what do you think of the Giant OCR 2 road bike?
colorM: Brushed / Blue
sizeM: XS, S, M, L, XL
frameALUXX butted aluminum, Compact Road Design
forkformulaOne Composite w/aluminum steerer
handlebar6061 AL anotomic bend, 31.8mm
stem3D Forged Aluminum
seatpostFSA Composite
saddleSelle Royal Viper
pedalsShimano PD M505, clipless
shiftersShimano Tiagra (8-2-07 update)
front derailleurShimano Sora
rear derailleurShimano Sora (8-2-07 update)
brakesTektro R730, long reach
brake leversShimano Tiagra
cassetteSRAM PG950 11-28 9-speed
chainShimano HG53
cranksFSA Vero Triple, 30/39/50
bbBB 7420
rimsXero XSR-4
hubsXero XSR-4
spokesXero XSR-4
tiresKenda Kontender, 700x26
I bought a Giant OCR2 last year (in may) and put about 3000 miles on it. I just replaced it with the Giant TCR Advanced.
The OCR2 would have been a great bike for me if I didn't ride as much. The components (and price) are more in line with a weekend rider that does a few training rides before a longer day /weekend ride. my local mechanic (after about the 5th time i was in getting work done) advised that for the amount of riding I do, a bike with higher end components would last a lot longer (and be a lot more comfortable).
We just bought a bike for my gf and given she rides about as much as me, we didn't look at anything cheaper than $1800 or so. Moving into a better frame (for comfort) and better components (105/ultegra) will make it last considerably longer.
All in all, the OCR2 was a great starter bike, but if you're really serious about riding (100+ miles/week) I would recommend upgrading into Giant's Alliance series (carbon/aluminum frame) with 105 and/or Ultegra components.
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