Which carbon Steed and why?
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Drago
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Giant. R&D is second to none, and they're masters at extracting the maximum performance from each spec/price point.
West Mids police bought a shiny fleet of Cubes, some of which suffered frame breakages. The problem stopped when they were replaced with cheapo Carreras. Different model, different style, but by association will put some off.
West Mids police bought a shiny fleet of Cubes, some of which suffered frame breakages. The problem stopped when they were replaced with cheapo Carreras. Different model, different style, but by association will put some off.
vickster
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Ride them both and decide for yourself 
Or the one that isn't black or has the least black on the frame...on that basis the Cube
Assuming you mean these two
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bike...tc-pro-disc-2017-carbon-road-bike-grey_373882
https://www.h2gear.co.uk/124358/products/2017-giant-tcr-advanced-1-carbon-road-bike.aspx
The other question is whether you want disc brakes, either way that makes it an easier decision
Or the one that isn't black or has the least black on the frame...on that basis the Cube
Assuming you mean these two
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bike...tc-pro-disc-2017-carbon-road-bike-grey_373882
https://www.h2gear.co.uk/124358/products/2017-giant-tcr-advanced-1-carbon-road-bike.aspx
The other question is whether you want disc brakes, either way that makes it an easier decision
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I voted tcr because ive got one.I would get another in a heartbeat.Ive 4500 miles on it in the last 6 months.Replaced stock wheels at 2200 miles because the bearings went on the stock set.Other than that it has been faultless.Ive only had 2 other bikes,a defy which I loved which was stolen and an allez which I didnt like.I would take the advice above and see if you could ride both but if you dont have that choice Id still go TCR.
derrick
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Neither, there is much nicer out there.
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Milzy
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Agreed but for the money there isn’t.Neither, there is much nicer out there.
derrick
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There is no mention of money
Drago
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mustang1
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Giant. But ride them. If you like both, then go with whichever colour you like. Giant.
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Milzy
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Pure real roadies don’t do discs.Ride them both and decide for yourself
Or the one that isn't black or has the least black on the frame...on that basis the Cube
Assuming you mean these two
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bike...tc-pro-disc-2017-carbon-road-bike-grey_373882
https://www.h2gear.co.uk/124358/products/2017-giant-tcr-advanced-1-carbon-road-bike.aspx
The other question is whether you want disc brakes, either way that makes it an easier decision
vickster
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Why not ask your friend what he wants? Isn't that the point of this thread?Pure real roadies don’t do discs.
You're happy with your Giant, maybe he wants something different from the rest of the MAMIL crowd
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Milzy
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It turned out he wanted something different. It’s a cube fetish.Why not ask your friend what he wants? Isn't that the point of this thread?
You're happy with your Giant, maybe he wants something different from the rest of the MAMIL crowd
vickster
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Good on him