What do you guy's think of this?

[Myfellowdroogs]

Here it is.

 

[Cyclist33]

Make the pictures smaller so we can see them. (counter-intuitive I know.) Looks ok for 180 tho. What model and year is it? Good condition?
Stu

 

[Myfellowdroogs]

Erm.. . yeah i get you. I noticed that too but i have no idea how to. And tbh I dont really know because Its second hand and the paintwork is a bit scratched up but apart from that it rides beautifully. But then again im comparing it to the mountain bike i used to have.

Make the pictures smaller so we can see them. (counter-intuitive I know.) Looks ok for 180 tho. What model and year is it? Good condition?
Stu

 

[Cyclist33]

There must be a model name or number along the frame somewhere?!

 

[Myfellowdroogs]

ill go and have a look!

There must be a model name or number along the frame somewhere?!

 

[Cyclist33]

Giant TCR 1999. Seems like a good spec and altho it's not young, if it was well looked after it should be nice. At any rate you only spent 180 so you can tweak it as you go, if you want. Nice one!
Stu

 

[Myfellowdroogs]

Haha! Thanks Stu! I had no idea O_o yeah its really nice to ride. I think im addicted to cycling already. I feel cheated that i rode a mountain bike for so long on roads. Appreciate you checking what model it is, cheers.

Giant TCR 1999. Seems like a good spec and altho it's not young, if it was well looked after it should be nice. At any rate you only spent 180 so you can tweak it as you go, if you want. Nice one!
Stu

 

[Cyclist33]

You're welcome :-)

I got a road bike 4 years ago after cycling on road on a mountain bike for 4 years. I know just what you mean. Saying that, I just sold the road bike and my mountain bike and bought a posh mountain bike as I figured if I'm only gonna have one bike it should be able to go anywhere.

I love it. You can always add slick tires to a mountain bike and unless you want to road-race, it makes them go plenty quick enough.

Stu

 

[Myfellowdroogs]

Interesting thought. I never thought of that, but im just loving powering it down huge hills at the moment. Did a 40 mile ride as my second trip on it it seems to be pretty decent and its had new parts put on. Shimano 105 gearset, deore rear mech. something like that anyway, im not sure when it comes to bike parts yet. Just using it to get to work and for pleasure really but its scarely addictive buying cycling gear... ive already spent over the price of the bike just on my helmet, pump, inners, clothing e.t.c.

You're welcome :-)

I got a road bike 4 years ago after cycling on road on a mountain bike for 4 years. I know just what you mean. Saying that, I just sold the road bike and my mountain bike and bought a posh mountain bike as I figured if I'm only gonna have one bike it should be able to go anywhere.

I love it. You can always add slick tires to a mountain bike and unless you want to road-race, it makes them go plenty quick enough.

Stu

 

[Cyclist33]

So shall it always be!

My new bike cost 600 quid and I immediately spent 200 quid on upgrades "n" stuff!

 

[Globalti]

I feel cheated that I rode MTBs for 21 years before discovering road cycling.

 

[e-rider]

Not bad. It looks like someone has made a few component changes since new (and not for the better).

1. That Saddle looks like a womans specific saddle (perhaps you are a woman?).

2. The suspension seatpost needs to go - they are the worst things ever and very uncomfortable.

3. That adjustable handlebar stem also needs replacing

I'm sure all these three things were not on the bike when it was new and IMO shouldn't be on the bike now!

 

[jay clock]

agreed re the suspension seat post. looks like a decent road bike to me overall. The gearing is high though, with a 42 inner ring by the looks of it. You may want to consider moving to a 53-39 or even a compact 50-34 to give more easy gears allowing you to spin/climb hills more easily

 

[DaveyB1981]

Haha! Thanks Stu! I had no idea O_o yeah its really nice to ride. I think im addicted to cycling already. I feel cheated that i rode a mountain bike for so long on roads. Appreciate you checking what model it is, cheers.

+1 on that! Had a blast (offroad) on the MTB the other night and loved it! Seems i was selling short both experiences.

Dave

 

[Myfellowdroogs]

I am male haha, and yeah i totally agree with everything you said. You are definately right, the suspension seatpost- wtf lol? and yeah im just looking at buying a new saddle asap as these have been put on afterwards.
Thanks for your advice,
Dylan

Not bad. It looks like someone has made a few component changes since new (and not for the better).

1. That Saddle looks like a womans specific saddle (perhaps you are a woman?).

2. The suspension seatpost needs to go - they are the worst things ever and very uncomfortable.

3. That adjustable handlebar stem also needs replacing

I'm sure all these three things were not on the bike when it was new and IMO shouldn't be on the bike now!