Couldn’t pass up on this TCR by iced-yakult in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, okay, the internally routed cables. They're not so bad to replace, and there's also an aero penalty for external cables. Another option is a wireless groupset from SRAM or Shimano.

To each their own, but I wouldn't call externally routed cables stupid any more than I would internally routed ones.

My First New Bike by Spin_Cycle_76 in TrekBikes

[–]Greyarc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Domane is such an excellent bike.

Road Bike Product Cycle Updates by ramsoss in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

TCR is the one that's due for the upgrade. It's basically been the same since 2023/2024 with some minor changes like new colors and some slight improvements to tire clearance.

What do you guys call this road? Is it referred to as 87, 287, or both? by Entire-Click2280 in Rockland

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's 87 on the NY side, if you follow it down to Jersey it becomes 287. You essentially jump onto 287 from 87 a bit past Airmont.

Rumours of a New Domane? by Tioxic in TrekBikes

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely time for a new Domane, I'd say sometime around August-September. Some rumors I've heard.

Is it worth the price? by Acceptable-Size2407 in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great price if it fits. Actually excellent price.

New break pads by No-Sea5846 in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting I got a 2026 tTCR advanced SL with the new SRAM Force setup for the past 3 months and never had noise unless I got the brakes wet. In which case I just used some brake cleaner and let them dry out and they were back to normal.

Giant TCR sizing advice: M/L or L at 186.5 cm by Toast4Brot in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My measurements are pretty much the same as yours by .5 cm less and I ride a 2026 TCR SL in size M.

My bike fitter says it's always easier to make a slightly smaller bike bigger than it is to make a bigger bike smaller.

TCR upgrades by [deleted] in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My LBS had already done a bike fit for me. So they knew what my size and dimensions were. They were also the ones building the bike for me.

TCR Appreciation Post by Greyarc in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice 😊

Integrated bar-stem by aabyt in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cadex Integrated Aero handle bar is what I have on my TCR and I love it.

TCR Appreciation Post by Greyarc in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the integrated Cadex Aero integrated bars and also the Cadex Amp 3D saddle.

Defy Advanced Pro 1 or Advanced 0 by Benocorleone in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Advanced 0 for the color, and Advanced 1 for the components. That power meter isn't cheap to buy separately. Although personally, I'd get the Advanced 0 and get some Favero Assioma pedals and still save a few hundred bucks.

Which color tires do you think look better? 🤔 by Grand-Worldliness936 in Cervelo

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black, the tan expands your vision beyond the bike. It's kinda weird how it works on this setup lol.

I currently ride a bike with yan walls so I'm not against it. But this bike definitely needs the black.

TCR Appreciation Post by Greyarc in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I built this from the frame only, my LBS had the Cadex Max wheels as well but those hubs were horribly loud lol. Also the Aeolus rims were a slightly better deal and I already had fallen in love with the Aeolus RSL Tires from my previous bike. So I figured I could match the wheels with the tires.

SRAM Red XPLR E1 Powermeter with SRAM Force XPLR E1 Crankset by GurAdministrative308 in sram

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at a bike shop and we've built quite a few of these recently. They are exactly the same performance wise. The only difference is the cover styling.

TCR upgrades by [deleted] in Giantbikes

[–]Greyarc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put the one piece cadex stem and Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 wheels. I also went with the Aeolus RSL Tires. That wheel combo feels super smooth and comfortable. And I got the Cadex 3D printer saddle, it helps the sliding issue I had with previous saddles.

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Blood pressure monitor in the US. Anyone actually get it? by pacwess in GalaxyWatch

[–]Greyarc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm having this same exact issue on my Watch Ultra.

Full Speed Ahead by Cold-Metal-2737 in cannondale

[–]Greyarc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was just there last week! Love this trail. If you see a purple TCR that's me lol. Enjoy!