Ben

Hola gentles

I picked up this 2005 Giant TCR Advanced frame from another Obrado earlier this year for a righteous price. Frame is in fantastic condition and was obviously barely ridden. Even old as it is, this is a caliber of frame I am not likely to be able to afford for a long time - I am a poor man. So it was with huge stoke and enthusiasm that I went and picked it up.

Fast forward a bit.... Unfortunately, it seems it's a size bigger than I thought it was, and I really don't think it's going to fit me. I could sell it for a profit and buy another frame that fits, but that's getting close to "flipping" and that tickles my moral bone. So before I start down that road, I really wanna try to trade it.

Maybe someone else out there has a frame that's a couple CM too small hanging in the garage, and would rather have this beautiful specimen? Depending on the geometry, I can ride anything from a 51-54, but ideally would be 52-53, and I'm talking effective top-tube length here. Knowing how unlikely it is that anyone is going to have something appropriate they'd want to trade, I won't really bother getting into preferred geometry specifics, or color, or brands.... but I would like something that's light, stiff, and road race appropriate. So all similar condition offerings will be considered.

My frame:

Tis the classy ass silvery smoke/carbon variety (google 2005 Giant TCR Advanced, and I have pics if'n you email me). Very little wear, basically nothing wrong with the finish at all, super clean. Only issues are tire rub inside the stays and fork, which is pronounced to the touch, but I don't think it goes any deeper than paint. Pretty common thing, and similar to many carbon forks I've had/have. Size M, and I can email a geo chart along with pics, but the effective top tube length is 55cm or pretty damn close, by my tape. 68 English BB shell - no pressfit BS!

So whachu you got?