help: Scotch Speedster S40 VS Giant OCR 1 ~$1300

[Bikeman]

AS topic, I am looking for a road bike which is around $1300.
I found that the Scotch Speedster S40 and Giant OCR 1 are in this range and with similar Specs.
Please give me some advice for this 2 bikes or others which is ~$1300.

[bobbyd]

hey bikeman,

i test rode the s40 last weekend, and thought it was pretty good. My LBS didn't need a deposit or anything to let me take it out, they know me pretty well

The bike wasn't set up for me, but I like the brakes and the clean responsivesness of the tiagra. Whippy accelaration, and nice riding position.

Slight harshness through the back wheel, but I'm used to MTB wheels so I guess that's expected. The seat was also a bit low, but again it wasn't set up for a 193cm guy

All in all, pretty impressive machine, but as I'm just getting into road, I don't have much experience.

My advice, just take them for a ride and see what makes you smile.

I'm out looking at the weekend, let us know how you get on.

Cheers

Bob

[Matt_Matt]

hey bikeman,

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My advice, just take them for a ride and see what makes you smile.

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That's the best advice you hear before the "Giant vs Other" debate kick off


Matt

[Bikeman]

Thanks for all reply and advice. Finally I buy a Giant TCR A2 08, because of a big disscount from one the biggest dearler and my friend got a OCR A.Sport.
Although the Giant 2009 road will come soon after a few months, I still choose this bike b/c I feel boring about my mountain bike and the big discount.

[Matt_Matt]

Thanks for all reply and advice. Finally I buy a Giant TCR A2 08, because of a big disscount from one the biggest dearler and my friend got a OCR A.Sport.
Although the Giant 2009 road will come soon after a few months, I still choose this bike b/c I feel boring about my mountain bike and the big discount.

We won't believe you until you post some pictures of your new stead .........


Matt

[Bikeman]

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Thanks!

[Bikeman]

Trust me mate

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[sandman]

Geeze you could put a BBQ chicken into that rear toolbag Nice bike, congrats on the purchase

Cheers..Pete

[Deanj]

[Chuck]

Nice bike

[Matt_Matt]

Great stuff. Welcome to the road.


Matt

[Mulger bill]

Great find Bikeman, you're gonna have a great time on her

Shaun