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[koalathekyle]

Giant TCR Road Cycle-- Japanese Import -- New Upgrades

I recently moved and my old Giant TCR was damaged in the shippment. The bike shop who packaged my bike payed for a new frame and sent me this new bike recently. While I was waiting, I bought a MTB, thinking I could have MTB and a road cycle. I got many new upgrades on the TCR before I realized I don't have enough space for 2 bikes in my apartment. I have to sell the TCR now.
*I have many *New* upgrades, which I have spent literally 2 rides on, they are very new, very clean.
*All the upgrades were installed by a professional bicycle mechanic (the best in the city IMO).

Giant 'TCR' (Exclusive model imported from Japan, local Korean bike shops wont have this model)
*New* Frame (less than 100 km ridden)

Colors (Silver/ Black/ White/ Champagne (Gold))
Size (S) 465mm.
Weight: Between 9-10 kg

Upgrades:
SCUD X-Series Carbon Fiber Stem (Japanese)
*New* White Bar Tape (Italian)
*New* White Housing for brakes and shifting cables
*New* White Topeak Water Bottle Cage
*New* Brake Cables w/Teflon coating (meaning more accurate braking)
*New* Shifting Cables w/Teflon coating (meaning more accurate shifting)
*New* Shwallbe Blizzard Tire
*New* Shimano PRO Vulture Saddle (White)
*New* Shimano Clip Pedals (will throw in these pedals if you want them)
*New* tubes in both tires.

Stock:
XERO 700 x 23 C wheels
Shimano Tiagra STI Shifters (Never had any problems with these, they are simply reliable and great)
Shimano Tiagra Derailleur (Front and Back)
FSA Vero Crankset/Chainring
Giant Carbon Fiber Seat Post

Future Upgrades:
Brakes (Brake pads may need a replacement in a few months, they are the originals)
Front Tire (Not very important, but maybe in about 6 months, may need to buy another tire)

Details:
Frame:Giant SL Aluxx 6000 Aluminum Composite
Fork: Giant Aero Graphic Composite
Headset: Giant (Stock)
Hubs: Giant (Stock)
Gear Shifters: Shimano Tiagra STI
Stem: Carbon Fiber 'SCUD' X, X-Treme Series (Japanese Exclusive)
Seat Post: Giant Carbon Fiber
Saddle: Shimano PRO Series 'Vulture'
Wheels: XERO X-Lite Series 700 x 23 C
Tires: Schwalbe Blizzard (Racing)
Pedals: Shimano Clips PD-M520L
Brakes: Shimano Tiagra
Front Derailluer:Shimano Tiagra
Back Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
Chain set: FSA Vero
Chain ring: FSA Vero

New Cost: �168,000 = 2.2m KRW (plus importing fees)
My Cost: :850,000 KRW (plus shipping fees, unless you pick in up)

I live in Cheonan if you want to come see it in person.

I will post some actual pictures of it this evening from my house.

2010 Model:
http://www.giant.co.jp/giant10/bike_datail.php?p_id=P0000015&action=outline

[koalathekyle]

Not sure how to post images directly into here, but if someone is interested, I can email you directly some photos I have.

Later, I will post the Korean classified ad my co-worker has put up for me....

[wesharris]

Fair price.

[koalathekyle]

Yeah, I'm trying to break my habit and unhealthy obsession about buying bikes...this is 1 of 4 that I have....

Not sure if this will work or not, but I did throw up some pics on my facebook....

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2393529&id=11501162

If the link is broken/unaccessible, can someone let me know and I will try and figure out a second way to do it...

Also, just to mention, this bike has always been stored inside...

[koalathekyle]

Sidenote:

I'm also selling the bike on bikesell.co.kr with the help of a Korean friend, but
I would rather deal with selling it in person to a foreigner (instead of shipping it) using cash if anyone is interested...

[tatertot]

I wish I could buy your bike! I've got a Giant TCR C1 back home, but I didn't bring it to Korea with me. Unfortunately, I'm riding an L or XL, so I can't buy yours! Good luck!

[koalathekyle]

Thanks for the interest, yeah the TCR is a fantastic model.

Yeah if you are over 6', it is not good. I am 5'10 and I think it is just barely okay for me...Best fit is someone who is like 5'8" or so....

Did that facebook link work for you?

[tatertot]

[koalathekyle]

Cool deal, thanks for letting me know....

[koalathekyle]

Bumping up,

Opting to possibly ship it out to the US with me, but would take open offers for the bike.

Let me know!

[beewin]

Could you send me your contact info/email address? Thax

[koalathekyle]

I'm moving up to Seoul this weekend, so I will be getting a new place. Where are you located?

[leann12]

Hey! I want to come and check it out this weekend. I'm only 5'3" so I think I'm too short for it... please PM me and let me know where your at and when would be good for me to come see it (Sat or Sun). Thanks!!

[koalathekyle]

Honestly this weekend will be hectic for me, I will be moving house and subsequently organizing my new place. I'll be moving to Gunja station (Line 5), Eastern Seoul on Saturday. My bikes will come with me obviously, if I have some free time either on Sunday or Monday I will PM you both, but most likely I will be wanting to get settled in my place.

I am not rushing to sell the bike, I just have 2 other ones.

Yes, well I am 5'10 and it is a tad small for me. 5'3 may be small. It does have the Giant specific sloped top tube for a tighter and stronger geometry, but it would be something worth checking out. You certainly dont want to buy something that will be too large for you.

[Patsy]

I'm interested. let me know when i can come to check it out. [email protected]