Giant TCR riding advice

[DRM]

I have a 2014 Defy Composite 3 (Tiagra) and it does seem to fly along, it’s comfy, with Continental GP4000S 2 tyres in 25 mm, the biggest that fit, I like it, a lot

 

[fraz101]

This bike is for sale local to me, I’m really tempted but only had my boardman adv 8.8 for 3 months

What do you all think of this deal?
Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 2018
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

 

[Sittingduck]

Looks legit, wonder if you knock down the seller a bit given the age of it but certainly worth thinking about. Nice to have Ultegra and obviously a genuine enthusiast seller.

same colour scheme as my defy, pretty inoffensive and matches a lot of kit combos…

 

[fraz101]

Looks legit, wonder if you knock down the seller a bit given the age of it but certainly worth thinking about. Nice to have Ultegra and obviously a genuine enthusiast seller.

same colour scheme as my defy, pretty inoffensive and matches a lot of kit combos…
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Very nice Bike

 

[silvervanplumberman]

This bike is for sale local to me, I’m really tempted but only had my boardman adv 8.8 for 3 months

What do you all think of this deal?
Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 2018
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

Very nice bike in excellent looking condition and the price ain’t bad. I have 2 TCR’s & a Giant gravel bike. Can not fault them.

 

[Peter Salt]

I think that dishing out close to what the seller paid 4 years ago for a used bike is beyond unreasonable.

I know a bloke who got one of these (TCR Adv. Pro 1) in November of 2018 for £1799 from a retailer in York. If you take into account services like warranty for me that's pretty much the same price as the one you linked - but it was brand new and not 4 years old.

I may be wrong, but it looks like you're winding yourself up and looking for confirmation from more seasoned cyclists. How about you write down everything that the bike you want has that your current bike doesn't have? Whatever you come up with - is it worth £1500?

 

[Arrowfoot]

I think that dishing out close to what the seller paid 4 years ago for a used bike is beyond unreasonable.

I know a bloke who got one of these (TCR Adv. Pro 1) in November of 2018 for £1799 from a retailer in York. If you take into account services like warranty for me that's pretty much the same price as the one you linked - but it was brand new and not 4 years old.

I may be wrong, but it looks like you're winding yourself up and looking for confirmation from more seasoned cyclists. How about you write down everything that the bike you want has that your current bike doesn't have? Whatever you come up with - is it worth £1500?

I believe that the 2021 model costs £3,600 now. Not sure why the price differential is so high as Giant has not shifted it process significantly just the usual increase even during the Covid period.

 

[fraz101]

I think that dishing out close to what the seller paid 4 years ago for a used bike is beyond unreasonable.

I know a bloke who got one of these (TCR Adv. Pro 1) in November of 2018 for £1799 from a retailer in York. If you take into account services like warranty for me that's pretty much the same price as the one you linked - but it was brand new and not 4 years old.

I may be wrong, but it looks like you're winding yourself up and looking for confirmation from more seasoned cyclists. How about you write down everything that the bike you want has that your current bike doesn't have? Whatever you come up with - is it worth £1500?

 

[fraz101]

Made some notes above about pros/cons

I really like giant bikes and always wanted a tcr advanced.

 

[vickster]

Go see it, if you like it make an offer? He can only say no.
You will lose money on the Boardman or just keep it for when you fancy a change.
What advantages do you perceive the Giant ti have other than the brand name?

 

[fraz101]

Go see it, if you like it make an offer? He can only say no.
You will lose money on the Boardman or just keep it for when you fancy a change.
What advantages do you perceive the Giant ti have other than the brand name?

Advatages…… maybe someone can list some.

Giant TCR advanced pro v Boardman ADV 8.8.

For me,It will clearly be lighter,with higher quality groupset….

 

[vickster]

What do you think the benefit of that will be?
Do you plan to race or at least do fast club rides?
Could you lose the weight off yourself rather than the bike?
Is the gearing right?
Do you have the extra money, assume you’ll probably lose at least 25% off what you paid for the Boardman?
Will you regret not buying it?

 

[fraz101]

What do you think the benefit of that will be?
Do you plan to race or at least do fast club rides?
Could you lose the weight off yourself rather than the bike?
Is the gearing right?
Do you have the extra money, assume you’ll probably lose at least 25% off what you paid for the Boardman?
Will you regret not buying it?

I bought the Boardman 2nd hand but virtually unused so I don’t think I’d lose 25% from what I paid.

I have just recently gotten into road cycling, I fitted 28mm tyres to the Boardman for road use,I don’t plan or need to lose weight,just cycling has always been a hobby and I have gotten into it more recently.

The benefits would be a nicer,lighter,faster bike that maybe runs smoother?

Yes I can afford it and I’m sure another similar option will come along as I realise my chances of using it at this time of year would be limited.

 

[vickster]

I bought the Boardman 2nd hand but virtually unused so I don’t think I’d lose 25% from what I paid.

I have just recently gotten into road cycling, I fitted 28mm tyres to the Boardman for road use,I don’t plan or need to lose weight,just cycling has always been a hobby and I have gotten into it more recently.

The benefits would be a nicer,lighter,faster bike that maybe runs smoother?

Yes I can afford it and I’m sure another similar option will come along as I realise my chances of using it at this time of year would be limited.

Your note says the Boardman is brand new, so if used, you have no warranty on that either.
You can only go see the Giant, see what you think. Does it take 28mm tyres If that’s your preference?
if your current bike doesn’t run smoothly, perhaps it needs fettling

 

[cougie uk]

My only snag is that rim brakes don't allow you to have wider tyres for extra comfort - but if you want the TCR as a summer bike thats not an issue.

I'd keep the Boardman for winter - it can take full guards.

I had a TCR years ago - really nice bike - the ride on it was superb.