karlmalone1

So the 2016 Giant TCR Advanced 2 had an msrp of $2000, and the 2017 Giant bikes are up on their website now, and the same exact bike is now $1650. (full 105 group, same wheels, same frame, etc). Think this is just a goof on the part of Giant, or is there a possibility it actually dropped that much in price somehow? If that's the real price, it is very enticing and significantly lower than competing bikes.

seattlebuzz

That's the correct price. I just took delivery of one from my lbs--picked it up Saturday. No idea why the price dropped so much for exactly the same bike, but I was plenty happy about it. I was about ready to buy the thing at $2k anyway, so that was $350 straight back into my pocket.

karlmalone1

Wow nice! Think I may have to do the same, that blue color is calling my name.

AristoNYC

Price drop on the 2017 Defy as well. I just ordered the 2017 Defy Advanced Pro 0 $4700 . The 2016 price was $5100. Granted it had Dura Ace mechanical vs Ultegra Di2.

chase1472

I think almost everything got a price drop that was similar to 2016 spec. But also added some 7k bikes in MTB group.

therh

Sounds like the TCR Advanced is a killer deal. I like the TCR 2 in Black/Neon Red. Too bad my LBS wound have them until next month, but I think this will be my new bike. By the way, what does TCR stand for?

Schrup

The Defy Advanced 1 is $225 cheaper than last year. Hydraulic brakes are new & I wish I had them. I like the color of my blue & red frame better than any of this years colors. I got mine a couple months ago for $600 off on sale.

San Pedro

I want it in that bright blue!

There is one difference between the 2016 and 2017 models at least, the 2017 is on 25mm tires instead of 23mm.

WhyFi

Man, that's a pretty awesome value.

rob214

my brother just picked one up, man it's sweet, probably one of the best bike deals of the year. wish i could swing the money to get one but daddies little girl comes first these days.

up on two

I want to try road riding as a break from MTBing and favor Giant bikes. I want to get the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 but can't seem to find a deal on one. I'm in no hurry, waiting and thinking about this for years now but have the choice of bike narrowed down.

Anyone know of deals on this model? Giant's site has it at $3250, UP $250! Why me Lord?

rob214

Anyone know of deals on this model? Giant's site has it at $3250, UP $250! Why me Lord?[/QUOTE]


i would get tcr

Chapa4

I'm kind of digging the black frame. Hell of a price for full 105/carbon.

dim

I have an older TCR:



my next bike will most probably be the new TCR advanced ....

Airtorn

The wife's new TCR - We get a discount at our LBS and walked out the door with this last month for $1485. The red looks a lot more orange in real life.

therh

Is this the black and neon red model?

Airtorn

It is.

therh

I am sold!

Chapa4

How does it ride? I'm gonna be out for at least another 5-6 weeks due to a broken collarbone but it's looking very enticing with a price tag of $1650. I like the black color way. Haven't really considered Giant before but it's got what I'm looking for in a bike.

seattlebuzz

I love mine. It's snappy without being twitchy and the ride is surprisingly smooth. If I were more flexible, I wouldn't hesitate at all to take it out for a double century. As it is, my back can't handle that, but that's why I have an endurance-geometry bike too. I haven't owned any other race bikes, but I test rode quite a few before buying the tcr, and I'm 100% happy with my decision.

Chapa4

Awesome to hear. I have been on a Trek Madone 3.1, 4.3, Specialized Roubaix Comp, Fuji Altamira 2.0, and recently an R2 from Cervelo and probably enjoyed the Cervelo the most. Had good BB stiffness and rode smooth. I can't wait to be back up and riding soon so I can test ride this bike. I've also had a test run on the Trek Emonda SL 6 and the Specialized Tarmac Elite, both felt good but not as good IMHO as the R2. Hoping this frame feels like the R2 because at the price, it is a great value.

topflightpro

Shimano cut its prices drastically about six months ago. Giant probably announced its prices at the end of 2015 based on 2015 Shimano prices.

dim

scott foil? .... seen a guy's time on strava and he flies on this

maartendc

Its the guy, not the bike.

dim

nah ... he has several bikes and his times on the scott foil are a lot faster on the same routes....

I have a few bikes ... and I'm fastest on my Giant TCR (using the same tyres) .... so don't be fooled .... bikes do make a difference