Giant TCR 1 1998

[alanjob]

Hi all,

Just thought I would start a thread to document my upcoming project.
I have managed to get my hands on a 1998 Giant TCR bike that has been converted to a TT bike.
My plan is to strip it and rebuild it to the original spec (as much as possible) with a few tweaks.
I'm not a big fan of the original stem so I plan to use a traditional stem.
I also I don't like the original carbon wheels so will be going with something from that era.

I have attached a picture for from the original sales brochure as a teaser.

Pics of my build will follow shortly.

Alan

 

[alanjob]

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So here's my first pictures

Bike has stripped down and frame cleaned. headset also has been serviced.

 

[JoeH]

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Sweet idea and frame

 

[alanjob]

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So after a day spent cleaning and fixing ive got this far.

Wheels are Rigida DP18 (non carbon spoke version)
Groupset to be Ultegra 6500.

 

[alanjob]

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So another bit of work done today.

Bars and stem on, went with a NOS 3T bar I had and a NOS 3T Status stem.
The original adjustable stems where heavy and apparently flexed.

Also installed a non branded carbon seatpost as the Mike Burrows wont is just to big for me.
Also it very hard to get a good set Ultegra shifters so gone with a set of good R600 shifters.

 

[Jumphigher]

Looks great so far. Looking forward to seeing the bike ress, and of course the finished the ride.

 

[alanjob]

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Update,

Chainset, chain and cabling now done.
Just waiting on a different stem arriving so wont put the bar tape on unit that arrives.
but at lease shes now rideable

 

[Jumphigher]

Looks fantastic - I really love the color too. I started with a 2000 Koga Miyata steel frame for my road bike build, and bought all the components (Ultegra 9 spd) 2nd hand. Bike is very fast and light (19lbs). I love the TCRs from that era, yours should make a very agile and fun rider.

 

[alanjob]

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And here's the finished build.

 

[Jumphigher]

Sweet. That turned out great. I'd put many miles on it if it were mine. How's it ride?