Just picked up my '04 Giant OCR I today and am very pleased with what I see. Just rode it around the parking lot but the Ultegra shifters are nice compared to what I've been used to.
The bike came with Xero hubs and rims and I know nothing about them. Tried their website but it doesn't seem to be working properly, at least for me, so I can't get specs. Does anyone have experience with Xero hubs and/or wheels?? Also, what's the consensus on the Truvativ Cranks and bottom bracket?
I would suppose that they're pretty low end as far as road components go???
Also, what's the consensus on the Truvativ Cranks and bottom bracket?
I would suppose that they're pretty low end as far as road components go???
Can't comment on the quality but the Truvativ road cranks and BB in LBS here are more expensive than Ultegra parts, so your store may be able to exchange them for Ultegra at no charge if you like Ultegra parts.
Can't comment on the quality but the Truvativ road cranks and BB in LBS here are more expensive than Ultegra parts, so your store may be able to exchange them for Ultegra at no charge if you like Ultegra parts.
Thanks, I took the bike for a short spin today after doing some adjustments and everything seems to be fine. I'll give all the parts a good test tomorrow on a 10 mile shakeout! :-))
Can't comment on the quality but the Truvativ road cranks and BB in LBS here are more expensive than Ultegra parts, so your store may be able to exchange them for Ultegra at no charge if you like Ultegra parts.
The Truvativ cranks used on production bikes are, in most cases, OEM versions that cost considerably less than the "group" component they replace. Otherwise, Giant would just stick with the Ultegra cranks, since they have considerably better name recognition amongst the road-bike crowd.
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Swain \' Tallsilver\' Piver said:
Also, what's the consensus on the Truvativ Cranks and bottom bracket?
I would suppose that they're pretty low end as far as road components
go???
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Can't comment on the quality but the Truvativ road cranks and BB in LBS here are more expensive than Ultegra parts, so your store may be able to exchange them for Ultegra at no charge if you like Ultegra parts.
The bike came with Xero hubs and rims and I know nothing about them. Tried their website but it doesn't seem to be working properly, at least for me, so I can't get specs. Does anyone have experience with Xero hubs and/or wheels?? Also, what's the consensus on the Truvativ Cranks and bottom bracket?
