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 GEAR NEWS 12 / 12 / 06
 

SheCycles Advent Calendar: 12th December

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Why drive to work or catch the bus when you can commute in style on a speedy machine like the Giant FCR 1 for women? Actually it's capable of far much more than commuting, so if you like a fast smooth ride then you should test ride the FCR1 W. The lightweight ALUXX aluminium frame is fitted with T700 carbon composite forks and a XERO XSR 3 wheelset, so it is quite a home on longer road rides too!

Fast speeds require quick and accurate braking and the FCR 1W has linear pull Tektro brakes for reliable stopping power even in the wet. The Kenda tyres have a good amount of tread yet still roll smoothly and the 28mm width offers great damping from road vibration and good grip in the wet and on towpaths too. Gearing is Shimano Rapidfire Plus 27 speed shifters and 105 rear mech, the triple chainring will get you up any hill and the bar ends are a refreshing addition.

We've been lucky enough to have one on test and will be publishing the full review soon. Needless to say Giant have had to prize it out of our hands, now there's not many £650 bikes you can say that about!

  • Price: £650
  • Contact: Giant Bikes
  • Sizes: 42, 46.5, 50cm

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    Andrea  
    Posted: 13/11/06 13:49:26 26
    Can anyone help with some advice. I have decided to buy a medium spec road bike and have very little expereince of what I should be looking for. I would like to use the bike mainly during the winter for training rides, could be quite long rides so comfort is more important than speed. The two bikes I have shortlisted are the Giant SCR-1 and the LeMond Alpe d'Huez. Does anyone have expereince of either of these two bikes or any other suggested bikes.

    Thanks
    Andrea
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