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Choosing a Shimano Groupset can often be confusing, what's the difference? what is a good move for me? do I choose the low cost 105 or move up to the Ultegra? So, with these questions in mind I set about to find some answers...here's a few real life conversations from beginnertriathlete.com.
There are some good comments about the 105 and Shimano Ultegra. Take these views on board as you review what's the best Shimano groupset for your Giant Road Bike.
Here's some excerpts from the discussion
October 3, 2011
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Building a Giant road bike from parts can be a rewarding way to get started on a road bike. Not only can you save a bit of cash along the way, but you'll learn a lot about the parts, especially their names and how it all fits together. Not only will it make you more informed about the basics of a road bike, but it'll give you a lot more confidence down the track when you're shopping for a new bike. Self education is simply the best form of learning as YOU get to choose the topic and YOU get to b
June 19, 2010
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The Giant TCR Advanced is a great bike. Lightweight and packed with quality components. So how much can you expect to pay for a TCR?
Well, for most of us, there is always the dilema, do we buy new or shop around for a second hand one. Always one to be on the optimistic and even metaphysical side of acquiring the things that you want, the manifestation process is really just a mixture of intention, visualalisation and good 'ol' fashioned research.
Always looking for new and interesting 'hom
May 30, 2010
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If you're not sure of the components of a Giant road bike, then a great place to learn about it is on EBay. They list hundreds of Shimano road bike parts and accessories to help you understand why a cog is now called a cassette, and a dérailleur is a nice name for the slidey thing that moves the chain across to the big cog at the fromt (chainring) - see, you've learnt something already.
Here are some components listed on EBay for the Ultegra range of quality parts. Of course you may be int
May 29, 2010
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I've often wondered the sense of buying a new high priced ticket item and the logic behind it all. Everyone know that when you buy a new car and drive it off the lot, you instantly lose a few grand - yet we all continue to do it. Perhaps it's the smell of the new upholstery, the leather or the fact the kids have not had MacDonalds in it yet, but there is something alluring on a subconscious level that keeps on sucking the cash out of our wallets.
Same goes with any piece of machinery, which l
May 29, 2010
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