We have a winner for the 2012 Giant TCR Composite worth £1499!

We've chosen our winner… is it you?

tony_farrelly, September 5, 2011

Giant TCR Composite 2012.png

My word a lot of you wanted to win this prize… not surprising really cos the new Giant TCR Composite 2 is indeed a thing of beauty when you see it in the flesh/carbon as we did last week in Germany. Now we're back and after a few reviving cuppas we've worked up the strength to fire up the random-number-o-meter and get the fickle finger to do it's proddy/pointy thing, and the winner is…

Blackhound

The lucky dog has been informed and as soon as we know what size and where to send it the nice people at Giant will be getting it to him, he won't even have to wait until 2012. It doesn't really get any better than that.

Enjoy the bike Blackhound and if you didn't win don't worry there will be another blisteringly good Schwag Grab coming this way soon.

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Giant pretty much invented the compact road bike and the TCR Composiste continues to set the benchmark for what compact design road bikes can deliver in terms of weight, ride, and handling. We were really impressed with the TCR Advanced 2 we tested earlier this year and the 2012 TCR Composite looks like a winner too. Here are some of the key features our lucky winner will get on their new bike:

Lightweight TCR Composite frame made from T600 carbon
Advanced-Grade Composite fork with alloy steerer
Overdrive head tube tapering from 1 1/8 at the top to 1 1/4 at the bottom and for even more front end stiffness and steering accuracy boosted even further by having the top and down tubes wrap around it
PowerCore bottom bracket – oversized and stiff and designed to get all your pedalling effort to the back wheel as quickly as possible
Shimano Ultegra shifters and rear mech matched up to a 105 front mech and with uprated for 2012 Shimano brakes and chainset
Wheels are Giant's new PR-2 offerings sporting Giant PR-3 tyres

The 2012 Giant TCR Composite is available in five sizes: S (48.5), M (50), ML (53.5), L (55), and XL (58.5) so there should be something there for everyone.

To win one all you've got to do is comment in below, we'll be drawing the winner When we get back from Eurobike (that's how far we've had to go to see one in the flesh) on 5 September. Usual Schwag Grab rules apply.

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I'm holding my breath!

posted by george g [4 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:10

Yes please!

posted by spiderweb34 [21 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:13

Mamam mia! Tutti li mundi! A Giant! No less! My first road bike!

posted by ale [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:16

I want that one! That one, that one that one!
I don't like it!

rog

posted by rogie40 [25 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:17

I'd make a proud papa!

posted by mario [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:19

Superb schwag. I'm in.

posted by Stylishmandrill [35 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:20

Ding-a-ling, please count me in for this GIANT giveaway

posted by Liquorice [12 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:21

lovely, yes please.

posted by onlyonediane [145 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:22

Oh go on then, you twisted my arm! I'm in

posted by ironman_mk4 [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:23

Oh yes please!

posted by emil [18 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:23

Want it!

Dex

posted by thedex [16 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:24

I want to cry. It's so beautiful!

posted by mari [4 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:27

Nice

posted by seamdreamteam [5 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:27

Mine mine mine !

Please.

posted by Brummmie [56 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:29

Cannot look away!

posted by orli [44 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:29

Cannot look away!

posted by orli [44 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:30

Make it stop!

posted by orli [44 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:30

Why not? It's beautiful!

posted by azzure [5 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:33

Come on, turn me into a roadie!

posted by Mortimer [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:33

Wow...yes please. I just had two bikes stolen so I would love to get back on the road in such style! xH

posted by Hannah Bradshaw [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:34

I like bikes

Chapeau!

www.chapeaulondon.com

posted by monkeys_paw [24 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:34

Love Giants, brilliant bikes. Mine's a large one!!

posted by No8 [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:36

Just to comment? Wow! Cool!

posted by gabi [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:37

can I have one for the wife?

posted by shopson [6 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:38

Please

posted by blukas49 [5 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:40

awesome

posted by dperkin [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:41

A True Winner

posted by 1john [5 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:41

This is a great deal!

posted by lucas [71 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:44

Yes Please

posted by trampie [5 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:46

Peep peep!
Count me in.

Regards

Jeffo

posted by CycleNut [31 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:47

I would like to win please!

posted by ajh489 [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:47

This would be a dream to own

posted by gailmburns [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:49

Yes please. Black and white is so a la mode.

Noli porcum linguere

posted by captain_slog [178 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:50

Oh yes !!

posted by oldspikey [72 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:51

Giantastic!

posted by 4Ward Mundo [8 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:51

Awfully nice of them

Is it about a bicycle ?

posted by abudhabiChris [388 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:52

Yes, yes, Yes, something my wife never shouts. doh

At last, a Fat man who looks good in lycra!

posted by Waggy [19 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:57

Yes please!!!

posted by dad2dom [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:58

I'd love this - it would help me enormously to qualify for next year's age group triathlon champs.

posted by mtbm [12 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:59

Would love a new bike, so YES please.

/Anders

posted by MrBAW [27 posts] 30th August 2011 - 20:58

That's a cool looking bike. I think it would suit me well

posted by Phil Walker [23 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:00

Not sure if we are meant to mention size just now but if I'm lucky enough a small would be ideal!

posted by rodsquad [17 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:00

I don't think I'm going to win

posted by seanedwards71 [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:00

you can never enough bikes

posted by orginalheff [24 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:01

Nice, even better than my current (2003) TCR

posted by pwhedd [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:02

Ely whitney's nose!

ConZoR

posted by cslattery [74 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:03

count me in.

posted by cycleman4 [5 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:03

Want one please

posted by Howardtri [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:03

Was posting to say what a fantastic job you all do, when I noticed this competition ...

posted by stevelo [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:06

Great bike! The old OCR might just have to make way for the new kid on the block.... fingers crossed... and toes...

posted by brooking [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:06

Dibs!

posted by Hoester [9 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:07

yes please

posted by andyt1964 [19 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:08

you dont have to be a giant to ride one but it helps

posted by issacforce [164 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:08

get in. yes please

posted by indesit [21 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:09

mmmmm, I have never won anything...about time things start to change.

posted by kamatt22 [7 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:09

I don't honestly believe that I have a cat in hells chance of winning, but here goes nothing .....

posted by Adders69 [7 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:10

Count me in!!!!

posted by grant [71 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:14

Bought my very First Giant (Cadex) about 20yrs ago . . .She's still going strong, but I think she's lonely and would very much like a stable mate. Please !

Bontrager Buster

posted by Opismath [12 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:16

Awesome

posted by Aapje [106 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:16

Me! Choose me!

posted by mogrim [26 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:16

Yes Please! Would love a carbon bike!

posted by jonnybravo867 [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:21

My time to win?

posted by worders [26 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:22

That would be great!

posted by Cadds8 [3 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:24

2 wheels good 4 wheels bad

posted by pierce56 [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:24

I need a new bike for next years racing. I'm in !!

posted by Stevesmyth100 [10 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:25

just want to replace my scr 2

posted by Bianchcarla [5 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:26

My. my. my what a deal!

posted by manolo [40 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:27

Yes, please!

posted by didders [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:29

Awesome! I'm in

posted by dpalazzo [9 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:29

i'd love it to be me but then again so would everybody else a ml please

posted by cavmem1 [30 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:30

i'd love it to be me but then again so would everybody else a ml please

posted by cavmem1 [30 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:30

Giants are great! Count me in!

posted by marisa [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:31

I'll swim over to pick it up if I have to!

posted by isa [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:33

I'm so happy right now!

posted by pakieu [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:37

i'm fifteen and climbed the luz-ardiden and the col du tourmalet three weeks ago. climbed the first in 1:10, and i dont know for the second-did it for my dad who cdnt do the whole thing-needed a crepe! i really enjoyed it, and so did my dad, but using a cross bike thats too small made it quite uncomfortable and too long. as i cant afford to buy a bike like that for several years i think if i won this it would do the most good. thanks for giving this opportunity to everyone

brad

posted by hernehill junio... [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:38

Can I ride it? Please?

posted by camila [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:39

Looks superb, yes please!!

Steve

posted by balrog38 [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:40

Defo for me

posted by GiantJane [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:41

Well, well, well

posted by camila [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:42

Come to me!

posted by lycralout [28 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:43

I'm all in, and then some!

posted by Skardy [91 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:43

I'm not here for bicylcle I just like to comment! Just kidding!

posted by mayra [3 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:44

What happens if I post a coment again? Do I get another chance?...

posted by mayra [3 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:46

I sure would like to win that.

posted by gileswhite [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:47

Deep joy and gratifole

Gorra Gemmybellyoff @ Team Fatsana

posted by fluffchucker [266 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:49

Count me in.

http://app.strava.com/athletes/130161

posted by martincashman [18 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:49

Chalk me in for the best schwag ever!

posted by Bernie [30 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:51

I'm just in time!

posted by migue [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:51

yes please

posted by prinzi [54 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:58

Sounds like a great bike - good copetition - I'm in

posted by LionsFan [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:58

oh come on!

posted by jonathan@peloto... [13 posts] 30th August 2011 - 21:59

A Vuelta a España inspired - ¡Haga los míos una mina un grande por favor!

Nice touch Drive!

posted by dickydrink72 [26 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:00

PICK ME _ PICK ME _ Go on, you know you want to

posted by merlinshearer [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:01

Gotta be in it to win it!

posted by wavey_davey [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:02

Please can I win

posted by IOM Paddy [37 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:02

I hope that bad boy can take stabilisers!!!

posted by NeveL [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:05

Please, please, please let it be me!
She's beautiful!!

posted by cadet_kellus [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:06

Would make my charity LEJOG in May easier to complete !

posted by cockneyboy [10 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:06

medium please

posted by justina [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:10

very tasty

posted by littlematt [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:18

Stick my name in the hat please!!

posted by crasheddummy [6 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:19

Bikey mate

posted by 37monkey [139 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:22

Nice bike. Feel free to send it to me. G

posted by gmehje [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:30

Hoping nevere hurts!

posted by enrique [309 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:31

Dear god... PLEASE!

posted by JRuffell [31 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:35

Wow! I'm in!

posted by veronica [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:35

+1 to all the comments above

and yes please!!!!!!!!

posted by cove123 [56 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:37

WOW!!
Yes please, that would be amazing!!

posted by gareth2510 [60 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:39

Fantastic Prize - Yes Please!!! XL for me

Chad H

posted by chad24 [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:40

Can I have it? Really?

posted by soniapg [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:40

In it to win it

J Andrew Hill

Www.conjunctivitis.co.tv, now thats a site for sore eyes

...

posted by JAndrewHill [957 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:42

In it to win it

J Andrew Hill

Www.conjunctivitis.co.tv, now thats a site for sore eyes

...

posted by JAndrewHill [957 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:42

I ned to sit on it first!

posted by lucia [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:42

Yes please, did I say please

posted by MattFr [80 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:45

Maybe I can learn to ride with it!

posted by viviana [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:48

Wow, top prize !

posted by michaelstiff [4 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:48

Christmas already? And there is no snow!

posted by 4636jlx [3 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:51

Yes please....

posted by whars1 [10 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:51

I'd be one lucky bike rider!

posted by isabel [3 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:53

I'd sit on you softly

posted by juanca [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:55

Oh Yeah!!!!

posted by mauricebeaton [32 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:55

That looks the business. I'd love to win this.

posted by baybash [12 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:58

Who knows, right?

posted by laurag [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 22:59

Nice Ride - Hope I'm not too late!

posted by jammyjack [4 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:00

A great upgrade for my SCR 2.0!!

posted by palefish360 [33 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:01

One in M/L will do nicely

posted by jamieb456 [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:03

Make me happy, c'mon!

posted by fico [19 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:04

nice

posted by frogflange [24 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:05

Yes pleeeeease

Ride it like a G6

posted by Dseddon1 [12 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:05

Let it be me and I promise I'll never buy another bike brand again!

posted by Simon Greenwood [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:05

Yes please, count me in. An upgrade would be good about now!

posted by livestrongnick [760 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:06

Worth a try

posted by imperator [13 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:07

yes please

posted by mbaird [10 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:07

please please please let it be me.

posted by RichK [15 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:09

That is sweet! Cool! I'm in!

posted by katrina [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:09

I look so good on black...x x x

Stumpy

posted by stumps [1561 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:11

Wow! The best ever ... Count me in too!

posted by the1pole [37 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:13

Just the machine to get me away from my mountain bike & try out riding on tarmac...

posted by alexcole13@hotm... [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:13

Yes please... i'd love me one of these!!!

posted by Dr Plumbster [15 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:16

May I?

posted by yani [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:20

WHY NOT GIVE IT A SHOT!

posted by micky515 [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:20

I'd ride you to work....

posted by mia [5 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:22

Yes please.

posted by jrgoodyear [4 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:23

Yes please, great competition!

posted by Rulor [11 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:25

Go on, I could do with some good fortune!!

M/L please

posted by mikergrace [9 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:27

Yes Please!

posted by kenny106 [2 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:32

1 more hat in the ring!

posted by Zee [53 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:33

This will be the best price I have ever won

posted by dkkho [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:41

can it be?
it must be a dream!

posted by lunasmith [1 posts] 30th August 2011 - 23:53

cool, I want it; pleeeeeeeease

posted by peeshtu [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 0:00

Mediano (50) grazie

It doesn't get easier, you just go faster.....maybe

posted by pward [81 posts] 31st August 2011 - 0:26

Looks great, I'd love one.

posted by Rob Humble [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 0:26

i'm in

posted by Bab00n [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 0:33

Bang Tidy

Shorttie

posted by Shor-TT [6 posts] 31st August 2011 - 0:33

Nanos gigantium humeris insidentes

posted by Aching knee [14 posts] 31st August 2011 - 0:35

I have one please!

posted by solar [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 0:38

O yeah!

http://cyclegringo.blogspot.com/

posted by CycleGringo [94 posts] 31st August 2011 - 0:54

Yes please :] ! Make mine a large one!

posted by Stu Pomfret [23 posts] 31st August 2011 - 0:56

I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!

Don't let that put you off drawing me though.

Rain Miles Count Double

posted by johngirvin [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 1:22

where am I going to keep all these bikes?

posted by pedalpowerDC [146 posts] 31st August 2011 - 1:23

rbx in!

~rbx

posted by rbx [242 posts] 31st August 2011 - 2:31

Wow that is an awesome prize.

It's fingers crossed time. I'd love to win that bike.

posted by fungus the muff... [31 posts] 31st August 2011 - 2:32

I will paying shipping and GST to get my grubby hands on a bike I will start racing on.

So a big YES PLEASE!

posted by nickobec [234 posts] 31st August 2011 - 2:38

If I can't win the Vuelta Fantasy Cycling, this would make up for it!

posted by Cordelia [8 posts] 31st August 2011 - 2:43

Want that!

posted by Oddball [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 4:08

Mmm, small one please..

posted by Schleeb [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 4:44

I'm in...

posted by Mal71 [6 posts] 31st August 2011 - 5:16

What a cracking bike. XL for me. Does it come with a bell?

posted by jgl_tbf [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 5:26

I will win ...and you will all bow your heads

Steel is real

posted by stu [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 5:41

Mine, mine, mine

posted by Bedsbiker [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 6:21

o o o pick me...pick meeee....please.

posted by shedheadarabia [32 posts] 31st August 2011 - 6:58

That's one small step for man...

posted by warmsound [22 posts] 31st August 2011 - 6:58

please put me in the hat, thanks.

posted by noodle [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 7:04

I look forward to the sheer pleasure of riding it

posted by pgthai [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 7:28

A nice new steed for when my collarbone's fixed!! Ouch!

posted by Greg L [40 posts] 31st August 2011 - 7:34

Yes please - great prize!

Ben Burns
www.twitter.com/benburns01

posted by Ben Burns [53 posts] 31st August 2011 - 7:36

V nice, yes please.

posted by vinnn [31 posts] 31st August 2011 - 7:43

My first Giant?

posted by neilholland [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 7:44

Oh yes please

posted by Tomabbott [7 posts] 31st August 2011 - 7:51

Come to daddy.

posted by britishburty [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 7:54

Why not...yes please

CommutesClubRunsandtheoddSportive

posted by jsouthor [24 posts] 31st August 2011 - 8:02

Great prize, yes please!

Alexuponthewall

posted by Alex.wall [11 posts] 31st August 2011 - 8:13

Oh yes indeeedie!

posted by fuzzy [63 posts] 31st August 2011 - 8:30

I should be so lucky

posted by euanlindsay [47 posts] 31st August 2011 - 8:32

Looks Cool, yes please!

posted by imaca [27 posts] 31st August 2011 - 8:36

Nice Bike!

posted by Jacob Kennison [16 posts] 31st August 2011 - 8:37

Medium please

posted by Mike H [6 posts] 31st August 2011 - 8:38

Perfect timing! Was looking at one of those for next year anyway! Please please please!

posted by Wozzer [26 posts] 31st August 2011 - 8:40

Yes please. Fingers crossed.

posted by nerfherder [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 8:48

Yes please I would LOVE this bike!

posted by d4rthpaul [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 8:49

bike bike

posted by chillibug [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 9:06

Nice one, I'd like that please

maybe later

posted by mudfish [18 posts] 31st August 2011 - 9:11

Hot stuff!!

posted by yunaff102 [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 9:14

You can count me in too. Thanks for a great comp.

posted by doyler78 [4 posts] 31st August 2011 - 9:14

I'm in!

posted by tom_hayward123 [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 9:16

Yes please

posted by madguern [24 posts] 31st August 2011 - 9:21

Great bike!

posted by galois1 [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 9:39

Oh yes make me very very happy....

posted by road_rash [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 9:42

Great prize

posted by Greybeard [12 posts] 31st August 2011 - 9:43

Nice bike Me ME Me me

posted by stapes [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 9:48

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