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The TCR shape has been the same since 2021. The colours change annually. And sometimes the groupsets. Talks that this shape will be the last year of the current TCR, as a new Propel was released last year.
My 2019 Defy looks almost the same as the 2024 model. Groupset has gone from 11 speed to 12 speed, rims from hooked to hookless - that's pretty much it.
2022 to 2024 seems very little change.
I haven't checked but surely it would be the 105Di2 that's the major change from 2022 to 2024?
EDIT: looking at this link and assuming it's the 2022 model in comparison
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/is/tcr-advanced-disc-1-pro-co…
it's mechanical ultegra 11spd vs Di2 105 12spd
I would actively avoid a 12 speed unless its Di2/Electronic shift (which this does appear to be).
It is much more expensive and much harder to maintain than a 10/11 speed. And people claiming they need the extra % in range are usually full of crap.
A 2 x 11 is significantly cheaper than a 2 x 12 and far easier to maintain.
11 speed SRAM - $119 normal (11-28)
https://bikes.com.au/products/sram-pg1130-11sp-cassette
12 speed SRAM - $249 on sale (10-28)
https://bikes.com.au/products/sram-xg-1270-d1-12-speed-10-28…
And that's not even touching on the top-end 12 speed cassettes that can run up to $500-700 dollars.
Its just ridiculous, and the metal has to be thinner for each gear ring so it wears faster and requires a special chain.
I think also integrated cockpit cabling and revised seat post. More aero frame too.
Ah yes this - the 2022 models have some exposed cabling, the 2024 all integrated. The integrated cabling makes bike fitting a real PIA, especially if you want to reverse the stem (which my physio recommended), or change stems.
More headaches if you want to change anything (for a good fit or otherwise).
Most people can make themselves more aero before worrying about very marginal gains, it's all a bit overrated but nothing wrong with buying it due to aesthetics alone.
Agree. Still got a 2017 Defy advanced pro 1. Pretty good all-rounder for commuting and longer rides, good in all weather. Not super light and twitchy for racing but can't really go wrong, especially if it's for a new person.
11 sp ultega is what I'd still recommend and normal handlebars.
@willyroo
P.s my 2017 model still going strong, requires very little maintenance (considering disc and all that) but need to give it a clean and service soon.
Always bloody raining. 28mm gp5000 is very comfortable, great deal at the time $4200 -> $3200 mid year sales. Pretty good level of equipement compared to new bike prices.
The rear break lever needs some more tension better check that out.
Didn't see any such discounts until now, and was hard to even get bikes during the covid frenzy.
Just FYI,
"Advanced Disc Pro" has alloy wheels
"Advanced Pro Disc" has carbon wheels
I hate that this is named "TCR Advanced 1 Disc Pro Compact" when in fact its just "TCR Advanced 1 Disc" with 105 DI2 (in the past will come with Ultegra mechanical) and alloy wheels.
Full carbon fork steerer on the advanced pro models. So very slightly lighter/stiffer front end than the standard advanced models.
Both have a full carbon steerer. It used to be the case that only the (fatter) OverDrive2 steerer was full carbon but now the regular Overdrive steerer is also full carbon.
You can go cheap, but better get those of Marin or Polygon (Bikes Online) instead of Kmart ones…
The Kmart ones can be harder to service due to cheap components that break easily…
I don't see the need for a $4k bike
Last car I bought in August 2022 cost almost the same as the price here ($3700).
It's a 2005 Jazz that carries two 29" mountain bikes in it, all our gear and on one occasion, 4 bags of shopping on the way home.
Cheap bikes too ($225 combined). Sure, I've spent nearly as much modding them, mainly for comfort and fit.
But geez, they handle green and blue trails just fine!
Have a ride of a $5k rrp bike, it will change your mind.
Sounds fancy. I don't hang bikes on walls, I ride them. Where MTBs are concerned, I don't need too much isolation from the terrain. Hardtail it is.
Expensive bike? I'd have to insure it. Also, something I read 40+ years ago in a US book about off-roading biking.
Rule #1: You're Going To Fall Off.
I'd rather fall off something cheap!
@boozed: Maybe, I'm yet to try something like that. You may well be right. I've come off the bike a few times, all in the one day at almost no speed at all — being unco once, silly the second time and just dumping the third into gravel coz I was exhausted!
It occurred to me today that I'll probably never outgrow this bike (ability/fitness), courage being a diminishing quality as we age — I'm 50+
Did my favourite little downhill twice today on the hardtail. The brakes — mech discs — are more than I need, even with the same brake pads fitted when I bought the bike for $40.
The only reason I use them on this run is a fear that someone might be climbing, or a wallaby etc.
The stock 100mm Suntour fork, cheapest 2.10 tyres at 40/36 psi F/R and a decent AliEx seat are the only concessions I have to comfort and fit.
My bars and stem are the stock 640mm & 90mm, so I'm holding the horns of a bull and it can be a rough ride. But I'm happy to get off and behind my seat (no dropper either).
This is the kinda fun I had in the 80s on my Shimano 4000 bmx. Sorry for essay, I do love cycling but I also like being thrifty.
@Speckled Jim: It's fine, just don't hit a tree.
You would enjoy riding a nicer bike than a piece of junk, soon whatever gets you out there is a positive.
@G-rig: The other advantage of a bike like mine, with a short-ish 1100mm wheelbase, can easily fit two such bikes into our Jazz.
We often do!
I'd rather fall off something cheap!
That's the same as saying you're going to crash your car. Would you prefer to be in a death trap or something with airbags and safety features?
I'm sure a $35k car would be better than a $3500 one, but an depends what you want and want to spend. Nothing wrong with being a cheap Charlie, people can justify their purchases either way. Would it be 10x as good? Maybe not. You don't actually need many things in life.. most bikes will probably sit around.
It's also true the pros riding a crap bike could beat amateurs on a pro's bike.
Certainly wouldn't spend too much on kids bikes given they grow out of them fast. Those Repco bikes used to be good for the price, and mongoose when I was older. Plenty of deals second hand but probably better resale on something known and half decent.
@G-rig: Funny you mentioned Repco, I sold one of those last year. Was my only bike since the early 90s.
Only asked $60, first contact bought it.
Wanted something with less steel — check the pic for all the surface rust. Even steel rims.
It rode well, was perfectly balanced enough for me to pedal uphill no-handed.
But this, come on:
That's the same as saying you're going to crash your car. Would you prefer to be in a death trap or something with airbags and safety features?
Anything on two wheels will crash the same. Show me airbags on a bicycle. ABS? The only difference is prevention of the crash. That's where rider skill comes into it. I'm from motocross and enduro, I know how to ride. I don't need a magic carpet to compensate!
Anything on two wheels will crash the same.
NVM, was putting things in perspective for your cheap car vs expensive car, all relative and the same as cheap bike vs expensive one. Hope you don't get cleaned up in the jazz.
Mate, sounds like you're happy with it (just like the $10 AliExpress dive watch), only person you need to convince is yourself ;).
The prices of new bikes are a bit out of control, a 10-15yo TCR would be simpler to work on, lighter and probably faster (climbing) aero isn't everything it's all about marginal gains. would be a lot better than a new supermarket noname bike.
Ps those Repco bikes are pretty solid back in the day and didn't break the bank.
the $10 AliExpress dive watch
I upvoted but didn't buy. It took it to be a gag post. It's +92 atm.
Don't get me wrong, if there's a titanium-framed thingamabob going cheap (dream on) I'd snap it up. Carbon? A nightmare.
So many tales of woe on Gumtree. People realising they over-capitalised, trying to claw something back. Glad to swerve all that.
@Speckled Jim: Cheap laugh those watches but may suit some people.
I think you can avoid a lot of those headaches and idiots on gumtree and marketplace when you are in the upper categories with like minded people who are passionate about cycling. I've never had an issue, bicycle marketplace is better (private group). Haven't used Gumtree in years, too many low ballers and tire kickers. Anyway there used to be good sales end of financial year before they realise the next year's model, as I said got 1k off the Defy.
I don't see the need for a $4k bike unless one's got skills to race Tour de France.
Don't be so naive.
You'll need a $15k bike!
I'm never doing Tou de France then!
Kmart don't even sell road bikes. In the US, Walmart will sell you something ridable for 1/10 that price, or decent for 1/5.
Not Kmart.
Uh, they still had the Copenhagen 700C flat bar roadie last time I checked. It's crap.
I rescued a discarded one from bushland near my home. Blown spokes, buckled rear, seized caliper, torn seat etc.
I don't advocate for dept. store bikes, but there is an affordable middle-ground.
I mean drop bars, that might be able to keep up on a casual group ride. The Copenhagen is not made for any speed or distance.
Aldi has sold some great bikes.
they used to do Huffy and stuff, showing my age now.
You see posts about Aldi pushies, probably better than your average budget bike.
Plenty of good deals market place and private groups, that would be the go.
I cant imagine how dull and uninteresting my life would be if I only ever bought the items that i 'need'.
No idea, sounds like coming from someone who has never ridden a bike lol.
How often does Giant refresh models? I notice some say 2022