all the stock components (as far as I can tell, mix of Dura Ace and Ultegra 6600). My current bike is in pretty much the same condition as this bike, both really well maintained and practically new condition. Considering that I got my current bike for $350, would it be worth 'upgrading' to the 2005 TCR-C1? Will there be much improvement in the groupo/frame? Things I've been trying to work out:
- Will Ultegra 6600/Dura Ace be that much better than the 6500 to be worth the money?
- Will the carbon frame will make that much of a difference?
- The CR1 has an FSA Gossamer Crank as opposed to a Shimano crank, how does this compare to the Shimano stock crank?
Current Bike: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/Bike ... BpLHLT9N4E
C1: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... BpMg7T9N4E
Cheers
- Will Ultegra 6600/Dura Ace be that much better than the 6500 to be worth the money?
- Will the carbon frame will make that much of a difference?
- The CR1 has an FSA Gossamer Crank as opposed to a Shimano crank, how does this compare to the Shimano stock crank?
Current Bike: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/Bike ... BpLHLT9N4E
C1: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... BpMg7T9N4E
Cheers