TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby SmellyTofu » Thu Aug 16, 2012 2:36 pm
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Sven Nijs » Thu Aug 16, 2012 5:53 pm
Easy - Get a load of Scotchlite and sticker her up a little or a lot.SmellyTofu wrote: I want a bike that's at least visible in low light conditions.
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby SmellyTofu » Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:02 pm
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby ppywong » Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:26 pm
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby SmellyTofu » Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:00 am
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby ppywong » Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:33 pm
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby dale79 » Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:30 pm
exactly the same choice i had 3 weeks ago,ppywong wrote:In a way I agree with you Waramatt. The specs is the most important in the bike.
I had a choice between TCR Advanced 0 2012 vs Scultura, and even though Scultura did look better than the TCR, I felt the Giant's bike had better bang for bucks. The only reason I didn't buy it was because the 2013 was on its way for release and I wanted to wait to see specs of 2013. Now that it's about to be released, I feel I'd be happy to wait for the price to come down with the 2013 model to give me just one more reason to love the bike. The only reason I wouldn't buy the 2013 is if the 2012 model comes down a significant amount in price.
We'll see!
i went with the 2012 TCR 0, the main reason the Giant had FULL shimano ultegra DI2 groupset, the Merida had no name brakes, FSA cranks, tiagra casette, another brand chain and the only shimano ultegra was the shifters and mechs,
the giant was also a few hundred cheaper and i personally love the colours on it,
ive only done 400km or so on it but i LOVE the DI2, it just works perfectly, the changes are fast and smooth even with up out of the seat.
i dont think the 2013 looks all that great but thats just me..
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby danny the boy » Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:20 am
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Just*managing » Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:53 pm
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Sven Nijs » Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:02 pm
2012 or 2013?Just*managing wrote:I pick mine up this week.
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby dale79 » Thu Sep 06, 2012 5:36 pm
you will love it...Just*managing wrote:I am pleased to hear people are impressed with this bike. I pick mine up this week.
ive done 600km on mine and its gold... the DI2 is down to 50% charge, i change gears alot compared to people i ride with so i cant complain about the battery life,
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby drnick79 » Thu Sep 06, 2012 8:11 pm
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Just*managing » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:56 pm
2012 model.+ Shoes, lights, computer, pedals and a just a smidge over $3kSven Nijs wrote:2012 or 2013?Just*managing wrote:I pick mine up this week.
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Sven Nijs » Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:33 pm
You did well. Enjoy!Just*managing wrote:2012 model.+ Shoes, lights, computer, pedals and a just a smidge over $3k
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Tarquin » Sun Sep 16, 2012 11:09 pm
You can have any colour you want if you buy an "Orange" mountain bike.SmellyTofu wrote:You have a point. I like white or silver bikes anyway. I wonder why we can't choose colours like we can for cars.
Some colours cost more than others, but they have a MASSIVE range.
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby dude18 » Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:51 pm
Trade in -$150
TCR 0 : $2799
Pedals: $170
Total: $2819
I love it.
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Pawesome » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:05 pm
Long time first time.. Can anyone help as I'm also confused about the frame.ciclista wrote:Excuse my ignorance, Is it a carbon fiber frame or some mixture?
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby dude18 » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:35 am
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Sydguy » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:51 am
3 options:
$2,600 for TCR Adv 0 2012 Silver
$3,999 for TCR Adv 0 2013 Black
$4,495 for TCR SL1 (2012) Black
Actually swaying towards the SL1 but it is non Di2 which might be good, I can't be bothered worrying about battery charge.
Is there any additional service requirements for Di2? Harder to clean?
I want a black bike but would I pay $1,400 for black if I opt for the TCR Adv 0....
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby danny the boy » Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:36 pm
Sydguy wrote:My TCR Adv 2 was pinched - so once insurance money comes through I plan to grab another TCR.
3 options:
$2,600 for TCR Adv 0 2012 Silver
$3,999 for TCR Adv 0 2013 Black
$4,495 for TCR SL1 (2012) Black
Actually swaying towards the SL1 but it is non Di2 which might be good, I can't be bothered worrying about battery charge.
Is there any additional service requirements for Di2? Harder to clean?
I want a black bike but would I pay $1,400 for black if I opt for the TCR Adv 0....
JM
Battery charges. Im getting minimum 1500k's out of a charge, obviously depends on how many gear changes you make, but there is also a battery meter to tell you when to charge it back up and seems to recharge a lot quicker than a phone or anything like that. There is plenty of nut jobs on here that will tell you otherwise but.
Servicing. There is no cables to stretch or knobs to tune. Im over 4000k's now and hasnt skipped a beat in terms of shifting from day 1 to now. For me this where di2 wins hands down, my bike with mechanical groupset starts to get a mind of its own once the chain gets to this age.
Cleaning. Exactly the same as mechanical. Ridden through rain and puddles, no problems.
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Sydguy » Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:26 pm
The other difference is the chain.
I just don't like the red/white of the TCR Advanced 1. I would live with the Silver/blue of the 2012 Advanced 0 for a $1,000 saving but alas it is getting hard to nail down one in M/L. I'll make some calls and see what turns up.
Might have to step up to the 2013 TCR Advanced 0 at $3,999 or wait for that factory backed sale to save 20%... I imagine once the heat goes out of the 2013 range they will launch the sale. It is a slippery slope if I decide to splash out $3,999 then why not go an extra $500 and try to get a TCR SL1 (2012),
Ultegra Di2 > Mechanical Dura ace? Hmmm
Interesting Giant Sydney sold both of their TCR Advanced 1's this morning which included the display one. Pretty popular machines.
JM
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Costanza » Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:32 pm
Cheers
2012 Giant TCR Advaned SL0
2011 Pinarello FP3
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby HAKS » Fri Sep 21, 2012 6:47 pm
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
Postby Sven Nijs » Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:12 pm
I think the mechanicals are a bit thin on the ground (Di2 won't be available for months) and they can probably sell any they do get in stock without needing to demo them.HAKS wrote: i wish they had some SLs with the new Dura-ace on them
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Re: TCR Advanced 0 (2012)
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