Giant SCR 2.0 - Triathlon - Runner's World

The Haggis

04/03/2007 at 12:36

Thinking of getting my first road bike at the end of the month.

Having had a good look around the local shops I'm impressed with this one, anyone have any thoughts on this particular model?

(not looking at Tri, by the way)

Avalaf

04/03/2007 at 12:59

For all the main manufactureres at that price there will not be a lot of difference between them component quality wise, I'd go for in this order
1) whats most comfortable
2) what one you think looks the best.

BryanTheSnail (M.) pirate

pirate

04/03/2007 at 14:12

Haggis
I am currently riding one of these. I bought it as a compromise racing/commuting bike as it is one of the few that can take mudguards and a rack if necessary.

I haven't been able to fault it. For the price it is a good bike and I reckon it will see me through my first attempts at tri. Only thing I have changed is the saddle.

I would agree with Ava - try it out - most bike shops will let you ride it for half an hour to see if you like it.

JD.

pirate

04/03/2007 at 14:28

If it can take full mudguards then it's a winner i reckon. Full mudguards make winter riding soooo much nicer and cleaning the bike and yourself a lot quicker.

popsider

04/03/2007 at 14:31

I'm with JD - if it's going to be an only bike then full guard clearance is a bonus.

popsider

04/03/2007 at 14:37

Sort of an audax type geometry hasn't it - nothing wrong with it but if you did want to do tri it's probably not ideal - very long head tube and relaxed seat tube angle.

SwimsLikeAWalrus

04/03/2007 at 22:58

Popsider - compared to a Halfords MTB it is a dream!

SwimsLikeAWalrus

04/03/2007 at 22:59

Sort of an audax type geometry hasn't it - nothing wrong with it but if you did want to do tri it's probably not ideal - very long head tube and relaxed seat tube angle.

What does that mean?

popsider

04/03/2007 at 23:44

Not conducive to getting a good aero position with tri bars. Higher front end the seat tube angle means the angle of the thighs/torso wouldn't be as open as other bikes - you'd be bent in half more so more difficult to get the power down.

Wouldn't matter to some people - others would find it limiting. Not knocking it - I've just bought a bike with similar geometry - wouldn't be able to get a good time trialling position on it though - horses for courses.

Avalaf

05/03/2007 at 09:40

Are there many bikes in that price range that you can't stick mudguards on? I know both the treks and giants you can. Not sure about the others.

JD.

pirate

05/03/2007 at 09:42

my bianchi via narone won't take full mudguards. had to use those clipy on ones last winter.

popsider

05/03/2007 at 11:25

I think sometimes it depends on what tyres you have and what brake calipers you use. I have a frame with mudguard eyes that wont take Conti 4 seasons 23mm and the narrowest SKS guards - crap really considering it was sold as a winter frame. It just about takes mudguards with some tyres though any sort of muck collects under the front guard it rubs.

SwimsLikeAWalrus

05/03/2007 at 16:33

Popsider - thank you. I have one of them and given a choice would sit massively more upright than I do.

Would this explain why I find it comfortable to hold it a couple of inches back from the horns? Mine is a gents small. I'm not convinced I'm not over reaching but the bike shop says it fits well. I wonder if my feelings about it are perceived rather than actual. I don't find it uncomfortable to ride espcially but not really ridden many road miles on it or raced yet.

popsider

05/03/2007 at 18:57

Have you tried flipping your stem over so it points upwards rather than downwards ? Apologies if that sounds really obvious - if you haven't it's only a 10 minute job and would raise the bars a fair bit.

SwimsLikeAWalrus

06/03/2007 at 23:31

I haven't touched it. I will try it out properly at the reccee and make a decision about trying that or not. Thank you

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