Comments on: How Good is the Giant CFR3?

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:53:15 +0000

Yep, sometimes it’s worth buying second hand bikes. Thanks Graham for your contribution!

By: Graham Leather

Graham Leather — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:57:36 +0000

Hi.two years ago I bought a cadex cfr3 which had Time carbon forks fitted.It is almost mint as it had hardly been ridden .It also had Campag Vento wheels& Campag groupset.The whole bike feels and rides superb like new & is as good as any modern bike.I only paid £300 for it and have now bought campag Zonda wheels for it.looks great too

By: Frank Rizzo

Frank Rizzo — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:44:14 +0000

My wife Betty has a CFR 3 and it has been one of the toughest bikes she has ever owned, she tips the scales at just under 300 lbs and her ass cheeks engulf the seat and almost drag on the rear tire. Despite her massive girth this tough ass bike just keeps on logging in the miles. I would recommend the CFR 3 to anyone !!!!

By: Brent

Brent — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:35:34 +0000

Training Bikes as a topic can be quite contreversal. With some people what is iportant is Brand Name, for others it’s strictly materials. As a mechanic I have seen people having top end bikes, but with badly fitted geometry, is the Frame to stiff or to flexible, the width of the handle-bars plays an imortant role on road racing bikes. I would like to say that the quality of the fit should be the first priority to consider than the quality of the bike. The fit between the bike & the rider should feel as one. Perhaps getting a custom built bike would be the best way to go if the money factor is not a problem. Used bikes may not work out for serious training needs.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:30:13 +0000

Used bikes can be a great deal or not depending on price, condition, and fit. But buying anything used can be a real gamble for a novice like yourself. I strongly advise you to get someone who really knows bikes to look at it with you or take it to a shop & have the mechanic look it over. Also be very very sure the bike es exactly the right size for you. Even a free bike is no bargan if it does not fit you right. As a newbe you need some expert advise on this. Dont just sit on the bike & think “it OK.” See you on the road.

By: John Fiorentino

John Fiorentino — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:25:55 +0000

Hi, I honestly would not throw my money away on such an outdated machine, look around and get yourself a more recent Carbon Bike that is in good condition (have it checked by your local bike shop first) that you will be happy with for a long time whether for training or racing, if you are into cycling that much you are going to do both, no good buying a bike now that will make do because you will not be happy with it in two or three weeks time, my advice get a good update Carbon bike now and you won’t regret it, good luck.