EDIT: The bike has sold. To all that sent me PMs or replied, there were too many messages to respond to them all, so sorry if you did not receive a reply.
This bike has been lying around in my basement for a year and I no longer ride it, so I figure I’ll put it up for sale to see if anyone is interested. The bike is a size medium with a virtual top tube length of 55.6 cm. You can view the specs and geometry here: http://archive.giant-bicycles.com/...2005&model=11163
My bike is just like the one pictured except a few upgrades (Ultegra shifters and front and rear derailleurs, all of which are 9 speed and two years old). Instead of the stock wheels, I will include your choice of Mavic Open Pros with Ultegra hubs or a pair of Easton Vista II wheels. I will also include a pair of brand new tires, a brand new SRAM 9 speed chain, and brand new SPD-SL cleats for use with the 105-level Shimano pedals included.
The bike has some cosmetic blemishes as one would expect for a four year old bike. The other potential issue is that the pedals are stuck pretty well in the crank arms. Maybe a LBS could get them out, or maybe some WD-40 would help, but I’ve tried neither.
If anyone is interested, PM me and I will get some pictures uploaded.
Yes, it is a carbon frame. The damage is all cosmetic as far as I can tell, and I have no reason to expect otherwise. I’ve only crashed once on it, and it was a weak crash. I was going around a corner at about 10 mph in the early spring, and I hit a patch of ice and slid sideways. I believe my right side, and not the bike, bore the brunt of the impact.
How tall are you? I’m almost right at 6’ and I can ride a 56 or a 58 road bike, due to my long legs and short torso. Curious of the fit on one of these compact frames. Sorry bout all the questions on a 400.00 bike, but I’m extremely interested.
I’m 6’0 as well, though I believe I have average length legs and torso. My cyclocross bike is 57.5 cm, so we likely fit similar sized bikes. If I had to do it over again, I might have gotten the ML sized Giant because my height lines up closer to the middle of its recommended range of heights, whereas I’m at the top end of the M range of height. I bought the M because it felt more stable and easier to turn, and I’ve been fine on my M size.
I’m no fit expert though, and I don’t want someone to buy the bike and then be upset if it doesn’t fit.
To everyone that has PMed me or posted: I won’t be able to reply to any messages until tomorrow, and then I will go in order of local people and then by when received. If anyone that is interested in is MI, please let me know.
I tried to show all the cosmetic damage. The components are in working shape. I say “working” shape because the derailleurs could probably use a thorough cleaning and some lubrication, and the chain-rings are definitely in need of a cleaning (and possibly replacement). I’d ditch the chain right away and put on the new, unopened chain I’ll include. I also just put on the pair of Conti GP Triathlon tires, and they have not been ridden. I don’t recall the age of the cassette, but it’s probably got a decent number of miles left in it. The pedals have a lot of visible wear, but work fine, though getting them out of the cranks may prove problematic if you want to change pedels (as I stated in my initial post, some WD-40 or your LBS may be able to help you here - I haven’t tried either). The shifters work great and only have minor cosmetic damage as shown. Also, I forgot to mention that the front brake is a generic brake from my Felt tri bike - the release mechanism on the original front 105 brake seized up, so I replaced it with the generic brake I had lying around. Both brakes work great, though.