Ocr composite 3?

[Wisconsin]

Does anyone ride one of these? I found a sale on an 05' around $1399 and asked the husband if it is ok? My ? is the size alot different the wsd? I'm 5'4" and rode only the ocr non comp in wsd. I hopped on a carbon one the shop had sold to someone else also in the S size and the shop owner said I probably would stick to the women's. Unfortunately I could not ride it and he has no more of these in smalls. Any other suggestions as I'm stretching the budget starting out and need all the gear too?

Thanks,

Wisconsin

[Jen]

I have one. I have the low end OCR carbon composite frame. It is great. Got an 05 for $1000.00 The carbon frames obsorb all the road vibration which makes for a very comfortable ride. Not sure if I have the OCR 1 or 3, the one with the Shimano 105 derailer. I like the Giant because it has the compact frame which allows me to have a slightly larger bike. I have an XS ( 48") which might have been a hair too big if it weren't for the drop in the bar.

[easterbird]

I was just fitted on a Giant OCR composite W...seems like a great bike but the price was rather large too! I plan to visit the LBS again tomorrow(already called ahead) so that I can try out the OCR composite 3 and the women's specific bike side by side. Price difference between womens specific and OCR comp 3 is $ 500...a big deal to me if it fits. I realize the specifications on some of the stuff goes from higher end(women's) to a notch down (OCR 3) per LBS rep but don't think it will be a big deal since I am now upgrading from a Giant Sedona comfort bike that I am riding 20-30 miles regularly. Jen how big,tall,bone structure,etc are you?

[doc]

OCR refers to the frame shape. All OCR have essentially the same geometry. The number 0-3 refers to the components on the bike. 0 being all dura-ace and 3 mostly 105. The final difference is whether the bike is "comp" or not. If it is comp (composite) that means the frame is all carbon. If it is not, it's aluminum.
Hope that clears everything up.

As for me I have the TCR comp1 which has a more aggressive geometry. Comp 1 still means the same as it does for OCR. I am 5'4" with 30 inch inseam and I'm on an XS. I LOVE it.
The difference between WSD and men's is essentially the top tube length. It is shorter for women because they supposedly have long legs /short torso, while men have short legs /long torso. Relatively speaking of course. I happen to have a man's proportions, so WSD doesn't work for me.

Hope this helps. I will say that part of the reason I LOVE LOVE LOVE my giant is because I have a mix of ultegra and dura ace. So my opinion doesn't necessarily apply to a "3".

[easterbird]

doc, thanks for the explanation re Giant lime. I am beginning to understand the product line now thanks to you. Since I am new to biking(but becoming more addicted), I am really grappling with the next bike. My current one I bought in Oct 2005 to see if I could even bike for exercise. Now .... Do I go for a bike that will probably meet my needs for sometime to come or do a minor upgrade(just from comfort bike to a low end road)? Pros/Cons? I know personal fit/feel versus cost will be paramount in my final decsion but wonder how others have approached a change.
I have been doing rides of 25-30 miles with my longest ride at 41 miles. I want to go further yet and believe a road bike will make it more pleasureable since the 'comfort' of a comfort bike starts to wear thin after the first 25-30 miles!

Oh dear what to do what to do......such a wonderful dilemna because anyway I look at it, I'll buy myself a present to enjoy daily

[doc]

Jen
You said you're 5'4". What's your inseam?
The proper inseam measurement for a bike: stand barefoot and hold something big like a large level, or broomstick horizontally in your crotch. Make sure it is pressed firmly into the crotch. Measure from the floor to the top of the stick. Make sure the stick it is perfectly horizontal. Using a level is therefore the easiest.