I'm a Giant fan boy at heart and have been dreaming about the new TCR for many months, seeing Davids reviews on this bike and his custom build has finally lead me to purchase a TCR advance pro 0. With dwindling stock left in the UK, I had to jump at the chance. The metallic blue in the flesh looks amazing, even though it's an expensive bike the irony is it's actually good value compared to competitors. Love your videos David, true and unbiased as always.
I have the metallic blue Adv Pro 0 too. It looks way better in person than in pictures. I had people complimenting about my bike when I ride pass them. The look of the bike really grew on me. It might sound odd in this age of integrated cockpit but I particularly like the look of the TCR's stem and bar. The all-black matte finish, with no excessive branding, makes the whole cockpit look solid and all-business.
Love the TCR David and great review of your build. Have to say the original review of the Advance Pro did get me out and to purchase my second TCR going for the Pro Adv 0... WOW what I bike to ride and GREAT value compared to others at that cost. Keep on going with these reviews. Thanks 👍🏻
I have the same frame, same color, sitting in a box beside my desk right now. Just waiting for the 12sp Ultegra group to arrive. I have the same Fizik saddle (using it on my current bike, love it) and I went with the same stem/bar combo. Ultegra Wheels are on order too along with Zipp 303 Firecrest ...which ever gets here first. You got me thinking about bottle cages though;-)
My only hesitation is the it’s a PF86 and with a 30mm axle the bottom bracket bearing diameter gets significantly reduced affecting performance and lifespan. With a PF86, it’s always better to stick to a 24mm axle. That’s really what the bb was designed for. Otherwise it’s a great bike.
It's surprising how many prominent cycling focused youtubers ride Giant TCRs. There's Peak Torque and GPL Lama, and you Arthur. From what I know, PT and GPLL both bought the bikes with their own money.... makes me feel good about my choice of a TCR Advanced Pro at the very least... :)
Great overview David.. Lovely bike.. I’m also thinking of pickup one of the Fizik Adaptive saddles.. I ride the Anteras carbon at the moment which is excellent but this has me tempted to try :) Best wishes for 2022 keep up the great work.. Ride on :)
I am glad that you talk about the low gearing, lower than 1:1. Subcompact cranksets should be standard on all endurance bikes, in my opinion. The average cyclist doesn't benefit from the really fast gears i.e. 50-11. I wish ultegra came with a 46/30 crankset
i built the sl version, much more compliant isp than the 2012 model i owned, fantastic and fun bike to ride, i dont mind the cable routing with di2, great choice!!
Beautiful bike David. Love my 2020 TCR. Most comfortable bike I’ve ridden in 40 years of riding and racing. The only negative was the cables which you did mention
It’s 1:33 am here in Australia, so you aren’t into 2022 yet which means I get to be the first to wish you a happy new year David and all the best for this new year. I’m looking forward to more great content from you this year mate. Keep it up. Much appreciated and enjoyed. Cheers 🇦🇺👍
The color scheme is spot on, looks really good on the set up. I've never been a carbon fiber fan honestly, and probably will never be. I just don't like the reliability aspect of carbon. I find titanium more ideal. I have the same water bottle cage
Another great video thank you David. Interesting what you said about using different pedals on a regular basis. An in-depth video about the pros and cons of the pedals you use would be an interesting watch. Thank you for all the great content over 2021. Happy New Year to you.
Your bike is an absolute beaut, Dave. The frame is top of my list for my first bike build. One thing I'd love to hear your opinions about is whether you would change your current set up to a 1 X drivetrain or stick to what you have, and why. 1x offers simplicity and I find that attractive. What do you think? I ask because shortly I'll be investing in a very similar set up and I'm still undecided about whether I should go 1x. I live in Bristol so tend to ride around Cotswolds and Somerset (pretty hilly as you know). Cheers
New to cycling, and just picked up a used TCR Aluxx SL1 Disc 2021 back in Oct. Of course the Aluxx version is nowhere comparable to the CF counterparts, but for the money at that time i was searching, it was a 'bargain' (i also picked it as 2021 model tire clearance seems able to fit 30mm or even 32mm). I guess the 1st owner selling it coz of the proprietary Conduct hydraulic system looks cluttery and uncool. *in SEA market, Giant still ships Aluxx models. I have clocked 1300+km since. It may not look as cool as aero bikes, but seeing lots of reviewer riding TCRs, at least geometry wise i guess i picked the right bike for all rounder
I was deciding between the 2022 TCR Advanced Pro 0 and Specialized Aethos Expert. Really wanted the new 12 speed Ultegra. I live in the States and went to two Giant retailers. They don't even have 2022 models in the system and can't even take preorder. Placed a deposit on the Aethos instead. The 2022 TCR is available in Canada. Not sure why the States isn't getting any.
Another great video! I have a question. I'm the shot of the enve hub, it looks like the rotor has rusted around where is it screwed to the hub. Can you check if that is the case and why that might be?
Hey David! Really nice Bike! I get my TCR in April. Can you send me the Links from the Spacer and which bicycle headset do you use? and which fsa cap you use? I know that i need a longer stem for my tcr so i need new spacer and a new cap for the fork, but its hard to find something. Maybe you can help me, thanks! :)
Just bought S Works Power Mirror saddle it’s awesome. If you can afford mirror or 3D printer from Fizik go for it. I’ve had Enve 65 on my SuperSix Evo bike, cool wheelset, never had punctures during year of riding. David, I have a question: I’m thinking between Enve 45 or Zipp 404 Firecrest for my new bike (canyon ultimate) which one is better? (Flat Miami Florida terrain). Thank you.
Thanks for helping make 2021 a better year for your viewers, it's been a crazy couple of years to say the least. I agree with your set up however I'd probably change a thing or two, like the bars and cranks, I'd go with carbon bars and maybe an older set of SRAM red cranks to save on the weight. Beautiful machine you have though... 👍🏽👍🏽
Super nice bike David!! I have an SL6 Tarmac riding on Zipp 303 firecrest along with a Zipp Stealth stem(100mm) holding my Zipp carbon handle bars(SL70Ergo,42cm). Also like Fizik saddles, I have the Antares 00(140grams).
Isn't this bike size M/L? How tall are you (in centimeters) and what's your inseam lenght? I'm thinking of buying the same bike but don't know whether to go M or M/L... I'm 180 cm with 85 cm inseam, not particularly long arms or anything. I just don't like long reach.
So what u choose for my rimbrakes TCR bike - Ultegra di2 r8000 [heavier and more expensive] or dura ace 9100 [lighter and cheaper] ? :D I know, di2 is more fun but much more expensive...
When I go out on my £850 gravel bike I’m grinning from ear to ear. Every time. I don’t need carbon, I don’t need it to be lighter. I just need more time so I can ride my current bike more lol
These disc brakes give no noise in wet and dry? Would love to try them. Wonder how many times you’ve had to take them into the bike shop to be adjusted?
with TCR Pro Adv i wish they can step backward to tradional 27.2 round seatpost and expose seat clamp. Also replaceable drop out~ that will make it be the most buying bike!!!
After a lot of reluctance I finally went for Rival on my SL7 and it’s great! Best features are the super cheap power meter option and being able to see what gear you’re in on the Wahoo. I mitigated the weight a bit with a Red cassette and put the heavy Rival one on my turbo trainer. The shift data logging is cool as well.
Do you always get your power data through the pedals? Have you tried the power meter upgrade for the SRAM Rival AXS crank? I just got a Wahoo Element Bolt for Xmas and will be wanting to get power data but power meter pedals are SOOOO expensive. I have the etap Rival groupset therefore have been really eyeing the power meter upgrade. Thoughts?
I bought the Rival power meter this October, but unfortunately I had only a couple rides with it before the weather fell constantly below zero celcius (I live in Finland, it is either wet or cold in November). My first power meter so I can't compare to others, but it was cheap (220 euros on sale in a German webshop Bikester) and seemed to record the power output without glitches (Wahoo Bolt and Strava my tools of recording). GPLama wrote something about the power meter showing constantly 6 watts (or %?) less than reference meters, maybe you would want to check out his video?
I’ve never been a big giant fan boy as I love aero bikes and their aero bike isn’t the greatest. The colour is amazing and groupset. Only downside to me in looks is external cables.
If you are going to use this favorite bike to commute at least 50 miles a day for a year, from summer to winter, from rain to snow, every single day. Can this favorite road bike hold up against the road hazards?
I jus wanna know. What's yer take on riding a single speed bicycle daily. Fer instance take a look at my swamp duck bicycle. It is weird an rusty but it pulls like a mule up hills an around town pulling a junk trailer built mostly out of refrigerator pieces.
Nice bike, but still to heavy for my taste. Reason is that I ride a rim brake bike at the moment which, while not very light, comes in at 7.55 kg incl. pedals and bottle cages. My next bike will surely have disc brakes, but I'll decline every bike which has an 8 (in kg, frame size 58 cm, incl. pedals) on the scale. Everything above 7.9 kg is not acceptable for me. In the end it's a performance bike.
Weight really doesn’t matter!! Aero, comfort, stiffness, compliance and geometry and tyre clearance are far more important unless you’re the 0.05% of cyclists who do it as a living!
@@alexflorance1111 Hey Alex, I tend to disagree for two reasons: 1st I'm not a pro, but I do racing. 2nd, I live in a mid-range mountain area where weight indeed does matter. But there's another reason: I don't want a new bike to deteriorate too much concerning weight, compared to my actual bike. When I put all that into consideration I've to set a weight limit, and this has to be sub 8kg.
Electronics and carbon wheels.. everything I would never want on a bike. The best bike is always the one i am riding at that moment. The industry is pushing us towards expensive stuff that we really do not need.
I'm a Giant fan boy at heart and have been dreaming about the new TCR for many months, seeing Davids reviews on this bike and his custom build has finally lead me to purchase a TCR advance pro 0. With dwindling stock left in the UK, I had to jump at the chance. The metallic blue in the flesh looks amazing, even though it's an expensive bike the irony is it's actually good value compared to competitors. Love your videos David, true and unbiased as always.
I have the metallic blue Adv Pro 0 too. It looks way better in person than in pictures. I had people complimenting about my bike when I ride pass them. The look of the bike really grew on me. It might sound odd in this age of integrated cockpit but I particularly like the look of the TCR's stem and bar. The all-black matte finish, with no excessive branding, makes the whole cockpit look solid and all-business.
Hey! I also bought 2022 Giant tcr advanced pro 1 ax. It's soooo gooodddd
I’m looking to test/buy one of these bad boys to. Did you get 12 speed?
Wait till u get to ride a pinarello.
@@realitybites02 At twice the price, and marginally better (if at all).
I got a Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 2021 this year - the paint job is amazing and the bike is excellent.
Had giant bikes in the past and will get another frame at some stage. I think the value is truly appealing
Not only did the value attracted me, its mechanical simplicity is what appealed to me most. This almost made me pull the trigger on one in 2020.
Luv my TCR, the ride is superb, geometry is great. Thank you for the no nonsense reviews!
Love the TCR David and great review of your build. Have to say the original review of the Advance Pro did get me out and to purchase my second TCR going for the Pro Adv 0... WOW what I bike to ride and GREAT value compared to others at that cost. Keep on going with these reviews. Thanks 👍🏻
One of the best options you can buy. I ordered the 022 ultegra version yersterday. 🙌
I have the same frame, same color, sitting in a box beside my desk right now. Just waiting for the 12sp Ultegra group to arrive. I have the same Fizik saddle (using it on my current bike, love it) and I went with the same stem/bar combo. Ultegra Wheels are on order too along with Zipp 303 Firecrest ...which ever gets here first. You got me thinking about bottle cages though;-)
Great review - I made the decision to get a TCR Advanced Pro due to your videos and after seeing them in person it was the right choice. Thanks Dave!
Glad I could help!
My only hesitation is the it’s a PF86 and with a 30mm axle the bottom bracket bearing diameter gets significantly reduced affecting performance and lifespan. With a PF86, it’s always better to stick to a 24mm axle. That’s really what the bb was designed for. Otherwise it’s a great bike.
SRAM GXP is still available, but I'm not sure for Rival eTap AXS.
I have to agree on the Rival Etap groupset, I picked up a CAAD13 with the rival groupset & I am throughly impressed
I have Giant TCR adv2 with power meter, underrated TCR with compliance riding
It's surprising how many prominent cycling focused youtubers ride Giant TCRs. There's Peak Torque and GPL Lama, and you Arthur. From what I know, PT and GPLL both bought the bikes with their own money.... makes me feel good about my choice of a TCR Advanced Pro at the very least... :)
Giant pay good to RUclipsrs
I'm sure he paid with his own money.
Best value all rounder. The TCR does it all
Great overview David.. Lovely bike.. I’m also thinking of pickup one of the Fizik Adaptive saddles.. I ride the Anteras carbon at the moment which is excellent but this has me tempted to try :) Best wishes for 2022 keep up the great work.. Ride on :)
Nice video David, and a beautiful looking bike.
Very instructive and constructive. Thank you very much. All the best.
Great bike David. I ride a Defy. 25,000km on the clock now
Might get a TCR Adv with Ultegra next. Only matte black tho.
Your frame looks neat.
David lovely presentation happy new year lad
Great review, TCR's are great bikes. New paint job's are nice!!🤗
I am glad that you talk about the low gearing, lower than 1:1. Subcompact cranksets should be standard on all endurance bikes, in my opinion. The average cyclist doesn't benefit from the really fast gears i.e. 50-11. I wish ultegra came with a 46/30 crankset
You can use a GRX crankset 46/30 or 48/31 if you don’t mind the 5mm extra axle spacers and the GRX front mech
i built the sl version, much more compliant isp than the 2012 model i owned, fantastic and fun bike to ride, i dont mind the cable routing with di2, great choice!!
Wow you're bike looks brand new... even the cassette looks impeccably clean!
It looks superb, excellent review.😀 Best wishes for the New Year.
The more you show your tcr the more I want it !!!
If you get the chance, get one before it gets a successor (which I fear may feature full internal routing). I almost bought one in 2020.
Beautiful bike David. Love my 2020 TCR. Most comfortable bike I’ve ridden in 40 years of riding and racing. The only negative was the cables which you did mention
Lovely bike, lovely paint job I've only got a defy 4, but it will do me, many aren't able to afford the best bikes, gear etc.
It’s 1:33 am here in Australia, so you aren’t into 2022 yet which means I get to be the first to wish you a happy new year David and all the best for this new year. I’m looking forward to more great content from you this year mate. Keep it up. Much appreciated and enjoyed.
Cheers 🇦🇺👍
The color scheme is spot on, looks really good on the set up. I've never been a carbon fiber fan honestly, and probably will never be. I just don't like the reliability aspect of carbon. I find titanium more ideal. I have the same water bottle cage
Another great video thank you David. Interesting what you said about using different pedals on a regular basis. An in-depth video about the pros and cons of the pedals you use would be an interesting watch. Thank you for all the great content over 2021. Happy New Year to you.
Just an amazing all-around bike doing great and comfortably for all kinds of riding conditions.
Your bike is an absolute beaut, Dave. The frame is top of my list for my first bike build. One thing I'd love to hear your opinions about is whether you would change your current set up to a 1 X drivetrain or stick to what you have, and why. 1x offers simplicity and I find that attractive. What do you think? I ask because shortly I'll be investing in a very similar set up and I'm still undecided about whether I should go 1x. I live in Bristol so tend to ride around Cotswolds and Somerset (pretty hilly as you know). Cheers
I’m really keen to try a 1x setup using the various Rival options in 2022, reckon the new 10-44 cassette could work nicely for our local roads
Best thing about this is the paint job. Giant are so boring in their paint offerings normally.
PS love the hat
New to cycling, and just picked up a used TCR Aluxx SL1 Disc 2021 back in Oct.
Of course the Aluxx version is nowhere comparable to the CF counterparts, but for the money at that time i was searching, it was a 'bargain' (i also picked it as 2021 model tire clearance seems able to fit 30mm or even 32mm).
I guess the 1st owner selling it coz of the proprietary Conduct hydraulic system looks cluttery and uncool.
*in SEA market, Giant still ships Aluxx models.
I have clocked 1300+km since. It may not look as cool as aero bikes, but seeing lots of reviewer riding TCRs, at least geometry wise i guess i picked the right bike for all rounder
I ride my bike Giant Defy Pro 0 around.👍👍
You make some great videos with it.
I used supacaz but I would recommend the black inc in bar tape or even zipp bar tape
I see a lot of veterans opt for TCR, and this set up is definitely gimmick-free 👌
Amazing looking bike! I'm thinking of getting that Fizik saddle. What is the cost of the complete bike if you don't mind me asking?
How much did the entire build cost?
Aside from these enves, what were the best wheels you've ridden in 2021 ?
Great vids this year David 👌
You can't go wrong with a Giant, excellent value for money. I've had two TCXs and a TCR Advanced.....
I was deciding between the 2022 TCR Advanced Pro 0 and Specialized Aethos Expert. Really wanted the new 12 speed Ultegra. I live in the States and went to two Giant retailers. They don't even have 2022 models in the system and can't even take preorder. Placed a deposit on the Aethos instead.
The 2022 TCR is available in Canada. Not sure why the States isn't getting any.
Ordered a 2022 TCR Adv Pro 0 AR from Giant Vancouver in September (1 of 2 smalls in all of Canada) - expected delivery Aug 2022 😭
@@jamesfam3121 Well, at least you are able to preorder and have an ETA. Hope you get the bike sooner than expected.
Also love the Aethos. UK may get the TCR 0 in April , so hanging on.
That's really a beautiful bike David! I also have a 2021 tcr but kinda regret choosing a smaller frame lol
Can you share what size frame you got and how tall you are? Im 5’10” and inbetween M and a M/L and not sure which one to get.
Another great video! I have a question. I'm the shot of the enve hub, it looks like the rotor has rusted around where is it screwed to the hub. Can you check if that is the case and why that might be?
Hey David! Really nice Bike! I get my TCR in April. Can you send me the Links from the Spacer and which bicycle headset do you use? and which fsa cap you use? I know that i need a longer stem for my tcr so i need new spacer and a new cap for the fork, but its hard to find something. Maybe you can help me, thanks! :)
Thanks for what you do! You were the nudge I needed to go with a TCR adv pro when deciding between frame sets. Cheers for the new year!
Just bought S Works Power Mirror saddle it’s awesome. If you can afford mirror or 3D printer from Fizik go for it. I’ve had Enve 65 on my SuperSix Evo bike, cool wheelset, never had punctures during year of riding. David, I have a question: I’m thinking between Enve 45 or Zipp 404 Firecrest for my new bike (canyon ultimate) which one is better? (Flat Miami Florida terrain). Thank you.
What’s the overall weight with pedals, cage, and GPS mount? I’m not a massive weight weenie I just want to compare to my bike for reference.
love the TCR advanced pro
Thanks for helping make 2021 a better year for your viewers, it's been a crazy couple of years to say the least. I agree with your set up however I'd probably change a thing or two, like the bars and cranks, I'd go with carbon bars and maybe an older set of SRAM red cranks to save on the weight. Beautiful machine you have though... 👍🏽👍🏽
Would older cranks be compatible with the new thinner chain on the SRAM etap 12 speed? What's the weight saving? Newb here. :)
Super nice bike David!! I have an SL6 Tarmac riding on Zipp 303 firecrest along with a Zipp Stealth stem(100mm) holding my Zipp carbon handle bars(SL70Ergo,42cm). Also like Fizik saddles, I have the Antares 00(140grams).
Short nose saddle? Try Cadex Boost, you'll love it!
Isn't this bike size M/L? How tall are you (in centimeters) and what's your inseam lenght? I'm thinking of buying the same bike but don't know whether to go M or M/L... I'm 180 cm with 85 cm inseam, not particularly long arms or anything. I just don't like long reach.
This is an ML and I’m 181cm and it’s perfect
Own the Pro 1 Disc myself. What a bike! Superb comfort, even compared to my previous endurance bike, with race bike's speed!
Hi David, can I ask what bike stand you are using in this video please?? I’m on the lookout for one, would you recommend this one? 🤔
here you go, and yes I do recommend it because it's very secure bit.ly/3HkvGcr
What garmin mount are you using on that Zipp stem?? thank you! It looks carbon and integrated.
Beautiful bike.
Wow! I'm riding tcr too
So what u choose for my rimbrakes TCR bike - Ultegra di2 r8000 [heavier and more expensive] or dura ace 9100 [lighter and cheaper] ? :D I know, di2 is more fun but much more expensive...
I’ve been hearing good things about this bike.
Best bike on the market
Love your bike! ♥️ ♥️♥️
Have you tried the Fizik Tempo Microtex classic bartape? i like tk ride gloveless too and prefer a thin yet cushiony bartape
When I go out on my £850 gravel bike I’m grinning from ear to ear. Every time. I don’t need carbon, I don’t need it to be lighter. I just need more time so I can ride my current bike more lol
Very nice build Sir
How much did it weigh and what size was it?
David, what bike stand is that? I really need to replace my current one because it doesn't hold my bike up anymore. Could you link me to it?
These disc brakes give no noise in wet and dry? Would love to try them. Wonder how many times you’ve had to take them into the bike shop to be adjusted?
As long as the rotors and brake pads aren't contaminated, they won't squeal.
Hi! How tall are you? And what size did you choose? I am 1.78m tall and hesitating between M and M/L. Thanks
What's your inseam?
Very happy with my TCR
with TCR Pro Adv
i wish they can step backward to tradional 27.2 round seatpost and expose seat clamp. Also replaceable drop out~
that will make it be the most buying bike!!!
Get a Emonda....it has round seatpost
@@hippoace that is not a traditional round seatpost :)
@@NeoPayneHK i think the older models do
@@hippoace i see
Just a quick question: was that rust on the inside of your discs? Seemed to look like there was rusting near the bolts.
are you using the 76 projects hi flow on this bike?
Hi! Is that a BB86 frame? If so, are you running a DUB crankset on it? What BB do you use? Thanks!
It’s a SRAM bottom bracket
Any chance for a comparison review of 3D printed saddles? Fizik Adaptive saddle and Specialized Roman EVO Mirror seem similar.
After a lot of reluctance I finally went for Rival on my SL7 and it’s great! Best features are the super cheap power meter option and being able to see what gear you’re in on the Wahoo. I mitigated the weight a bit with a Red cassette and put the heavy Rival one on my turbo trainer. The shift data logging is cool as well.
Do you always get your power data through the pedals? Have you tried the power meter upgrade for the SRAM Rival AXS crank? I just got a Wahoo Element Bolt for Xmas and will be wanting to get power data but power meter pedals are SOOOO expensive. I have the etap Rival groupset therefore have been really eyeing the power meter upgrade. Thoughts?
Yes all from the pedals but I want to try the sram power meter, hopefully next year
I bought the Rival power meter this October, but unfortunately I had only a couple rides with it before the weather fell constantly below zero celcius (I live in Finland, it is either wet or cold in November). My first power meter so I can't compare to others, but it was cheap (220 euros on sale in a German webshop Bikester) and seemed to record the power output without glitches (Wahoo Bolt and Strava my tools of recording).
GPLama wrote something about the power meter showing constantly 6 watts (or %?) less than reference meters, maybe you would want to check out his video?
I’ve never been a big giant fan boy as I love aero bikes and their aero bike isn’t the greatest. The colour is amazing and groupset. Only downside to me in looks is external cables.
What happened to the Bianchi?
Hooray for lower gearing.
Giant 🥰 👍
How would u compare it to a supersixevo ?
what pedals are you using??
What's the retail cost of this build?
If you are going to use this favorite bike to commute at least 50 miles a day for a year, from summer to winter, from rain to snow, every single day. Can this favorite road bike hold up against the road hazards?
What length cranks did you choose?
172.5mm
Do anyone recommend those Enve Foundation 45 wheels?
Hi David. Could you please review Cervelo R5, pleaaaase?!?!?
If they will send me one, which looks unlikely to be honest :(
You even used that groupset, so clean you could eat your dinner of the cassette
Standover height?
Does the etap pair with your head unit so that you can see your battery level front and back?
Yes it does. And if you pair the AXS website/app you also get detailed gear usage breakdown after a ride. Maybe I can do a separate video on this ?
Why not Trek emonda?
Would this be a good bike for triathlon
With some clip on aero bars I’m sure it would work just fine
I jus wanna know. What's yer take on riding a single speed bicycle daily. Fer instance take a look at my swamp duck bicycle. It is weird an rusty but it pulls like a mule up hills an around town pulling a junk trailer built mostly out of refrigerator pieces.
You forgot to mention the most important part. The size and weight.
7.94kg according to the previous video (bike build of this TCR) link is in the description of this video.
what year is this chameleon frame ?
It's a 2021 frameset
@@davidarthur thx for reply,. I just got this frame last week in second hand market,.. seller not sure what year the frame 😄
Nice bike, but still to heavy for my taste. Reason is that I ride a rim brake bike at the moment which, while not very light, comes in at 7.55 kg incl. pedals and bottle cages. My next bike will surely have disc brakes, but I'll decline every bike which has an 8 (in kg, frame size 58 cm, incl. pedals) on the scale. Everything above 7.9 kg is not acceptable for me. In the end it's a performance bike.
Weight really doesn’t matter!! Aero, comfort, stiffness, compliance and geometry and tyre clearance are far more important unless you’re the 0.05% of cyclists who do it as a living!
@@alexflorance1111 Hey Alex, I tend to disagree for two reasons: 1st I'm not a pro, but I do racing. 2nd, I live in a mid-range mountain area where weight indeed does matter. But there's another reason: I don't want a new bike to deteriorate too much concerning weight, compared to my actual bike. When I put all that into consideration I've to set a weight limit, and this has to be sub 8kg.
good luck
@@adrianc6534 Luck? Well, it's more a matter of money. Unfortunately prices for bikes with an acceptable weight are ridiculously high.
Yup good bike good buy
What’s the saddle
Fizik 3D printed one
Electronics and carbon wheels.. everything I would never want on a bike. The best bike is always the one i am riding at that moment. The industry is pushing us towards expensive stuff that we really do not need.
I can send you some dust covers, what color are you after 🤪
Vitus vitesse evo