You can probably find a Giant TCR C3 or OCR C3 on sale right now for around $1400-$1500 that’s about the same as the Performance bike listed previously. I’d check your local Giant dealers to see what they have in stock.
What I would do first is find out what size frame fits you, then I would look for a frame on eBay, then buy parts when I could afford them. Otherwise you will spend a lot of money right away.
road racing bike?
Performance has several carbon bikes starting at $1600.00 for:
Headset: 1 1/8” Integrated, 36/45 degree
Frame: Carbon Monocoque Road Frame
Fork: Carbon/Aluminum w/ 28.6mm integrated steerer
Wheelset: Formula Element XSR-3 w/ 20H and QR
Seatpost: Forte Carbon/Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm
Stem: Forte Precision 6061, cold forged, w/ 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar: Forte Precision 6061-T6 Aluminum w/ 31.8mm clamp
Tires: Kenda Forte Pro DC, 700 x 23C
Chain: KMC DX10 SC
Rack Mounts: No
Pedals: Not Included
Shifters: Rear: Shimano 105 10-speed;
Front: Shimano 105 Double
Levers: Shimano 105 STI
Cassette: Shimano 105, 11/25T, 10-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, Double, 34.9mm clamp
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, Double, 10-speed
Grips/Tape: Synthetic cork tape
Brakes: Tektro R530, Dual Pivot
Bottom Bracket: TruVativ Giga X Pipe
Crankset: TruVativ Rouleur C 2.2TM Compact, 50/34T, Double
Saddle: Velo
You can probably find a Giant TCR C3 or OCR C3 on sale right now for around $1400-$1500 that’s about the same as the Performance bike listed previously. I’d check your local Giant dealers to see what they have in stock.
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What I would do first is find out what size frame fits you, then I would look for a frame on eBay, then buy parts when I could afford them. Otherwise you will spend a lot of money right away.