*Works great my **Latest.Bike** I have a bad knee so I still get exercise but the bike assists me. I am a big guy so I didn’t think it would go as fast but it works great.*
@geraldtone59142 жыл бұрын
The tcr coming within 2 points for less than 50% of the sl7 price makes it a win automatically. Take a couple grand and upgrade to di2 and better wheels and then It's easily ahead.
@brysonszy63062 жыл бұрын
Can't compare a 2 point difference with a price category included, should see it more like a $9000 44/60 SL7 and a $4000 36/60 TCR. I wouldn't mind getting 80% of the bike for 45% of the price.
@brysonszy63062 жыл бұрын
Also don't think the TCR's wheels are 62.5% worse, or that the bike is over 50% worse in terms of speed. Much exaggerated claims by NorCal, quite disappointed by the biased ratings.
@geraldtone59142 жыл бұрын
@@brysonszy6306 Yea those claims that were made about the cables slowing the bike down due to aerodynamics sort of threw me off.
@jelle72242 жыл бұрын
@@brysonszy6306 The ratings are all in the category of top tier performance bikes. The TCR got a 8/10 for price despite being $4.000. That's super expensive for a bike in most contexts but relatively reasonably in the category.
@Jamess922 жыл бұрын
@@brysonszy6306 yeah winning races with a bike that is 50% worst in terms of speed
@rayvinthingnam91062 жыл бұрын
SL 7 should get a 0 for price
@jaredjackson80972 жыл бұрын
I’ll be honest. I considered the giant TCR. It’s an amazing bike and would definitely not hold me back, but I ended up building up an SL7 S works frame set and building it myself because this was my mid life crisis 40th birthday present to self and I just think it looks nicer. Either way I’m riding more and enjoying it. Well aware the Giant is a better value, but I wanted to treat myself, which I hardly ever do. I went 12 years with my old bike before building the SL7.
@JFomo2 жыл бұрын
Yoooooo I'm actually doing the same thing!! 40th coming at the end of the month and my Tarmac SL7 is just about ready. Not the Sworks though but the white with snake eyes.
@jaredjackson80972 жыл бұрын
@@JFomo enjoy it! There are so many worse things we could be spending money on. You really just have to tune out the shit talking “dentist” comments from folks who don’t have them. I’m just a single dude with no kids who is fairly frugal with everything else. 😂 It’s an amazing bike. It was super easy to build up as well. Specialized gets a lot of hate because they do pull some BS, but the SL7 is fucking dope. Simple as that.
@redsoxfan52402 жыл бұрын
Could've gone with the Giant Propel if you're into more of the aero look!
@jaredjackson80972 жыл бұрын
@@redsoxfan5240 No thanks. Stem and integration looks terrible to me. To each their own. I love my SL7.
@yamaha8932 жыл бұрын
hey, i like your house tracks! very cool!
@dileno2 жыл бұрын
Both are of course very capable bikes. I'd take the Giant TCR Advanced Pro any day over a Specialized SL7, much more bike for the money. In fact I bought a Giant TCR myself with the worst wheels possible (their PR-2 wheelset) and Ultegra DI2, then bought a very good wheelset and put latex tubes and Conti GP 5000 on the wheels, and it's more than enough. Future upgrade will be the bars.
@mrcstb74792 жыл бұрын
Speed rating is really off… these cables are maybe 3-4 watts… in fact, TCR with di2 is 0.5 watts off SL7…. So speed wise it’s not really a 4/10 vs 8/10 at all… more like 6/10 for TCR with mechanical.. imo :)
@robertcaspari98272 жыл бұрын
Hey Marcin, do you have a source for these numbers? Would love to look it up. :)
@mcspikesky2 жыл бұрын
Both having disc brakes too, which is more Watts lost and weight gained so moot!
@nicosf1002 жыл бұрын
yeah the frontal area of the cables is so small, I dont think it's even a 3-4 watts difference
@klettersteig5992 жыл бұрын
Giant owns their own factory and has far greater quality control on their frames than all the other large bike brands. 👍
@chiuyincheng Жыл бұрын
Merida own 49% share of Specialized. Majority of Specialized should be made by Merida. Merida is 2nd largest bike manufaturer in Taiwan. I think both Giant & Merida offer good bike with similar level of quality control.
@brianwright95142 жыл бұрын
Another key point: as much as I want to like an American bike company, but Specialized isn't nice to small dealers. Giant, on the other hand, is a great company for helping out small dealers.
@nhatminhang69692 жыл бұрын
Hey do you have similar assessment for other brands, I would take that into consideration for my purchase.
@brianwright95142 жыл бұрын
@@nhatminhang6969 heard that from people that own/run bike shops about both Specialized and Trek.
@bikerjk12052 жыл бұрын
The Tcr Advanced Pro Disc with Ultegra gets SLR1 wheels in Australia, not the heavier SLR2. The SLR1 wheels are 62 grams lighter than the Roval CL50.
@LotusProds2 жыл бұрын
The wheels in aus are better than the stock he was talking about?
@Yeblad2 жыл бұрын
Correct, the advanced pro disc 1, with ultegra mech, gets the SLR1 42mm deep wheels. They weigh the same as zipp404s, but arent as wide. Also, the PRO versions gets the wider steerer tube at the top so the Zipp stems wont fit. Jeff doesn't have a pro 1 version.
@sepg50842 жыл бұрын
Speed is 4/10 vs 9/10? Lol 😂 how many watts do those cables lose for Giant to have half the points? Drivetrain is also double the points for the Specialized? Ok, i can't take this video seriously at all 😂
@brucewayne3141 Жыл бұрын
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@bighammer34642 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand the speed scale your using. A 4/10 in speed for a $4000 bike and the SL7 with a 9/10 and costs $9000 must be coincidence for the price. Giant describes the TCR as: Advanced aerodynamics This is where the TCR’s most quantifiable gains can be found compared to previous generation models. Every tube shape was analyzed, engineered and tested to create an overall structure with significantly lower drag at a wider range of yaw angles. But you’re saying that cables make it so slow that it gets a 4/10?
@shinn432 жыл бұрын
He mentions the airfoil design is "cylindrical" it's less aerodynamics. Very hard statement to provide given he has no empirical data as proof the SL7 airfoil shape is LESS efficient than the TCR airfoil in an IDEAL condition let alone real world condition.
@MrEndocytosis2 жыл бұрын
Let’s be honest, specialized is more of a marketing company than it is a bike company. That’s from someone who owns two tarmacs including an sl7. My next bike will be a giant.
@onehourmusicbc2 жыл бұрын
9000 dollars in my area can literally buy the top spec TCR (10000 MSRP with 10% discount). Cadex wheels, Dura ace electronic hydraulic discs, way better spec than the tarmac what so ever.
@lowlifescum2 жыл бұрын
Let’s not forget the 2022 Tcr adv pro 1 comes with a power meter too .. it’s best bike for entry level, upgrade handle bars and wheels and price still under specialized
@hail_sagan28302 жыл бұрын
The SL7 Pro also came with a power meter
@apoc3412 жыл бұрын
Someone has been spoilt by electronic shifting 😂 but yeah electronic is great for racing with. Giant bikes are great value and the specialized being 1x is so weird. Why would they do that on a race bike?
@caseyb60832 жыл бұрын
For what it’s worth, running 1x is relative and can be amazing depending on where you live. I used to live in WI and most of the riding I’d do was relatively flat with some rolling hills; did plenty of fast group rides/races and had no problems with gearing, saved a little weight with no FD, and overall just less parts/maintenance to do. Fast forward and now I live in CO and I switched to 2x immediately once I moved :)
@hail_sagan28302 жыл бұрын
The smallest gear on the 1x build is actually a lower ratio than the smallest gear on the Giant in this video. 46/36 = 1.27:1, 39/28 = 1.39:1. The biggest gear on the 1x is slightly smaller, but if you’re spinning out 53/11 on a flat crit course you should probably be a World Tour pro. Add to that, there are usually only 14 distinct gear ratios in a 2x11 drivetrain, so with a properly spaced cassette that places the gaps in the bigger cogs where it is much less noticeable, you don’t lose much. Riders win gravel events on 1x drivetrains with massive gaps all the time, and tbh I’d rather not have to think about front derailleur shifts in a crit anyway.
@prototoast2 жыл бұрын
When I looked up the official specs on the wheels, the Giant wheels are listed as only 30g heavier, and 8mm less deep. Personally I'd prefer the Specialized wheels for the width and the hubs, but based on the features actually discussed in the video, the specs seem a lot closer than the description would suggest.
@josh331722 жыл бұрын
My wife surprised me with a new Bianchi a couple years back (blessing and a curse). I love it, and her for it of course...and it's such a beautiful bike, but the thing's an absolute tank, and not the bike I had my heart set on. I really wanted the TCR because it's actually obtainable......but when you wife buys you a new bike, the curse is that you're stuck with it....for a very very long time. The TCR Advanced Disc 0 was what I really wanted.
@stevedong51172 жыл бұрын
I've tested both my slr1 and roval clx64 wheelsets on dead flat no traffic road for three rounds, and I didn't see any difference at 23-24mph
@octaviakf2 жыл бұрын
When did you see a difference?
@joshuasherer32942 жыл бұрын
He has SLR2s on that bike and they are not as good as the SL1. I have SL1s and actually really like them other than they could be a bit wider.
@benhardwick19702 жыл бұрын
@@joshuasherer3294 yea I have the SLR1 as well. They certainly not a bad wheel but only 17mm internal width.
@theothervalentin2 жыл бұрын
If you throw a sram force etap axs on the TCR and use a RED 50/37 chainring up front, you would eliminate 2 out of 4 cables in the wind, maintain the easy to work on benefits, have electronic shifting, faster crit speed and have the TCR score above 50 points. I built my tcr up with zipp303 wheels, force axs completely - works like a dream and solves some issues you are having. built came in at 4200€ 7,0kg weight
@johndef50752 жыл бұрын
I want the one with the creaky seatpost because it looks so good. And with 60 mm sails on both ends because those watts are so important to us non pros. I'll gladly risk it for 0 rewards. Stop slagging mechanical shifting. It works fine properly set up. Ive never had a cable stretch that required any re-adjustment.
@saracen8882 жыл бұрын
Wait for the new Propel. Aero up front, TCR at the back. Will do it all 👌🏼
@rickmancini7722 жыл бұрын
Regarding any aerodynamic drag of the external cables, it’s true that a cylinder shape generally has more drag compared to a foil. However, diameter is a factor. The relatively small diameter of the cable results in negligible increase in drag.
@noels88172 жыл бұрын
For non-racers which is 90% of the riding population-TCR, but for the pro/1/2 peloton , or criters SL7. Edit: Michael Mathew’s just won Stage 14 (Tdf) against cream of the crop climbers and punchers on a giant TCR SL.
@wackery_zeimer2 жыл бұрын
"Having a mess of cables at the front of the bike will slow you down" *Races with front and rear GoPros* Hmmmmm ;)
@NorCalCycling2 жыл бұрын
Content is king 🤣
@nsggood2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great post Jeff...as always👌A few things I don't get though. For all your ability, the level you compete at, the training you put in and the amount of competing you do, I really dont understand why you were given a 1x Rival SL7 last year (expensive commuter/gravel setup) and then a stock mechanical ultegra giant (enthusiast level weekend rider) as a team bike for a National Cat1 title contender??? Dont'get me wrong, I love to see you mixing it up and performing on upper/mid level equipment and showing its not all about the bike, but surely for all the efforts you, your team and your sponsors go to to get the whole team competing at the level you do, you are surely worthy of top level componentry commensurate with the riding you are doing. Forgive me if I speak out of turn here for I'm not familiar with the budget of Team Mikes Bikes, but It seems as if your equipment is provided as a token gesture by sponsors indifferent to the technical requirements of Crit racing and is focused on attendance rather than competion...which is certainly not the philosphy I pick up from you! Anyways, best of luck, love your work, love the NorCal channel.
@sirdmayo2 жыл бұрын
So looking forward to his response to this so I can learn!
@hail_sagan28302 жыл бұрын
The 1x was Force AXS HRD, not Rival.
@kevinthepark2 жыл бұрын
The new 2023 Giant Propel being ridden in the Tour De France right now looks like a great bike. I’m not a fan of the current version though. Can’t say I would choose a TCR over the Tarmac, but I would choose the next Propel over the Tarmac. I wish Specialized would have kept the Venge in the lineup… but it probably made sense from a business and manufacturing/perspective to just make the Tarmac a bit more aero and and stop offering the Venge.
@undergroundblu2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Especially for 8 minutes 🙌 Always quality content.
@anthonyoriordan59672 жыл бұрын
Rim brake for the win
@gja20002 жыл бұрын
With a 5k difference in price...TCR hands down.
@eto23522 жыл бұрын
$4000 vs $9000 - on that alone, Giant wins. You could upgrade everything to beyond the Spesh and still be cheaper, with two sets of wheels, powermeter, and have enough left over for a aero helmet, shoes, and new kit!- which would give you much more gains than any bike frame... and you would still have money left over for race entry fees and gas $!!! The weight has more to do with the components. TCR can well be light as or lighter than the Tarmac.
@NorCalCycling2 жыл бұрын
the giant did win on the 4k vs 9k, that was the first category
@hail_sagan28302 жыл бұрын
Uhhh, what? If you want to go “beyond” then you’d be looking at $2700 for a SRAM RED AXS groupset and ~$2000-2500 for a wheel set, which puts you right about $9k without including tires, a power meter, handlebar, or stem, let alone any of the other things you mentioned.
@vyas555 Жыл бұрын
11,000 miles (17,600 km) in one year....Whoa... mad respect man!!! Can you share some info on training plan (which zones, how much intensity? base, polarized, what not) and also some off bike work that you did earlier on and what you do to maintain those gains and diet info? Would be really helpful for amateur cyclists like me.
@lucass86102 жыл бұрын
TCR a 4/10 for "speed" because of external cables. No chance lol
@NorCalCycling2 жыл бұрын
external cables, non aero tube sections, non integrated cockpit. I stand by my [subjective] rating 😅
@holdenmcgroin86992 жыл бұрын
If i have 4k i’ll get the Canyon 😬
@alexflorance11112 жыл бұрын
Imagine comparing a bike with electric gears and one with mechanical ones that’s far cheaper. Also those wheels are epic for the price- sub 1500g and mid depth all round race wheels are FANTASTIC. I can’t actually believe this review- absolutely tragic. Wind tunnel testing would suggest they’re almost identical in terms of aerodynamics
@NorCalCycling2 жыл бұрын
price is a category that the giant won easily compared to the tarmac. I'm glad you're happy with the wheels.
@dancingtrees57179 ай бұрын
I like how you said "easy to work on" for the giant and put a clip of the mechanic hammering away at the press fit BB
@sunshinecycling2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff, I appreciate you coming up with a final score and giving your personal input/opinion - especially since the easy answer would be to say you like the free bike you're on right now. But my question to you is, since you had to make more upgrades to the Giant to get it to your liking, what were the final weights and prices "all in" for the two bikes when all said and done? Starting with a $4k bike but spending 3 or 4 grand to upgrade is a tough pill to swallow.
@NorCalCycling2 жыл бұрын
it's a personal choice what you want to upgrade, but my wheels/cockpit probably like $2-2.5k. I still don't think it's on the level of the spec but honestly splitting hairs at that point, and it's still 2.5k cheaper.
@sunshinecycling2 жыл бұрын
@@NorCalCycling Gotcha. Thanks. The Specialized SL7 is definitely a premium bike at a premium price.
@jonathanz98892 жыл бұрын
@@NorCalCycling Did you also upgrade some parts to DuraAce like the chain ring? I think it would only be a fair comparison of what you're actually riding vs what you used to ride. It says something about the stock setup when you end up with some many upgrades
@bikenband2 жыл бұрын
You posting this now was perfect timing. I’m looking to replace my 2009 Trek Madone and hadn’t even considered the Giant. Definitely going to check it out. I’m a MTB racer who rides road maybe once a week so it sounds like a good fit for me.
@redsoxfan52402 жыл бұрын
Definitely consider Giant. Giant always provides great value!
@LotusProds2 жыл бұрын
We’re both in the same boat
@fredericopereira64442 жыл бұрын
What makes me cringe is having to listen weekend wannabe pro cyclists talking about how front cables affect their performance when they're doing sprints at their toy story amateur crits. The bright side is that at least you have something to put the blame on why you came second.
@johndef50752 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@aedsy2 жыл бұрын
4:03 He says "I don't think the speed difference in these two bikes is super obvious" then goes on about you wouldn't hop on the specialized and feel faster....then he rates the Giant a 4/10 and the Specialized a 9/10. How bizarre.
@NorCalCycling2 жыл бұрын
my point is, you wont get on the spec and immediately feel the difference in speed, but plop those bikes in a wind tunnel and i'm willing to bet the spec is faster. the Giant has external cables, non aero tube sections, and a non integrated cockpit. it's not huge, and things like body position, strategy, nutrition and training are all more important especially if you're new to the sport.
@vanillaflyweight2 жыл бұрын
@@NorCalCycling regarding speed/aero difference are you able to compare the bike in the specialized Win Tunnel? Track down a buddy with an SL7 if required haha
@aedsy2 жыл бұрын
@@NorCalCycling I am sure the Specialized probably is marginally faster. Given you would need a wind tunnel to detect the difference I was just amazed by the difference in rating. If we were talking 4/10 vs 4.5/10 for those marginal gains then I would not disagree.
@tubesazzad2 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison! I bought the exact same bike (Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1) last year, but mine came with the SRL-1 wheelset instead of SLR-2 and a dual-sided power meter as well. The SRL-1 wheels are pretty light in my opinion in comparison with other major brands with a similar rim profile.
@waynehiggins8992 жыл бұрын
Same as me but my TCR is rim brake
@tubesazzad2 жыл бұрын
@@waynehiggins899 that is even better. I didn’t have any choice due to bike shortages.
@MichaelIhde692 жыл бұрын
The TCR is my absolute dream bike! The Orca Aero and CAAD13 are also some favorites of mine. I’m curious to know if you’ve ever been on either of these, and if you’d recommend either of them over a more racing/criterium-oriented bike? Edit: I’m just a casual to intermediate level road cyclist, but I’m hoping to also get a bike that can be competitive in a race, as you have inspired me to get into racing!
@87togabito2 жыл бұрын
Why would you bother with racing? It’s a complete waste of time for anyone who aspires to actually own their bike, rather than be made to ride a bike they don’t own.
@supermitendo96542 жыл бұрын
The convenience factor of external cable routing is exaggerated imo. People don’t change their stem height that often and some bike boxes nowadays allow you to pack your bike without removing the handlebar. By the way, the new Propel looks super good, I hope you’ll get to try it when it comes out.
@cedward6902 жыл бұрын
New propel 2023? Is that from TDF?
@BLaZEjjp2 жыл бұрын
If you remove the convenience scores: Specialized: 44/60 Giant: 35/60
@pl4free2 жыл бұрын
The truth about TCR: get a new frame with rim brakes, you'll find those pretty cheap, and build your own bike. Like drivetrain, wheels, saddle & handlebars. Best allround-bike you'll get and best value for $$$ Specialized are rip-offs for sure with that high price.
@cosinus_square2 жыл бұрын
Lol, in a sprint @ 40mph the fist thing to disturb the air is your body going crazy, the cables are not even in the same post code aero-wise. I expect more from you mate.
@Djalmatec912 жыл бұрын
I loved the honesty to say that you prefer the sl7! Congrats!
@designlsm2 жыл бұрын
Giant TCR is the humble bike and not fancy but it does its' job.
@bourkey222 Жыл бұрын
I lol'd when he mentioned the aero benefits of no cables. No way that makes a difference.
@Jordan-xr1xn2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 Giant TCR advanced mechanical, and I love it. Serves really good on climbs
@bryanwittenburg71712 жыл бұрын
This might be way off topic, but I have addressed this comparison at the bottom of the spectrum. The entry level Tarmac and TCR 105 level. I’ve had both and both come with crap wheels. I’d like to see a review on these. For me, it’s the TCR. It’s definitely lighter. Both are great
@lauig2 жыл бұрын
Jeff, it's just us, we've known each other for a long youtube time now. So you can say it, we won't mind. You'd much rather have a Propel to compare things with, we understand. (Also a message to Specialized : Guys, what were you thinking ? Enough with being silly, it was fun for a year or 2, we all laughed ahah, but now come to your senses and bring back the Venge, will ya?)
@samqureshi70492 жыл бұрын
Swap your group set for a mechanical axs groupset, convenience on brakes, clean set up and swap those wheels with cadex. I run that set up on my TCR adv sl 0, I hit 15.2lb on a size large L much faster too with normal convenience for maintenance.
@JuanRivera-wg8iv2 жыл бұрын
I agree with many points you brought forward but the cables being exposed to airflow....does not make a difference.
@rbstretch1002 жыл бұрын
Curious how a bike that you couldn't ride with original 1x setup was scored 8/10?
@rsam3462 жыл бұрын
This.
@jeffreypeters19022 жыл бұрын
FWIW, the team of "marginal gains" rode with exposed cabling on the front end of their bikes several seasons as the rest of the world tour peloton switched over to disks and hidden cables, and it didn't seem to affect their performance. I think I read somewhere, something about every 10 cm of exposed cables are something like 1 watt. soooooo, what's the real-world gain? 5 watts? That's not nothing...on the other hand, I do like the convenience of moving bars and stems around, rec-cabling, etc.
@bighammer34642 жыл бұрын
Ya and this guy scored the TCR a friggin 4 for speed based solely on cables. If he is that worried about the drag from the cables he should shave that beard off. Easy gains but as now that bears gets a 4/10
@BoyMeetsMountain2 жыл бұрын
Also worth noting that with a new gen DI2 or AXS build, the exposed cables are 50% less because you'd only have brakes. If this was an electronic to electronic comparison, the TCR seems likely to smoke the SL7. Then it's 6250 vs 9k, so the TCR still wins handily, and you get the better SL1 wheels and carbon bars.
@NorCalCycling2 жыл бұрын
the Giant has external cables, non aero tube sections, and a non integrated cockpit. i stand by my 4 rating. and the beard is here to stay 😜
@marcfarrelly59442 жыл бұрын
100% at every amateur level even upto Semi pro, if 5 watts was the difference, then you weren't winning anyway
@jeffreypeters19022 жыл бұрын
@@NorCalCycling Appreciate you. I will note, looking at today's tour bikes is interesting. I am noticing how the forks wrap close to the tires, which was en vogue 2 generations ago, just before we went through a phase of wide, open space around the tire because of "air disturbance" and that being more optimized. We went from teardrops, to truncated...dimples to no dimples...if all the aero advantages were what they say, the bikes would propel themselves at this point! I think, in 35 years of experience, the three biggest factors are wheels, clothes, and position. Keep up the honest reviews. Your channel is a joy.
@RelicWessels2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! I always appreciate your opinion and LOVE your channel! Thank you for all the time and effort!
@Gregory_tottie2 жыл бұрын
Liked that video before I even watched it. Great review of bikes I can’t afford.
@pirminborer6252 жыл бұрын
Got an orba orca M20, ultegra mechanical, disc brakes and integrated cables for 3400 dollars. Weighs 19 pounds. Great value. You can also lower the stem to your needs. I will upgrade the wheels though and put a carbon ergo handlebar. Will be close to 18 pounds for about 4300 dollars with the upgrade. Personally I find ultegra mechanical the sweetspot. Everything di2 is just that much pricier and the money is better spent elsewhere.
@stevenluh78072 жыл бұрын
To fairly compare TCR and SL7 Pro, you should normalize the difference in cost between the TCR ($4K) and SL7 ($9K). Put $5K of upgrades towards the TCR. Now who wins?
@brittle1 Жыл бұрын
on the topic of 1x chainsets, jumbo visma absolutely crushing this year on their 1x Cervelo S5s both Roglic and Vingegaard taking huge wins so the proof is absolutely in the pudding now, willing to bet Jumbo is running 1x at TDF in more stages than one
@adamsolomon93535 ай бұрын
Biggest pro for the Giant just went out the door with the new model!
@andarenbici2 жыл бұрын
I see your point as team bikes, but if you were self-financing the equipment would you still rather spend $9200 on the tarmac switched to 2x than $5500 for TCR with winspace, and gp5000s?
@87togabito2 жыл бұрын
I’ll buy the tarmac if I liked it more, especially so if self-financed, since we aren’t restricted to whatever the team wants us to ride. That’s the nice thing about a casual weekend cyclist. You can buy whatever bike you want because you don’t have to care about what the sponsor or some silly race result might say.
@jaredjackson80972 жыл бұрын
I’d still buy the Tarmac. The difference in cash over the 5 to 10 years I will be riding the bike is really not that big of a deal.
@MTBfixHQ2 жыл бұрын
win tunnel says exposed cables only adds 12 seconds in 40km race, its something but certainly not enough to care... for me anyways : / . All the extra hassle of dealing with those internal cables is a complete pita, only worth it for top level riders who don't pay for the bike and have a mechanic to deal with all the BS haha
@LOGICAL-JAY Жыл бұрын
Both bikes are amazing..I own both(2021 tarmac s-works SL7 build w 12 speed di2) and the (TCR advanced pro with sram red)...i prefer the TCR when it comes to price straight from the company(more bang for your buck)and I prefer the SL7 s-works tarmac due to performance because it's slightly faster and more nimble to me..I think people get mad at specialized prices more than their performance..I find my Sl7 equipped with the shimano di2 12 speed slightly lighter and faster than my TCR equipped with sram red..I have no loyalty to a brand and I think it all comes down to preference..its the same as xbox vs playstation and coke vs Pepsi in the 80s...lol..you can always swap drive trains, add light carbon wheels, etc to make a bike lighter..thats why I own both.
@zainsenpai Жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff, nice video, as a Sur American our most important category is "convinience" hahah, I got a 2022 propel, Giant fan here, and happy that you got that TCR, next time you can add a new category "Looks" or "Style" in which I will rate the TCR 10/10 with that slim shape and high profile wheels, un saludo desde Colombia! 🥰🥰
@jobje3252 жыл бұрын
I'd say the Canyon Aeroad is by far the best bang for your buck race bike at the moment. Comes with a 58/62mm aero wheelset and 105 groupset for 3500 euros, or Ultegra for 300 bucks more.
@johndef50752 жыл бұрын
Does it have that creaky seatpost? I would never buy a Canyon anything after seeing how they treat their customers.
@jeffreycuellar241 Жыл бұрын
Yah the canyon has seat post issues, it sounds real bad according current owners and past owners.
@scottwatson7844 Жыл бұрын
Your scoring is bizarre…how can you give mechanical Ultegra 4/10.
@bluemystic75012 жыл бұрын
Your honesty is much appreciated.
@migo96252 жыл бұрын
Tbh that mixed bike on the thumbnail looks awesome
@patrickrenschler2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I would love to see a head to head constant power time trial like you did with the SL6 v SL7. I guess you’d need to use the sworks bike since the old team bike is gone.
@dylf142 жыл бұрын
The advanced SL is a more direct competitor to the SL7 Pro.
@todoesunamierda2 жыл бұрын
Well i took my tcr(rim brake) put some reynolds, force shifting and red crankset and i can say it worth the money
@benhardwick19702 жыл бұрын
I’m in France and I got the TCR pro disc 1. SRL 1 wheels, power metre and mechanical ultegra for €3750. SL7 was €5500 no power metre and €40 alloy wheels. So obviously brought the TCR! But if I already had a decent pair of wheels I may have thought more about the SL7. As for external cables, pros still have external cables so if it was that big a deal then they wouldn’t do it! You save a watt or 2 max.
@j.milleraabamsc94002 жыл бұрын
I would definitely give the TCR a much better score for weight and speed. The TCR also has much better stiffness compared to the SL7
@garysmith702 жыл бұрын
Those cables May actually trip the air before it smacks into your legs...Just a thought.
@Shadowboost2 жыл бұрын
So my CAAD 10 with ancient 105 is the same weight as the SL7 pro at 8-9000 dollars. Yeah, it's not as aero, but that's insanity. And I asked my dealer who said that there's only 3 52 cm SL7 pros in the whole country (US) right now
@kngofdestiny2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Would’ve loved a mention of the 2 year crash warranty on the frame/carbon bits from Giant
@stanislavkindiakov6334 Жыл бұрын
Today is the day! I ordered my Giant TCR Advanced 1 on mechanical Ultegra for just 1970 Euro(about 2100 $). For this money you can only get aluminium Specialized Allez on v-brakes 😅
@kestralrider3132 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting, I've enjoyed watching many of your crit action videos. I have a dumb question; is there a reason your sponsors didn't offer the propel? I would have thought they would have given a Cat I crit rider their most aero offering. IMO, it's hard to find anyone who feels the SL7's are fairly priced, and maybe only a comparison to Pinarello makes them appear reasonably priced, but you also rarely hear from riders who don't like the SL7 that they already have. I thought you had a top end SL7 before the white one, but maybe that was a venge; I honestly can't remember.
@ProWeAreSo2 жыл бұрын
For those prices, I'd get a cheaper TCR, upgrade the wheels to something Chinese, and get a PM crankset... Use the extra money to get another bike for when the TCR is in the shop...
@Madmalchen2 жыл бұрын
Yip I put some Winspace Hypers 50mm on my TCR much lighter and its a rocket ship, added stages dual PM as well
@jamescho37182 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the honest review!
@kristopherstewart4890 Жыл бұрын
Let me just say, in Engineering, a C- means you repeat the course. C's, my man, get degrees. 🚀🤓🚴♂️
@ThePallindrome2 жыл бұрын
Maybe the categories could be weighted and personalized for each person as a 10 in price isn’t necessarily as important as a 10 in wheels for instance.
@mateagoston8145 Жыл бұрын
You said you won't feel faster on the Specialized after riding the giant but then you gave 4 to the Giant and 9 to the Specialized??? :D
@C.Breeezy2 жыл бұрын
The 2023 Propel looks 🔥hopefully you guys get the upgrade
@hobbanero2 жыл бұрын
aero is complicated. sure, round cables are not aero, but they are also creating disrupted air for the head tube to move through. Trek basically admitted to some of the aero BS manufacturers engage in with their new Madone. they admitted that non-aero bars have higher drag, but they create disturbed air for the massive carbon windbag behind them, so system drag is barely increased. ultimately, if you get your body position optimized because it is easier to do with external cables versus integrated, you will have a more aero total package. integrated cables look fast, though, and that counts for something.
@NorCalCycling2 жыл бұрын
agreed, body position outweighs any equipment modification when it comes to aerodynamics. I tested this in the the wind tunnel in a couple vids on my channel.
@peakinearly_27882 жыл бұрын
The aerodynamic disadvantage of the exposed cables is highly debatable. They are most likely already in turbulant air from the wheels. The wheels are the first thing hiting the air. Otherwise great video.
@Rossmac262 жыл бұрын
A better comparison would have been with the TCR SL0.
@georgiaguardian46962 жыл бұрын
Very good and fair assessment. I’d pick Giant and selectively upgrade over time.
@MohrRacing211 ай бұрын
Dude is comparing a $9k bike to a $4k bike 💀💀😂 obviously should have based the score upon the price point. Can’t beat the Giant for the price
@jw1492 жыл бұрын
Dream bike, a TCR
@paulobarbosa17102 ай бұрын
Nice review! But between the two, which is more comfortable? Thanks
@bigwave_dave84682 жыл бұрын
Good run-down of the two bikes Not sure why you gave such high marks to the Specialized drive train given you had to upgrade the front chain ring (did that require a new spider or just addition of a chain ring?). Also, your upgrades (wheels, bar, stem) on the Giant added what, $2K or more to the cost of the thing? so you've got $8K vs $6K. For amateurs, cost is always the thing driving self-fuded equipment. Maybe a better question, is "which one would you spend your own money on?" Looks like the Giant offers better performance value for money despite it's shortcomings. Lately, I'm more interested in the value carbon race bikes as Specialized and Trek have gone off the rails price-wise. Giant, Canyon and Factor seem to be in the 'value' category. Honestly, it's kind of annoying as Specialized an Trek seem to be gouging because they can. I'm looking forward to a new crop of value bikes with Ultegra DI2 components including power meter as the sweet spot for my next bike. Sadly, Campy remains a fashion/unobtainium brand from a cost standpoint. Oh, one other thing about micro adjust on manual cables: I can't tell if/where there's a barrel adjust on the cables but Shimano had a really neat clicky, micro-adjuster. On my (now vintage) Trek, I replaced the down-tube campy barrel adjuster with the Shimano for excellent results.
@NorCalCycling2 жыл бұрын
kinda summarized this at the end of the vid - do you want a race bike that's ready to go, but willing to pay more? specialized. Do you want a capable race bike but may require some upgrades/customizations for it to reach it's full potential? Giant. You'll probably pay less even after upgrades with the giant, but specialized offers a complete package.
@bigwave_dave84682 жыл бұрын
@@NorCalCycling Apples & Oranges :-)
@MainUkraine Жыл бұрын
I got elitewheels ent rim brake wheels for $378 during prime day. 50mm deep, weigh less than 1500g, why spend more than $378 for a nice set of carbon wheels?
@Yeblad2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff. I have a 2021 TCR advanced Pro Disc 1. The ultegra mechanical version like yours. If you had the SLR1 wheels that come on the PRO version, they weigh the same as Zipp 404s (~1450g and not as wide, yes) Your bike is fitted there with the SLR2 wheelset. (~1550g) Also, if you had the PRO version, the Overdrive steerer would be too wide for your Zipp stem there, at least I'm pretty sure. I conclude you have the TCR advanced 1. Not the advanced PRO. I too wish you still had that sweet sweet S works.....
@shepshape25852 жыл бұрын
Jeff, I have to apologize for ever doubting you man. I thought for sure this was just going to be sort of an ad for your new bike sponsor, and that you would only have great things to say about your new bike. I should have known better. You gave a brutally honest opinion about both bikes. Kudos to you and again, sorry for doubting you.
@RobinHood-yk8og Жыл бұрын
That gap between tyre and seat tube on the SL7 is probably worse aerodynamically than the non-integrated cables.
@Multistan85 Жыл бұрын
People like brand names… the S-Works logo just makes people want to buy that 10k$+ bike just for the brand. To look “ pro “… just like the saddle height conversation.
@johnbeaver39112 жыл бұрын
It depends on if you can cover the bike's cost by using the bike. If you can, choose performance. If you can not, choose the value.
@Grunge_Cycling2 жыл бұрын
Low-cost due to large-scale automated production line vs High-cost due to marketing hype and sponsorships.