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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Let this Giant TCR become "my precious".

Get the rhythm

posted by Enrico Faraco [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:55

Carbon baby!!!!

Gareth
Cycling (and swimming and running) for a cure for Type1 Diabetes
http://www.curesam.com/

posted by growbotham [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:55

WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS FANTASTIC BIKE

simone1

posted by simone1 [12 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:56

Oohh that's dreamy! That would sort me out for next season, count me in

posted by theMJsquad [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:56

Yes please!

posted by blueted [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:57

Make my day, week, month and year! I'll be expecting your call on September 5th

Jaco

posted by jacoholico [4 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:57

yes please what a Giant prize

Robin

posted by Raa Raa [10 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:58

Awesome! good luck to me!

paolo

posted by palazzo72 [6 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:58

me tooooooo....

posted by romana [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:58

Say that's a nice bike

posted by Angelfishsolo [67 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:59

I'd be your beiiitch forever if I won that.......I'd even get a Road cc tattoo somewhere...lol

posted by Saxo Bonk [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:59

Looks like a winner

Madone

posted by Ronny [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:59

wow very nice just what i need to help my ageing bones

please

posted by martyjo999 [8 posts] 31st August 2011 - 18:59

go on then - I'll take it off your hands

posted by richardp27 [13 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:00

Oui s'il vous plait !

posted by tlansiaux [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:01

Oooooohhhhhhh yes please! Pretty please!

posted by Jimih73 [15 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:01

If I win this I can actually say to the wife "it was FREE! Honest" and keep a straight face.

posted by fraser.scott [13 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:01

only one thiing missing from the picture, yes you guess it me on board

Zero emissions so Zero tax

posted by petethegreek [21 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:01

I like one of these ... please !

posted by morits [21 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:01

There's just no way..but oh please please let Xmas come early and pick me!

posted by telemarkski [19 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:02

Yes please

posted by Graham_Gowland [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:04

Just what I need to be a Giant of the road.

posted by garyh [34 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:04

Line up behind me!!!

posted by Peter Scott [15 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:05

yes pleeeeeze

posted by youngoldbloke [60 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:05

Bike stolen at the weekend so i'm the obvious choice.

posted by carlperkinscadillac [10 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:05

It's the right thing to do!

posted by rosie19740 [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:05

please please please.

posted by CadenceKings [7 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:06

Put my name down please!

posted by Carlucci Cannondale [21 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:06

looks fantastic, count me in

posted by Dr Livingstone [13 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:07

Oh.......go on then!!

Jonny B

posted by jonnyb2306 [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:07

Would lurve one of those.....

Mariner

posted by paulsjones [19 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:08

That would be nice... Yes thank you! Enjoy Eurobike!

posted by t0rie [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:08

Me likey shiny new bike

Ironbloke

posted by ironbloke [57 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:08

The bar tape on this bike is probably worth more than the whole of my current machine

posted by Rick [7 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:09

Oh yes please, I would very much like this!

Ta muchly

posted by kirstybarnes [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:09

Yes please

posted by Sneblot [13 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:10

I'd love it, just love it.

Jonny B

posted by jonnyb2306 [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:10

Super duper set of wheels! Yes please!

camjberry

posted by Camjberry [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:10

XL all the way!

posted by rabc [8 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:11

Yes please!

posted by jackh [83 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:11

One for me pleeeze

posted by scarlettandem [32 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:11

very nice, but where is the engine?

posted by grenogs [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:12

yes please!!!

andy

posted by teletext45 [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:12

Awesome. Looks like my ideal bike! Badly want one

posted by philnorv [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:13

Awesome prize - If I don't win Euromillions, this would be just as good

posted by bobalicious [4 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:13

Please, please me please!!!!

posted by Daverobs [9 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:14

My 2004 TCR composite is still a gem but this one looks better value!

posted by scopeland [9 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:14

Count me in!

posted by Guyjackson [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:14

Add me in please

posted by colinmcgann [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:16

beautiful bike. don't mind if i do.

posted by takman [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:16

beautiful bike. don't mind if i do.

posted by takman [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:16

lovely looking bike
it would be a cracking replacement for the bike i got knocked off last year

posted by williamkerna [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:17

please be me. my bike is falling apart!

posted by wig-e [6 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:18

Yes Pleaseee, I only have a run down old Raleigh from 1980s so please it would kick start my cycling and I really do need it I'm only 17 give me the head start i need pleaseee

posted by Edward Wigmore [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:18

Yes, please.

posted by specker [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:20

That would be fantastic thanks!

posted by Matt Creed [15 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:21

I want to ride that bicycle

posted by jay27 [24 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:21

Whoooooaaaaa!
I mean, Yes.

Iain-99

posted by Iain-Veloce [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:21

posted by Lamondp [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:23

Oh please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...I love you

posted by Stick2rfuH [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:24

Used to own Giant mtb until some lowlife stole it.

posted by Hosss [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:24

Would look perfect for above the fireplace when not on the road!

posted by Abecs [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:24

Me Me Me Me me

posted by msilburn [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:25

I reckon that would make even me look good!

posted by mjd236 [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:25

L size for me please

posted by johan83 [23 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:25

yes please! the bike looks amazing

posted by flying11 [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:27

How nice is that? Please Please Please!!

posted by ffc65 [17 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:27

Do I have to?

posted by galbuk [6 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:27

Be a welcome addition to the hire fleet

posted by chromo1990 [42 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:30

Be a welcome addition to the hire fleet

posted by chromo1990 [42 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:30

The Giant Avail 4 wont be too disappointed to be relegated to winter bike status if big brother comes along!!!!!!!

posted by tailwind10 [21 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:31

Coolio

posted by petelanc [33 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:31

yes please!!!

posted by joesecc [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:31

Yes please, I need a new bike!!!!!!!

posted by korf2911 [12 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:33

Ooh... Ooh...Ooh Mr Peevly

posted by the heskimo [15 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:33

Sorry my computer froze and commented twice not intentional & don't know how to remove this one any ideas? arrrrrrggggghhhhhhhh

posted by the heskimo [15 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:53

me! me! me!

posted by takaooo [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:35

My precious...

posted by lapinvite [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:35

superbike!

posted by koe_lio [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:35

Yes please!

posted by Beth Kulling [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:36

White and grey - matches my hair!

posted by apk [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:38

Now I would love to have me a medium one of those, and no mistake!

posted by chrispy1000 [10 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:40

Yes, please!

posted by chain_link [9 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:41

I'll have a large one, please

posted by tortiepuss [7 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:44

Need a new bike. Raaaa!

posted by Aces [6 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:44

First... time entering Schwag Grab!

posted by lwrncc [13 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:44

Wow, what a beauty. My Doctor says I need to lose weight (which I'm obviously trying with my cycling) - winning this would legitimately mean I could go back and say that the bike/man combo has shed a few pounds...

posted by moonbucket [41 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:45

Very nice indeed

posted by mewithme [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:46

Mmm, thank you Schwag!!!

posted by catch68 [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:46

please, what a great prize!!

posted by Cattywat [7 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:47

I'd like a Giant bike, but do they come in other sizes?

posted by wthrelfall [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:47

Gimme

posted by Mariachi [21 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:48

All that for £1700? Sure that's not just the frame?

posted by woodrz [4 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:49

Please send one to Copenhagen !!!!

posted by r.r [17 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:49

Be rude not to....

posted by swadey [8 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:51

Bring it on

posted by Waffles [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:51

About time I had a new bike, and WHAT a bike

posted by Vecta2 [4 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:53

Yes please..... probably my only chance of a new bike for a few years!

posted by Saints1885 [21 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:53

Yes please..... probably my only chance of a new bike for a few years!

posted by Saints1885 [21 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:53

That bike needs a holiday. I will take it to the Alps, so that none of its gears are wasted.

posted by MJWest [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:53

Yes please!

posted by michelle06 [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:53

Yes please, count me in

posted by tsdak78 [4 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:54

Yes please, thank you very much!

Go hard, or go home! I'll start pedalling then.....

posted by russcjohnson [16 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:55

I'm doing my first eighty miler next month and the Giant would be a great bike to do it on. Yes please.

posted by Ian Roberts [21 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:55

yes please!

posted by Monkeyfishgoat [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:55

SUITS ME!!!! SIR!!!

posted by acemnalp [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:56

A TCR that needs loads of TLC

Jimbo

posted by Jim Neville [9 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:56

if I win it'll be a miracle

posted by JamesH [4 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:57

Small one, thanks!

posted by JohnnyRemo [8 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:57

Hello!!!

My Condor Squadra - lovely ride - was recently stolen.

So I have dug out my old GIANT bike - 15 years old; and still functioning beautifully - though a little heavy [and ironically on the large side for me]

I have a pair of racing shoes ready and waiting for this beautiful new GIANT!!!

Thank you

posted by Sofster [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:58

Would certainly be different from the mtb. Looks awesome

posted by MoggyMtb [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 19:59

Gimme Gimme

nbiddle

posted by nbiddle [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:00

pop it in the post anytime .

gary cook

posted by gary cook [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:00

Size large for me please this would no doubt ride like a dream

posted by Yoshis1220 [13 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:01

I dream of riding a bike like this..

posted by j_marvin [10 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:02

I'd love one

posted by DM [34 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:02

I would be a Giant among men!

posted by john wells [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:03

Yes please

posted by onegreenhill [21 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:03

Me?

posted by gummo [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:03

Looks a cracking bit of kit, count me in for the draw

posted by Rodney [11 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:03

aaaaaaaaahhhhh

posted by ac1511 [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:04

Enthusiastic fair-weather cyclist would like to meet and have fun on a Giant TCR!

posted by barrywoo [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:04

oh gosh yesh!!!!!!!!!

posted by fshgirl [10 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:05

Yes, please, count me in!

Thanks

posted by teachermarc [7 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:05

maybe this time ....

posted by gio89 [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:05

Pick Me

posted by chinchli [30 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:06

Looks nice! worth replacing my old Principia

posted by perbuchard [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:06

If only i was lucky...

posted by manxfelipe [56 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:07

Ride on !!!!!

posted by chris churchill [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:08

That looks like one mean piece of kit! ML

Live to Ride, 'cycling a real sport'

posted by shaun finnis [13 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:09

Yes please! My name's David and im missing a Giant in my story.

posted by D-Legend [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:10

Yes please!

Pale Ale

posted by Pale Ale [35 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:10

me please,

posted by cashback [8 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:12

Yes please...me please... yes please

penhit

posted by penhit [39 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:13

I think Giant bikes are great, I'm really a big fan and always tell my friends about them...surely worth a reward???!!!

posted by rbirkett1989 [5 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:13

Never won anything. Hope my luck is about to change!!!

Benny

posted by Bennyboy [26 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:13

Oh yes. Cracking prize.

posted by weejaffa [14 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:13

oh go on then - i'm in!!

posted by orangecannonim [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:14

Hmmmmmm... okay.

If you give me the bike, I'll stop being upset about not getting the socks.

My eyes prefer Celeste, my bum prefers titanium.

posted by Jack Osbourne snr [43 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:15

posted by Low centre of g... [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:16

wow, I'll have one of those please!

posted by Duggie247 [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:17

yep where do i sign

posted by Martin cannon [8 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:17

i'll hase some of that..1

Richard Day

posted by Richard Day [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:18

Oh yes please

posted by Hibsbirdman [6 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:18

count me in!!

nick gillon

posted by nickgillon [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:18

Medium Schwag grab please!!!

posted by cyclenut7 [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:18

Oh yes pleeeeease!

StevieG

posted by stevengoodfellow [28 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:19

Jättefin, Hit the road!

posted by batsman [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:20

Count me in thanks

posted by woody72 [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:21

Oh my word, I am a total GIANT nut and would so much like this bike to add to my stable. The 2012 edition looks superb and would make a very worthy addition to my current GIANT clan.

Please, please and please make this mine!

posted by ph1011 [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:21

must stop drooling, please let me win so i can stop drooling over it

posted by cjk99 [36 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:21

I'll happily take the ML off your hands

posted by hyperginger [13 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:23

Me! Me! Pick me!

posted by cornelim [29 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:24

Fantastic looking bike - yes please

posted by Andruth [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:25

Pick me, pick me!

posted by caprosser [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:25

mancsi wrote:

1st!!

Yes Please

posted by nelsonrjla [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:25

Yes please. Oh yes!!!

posted by Alan Tullett [921 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:26

Thanks it would be nice fingers XX

Gail

posted by gailho1 [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:26

Wow, this is a popular competition, I'd love one!

XXX

posted by stevo100 [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:26

Yes please! broke my bike on a charity bike ride so in need of a new one!

Rui

posted by ruichong [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:28

Please accept my entry into the comp, thanks

posted by coz [7 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:29

im in

posted by fiftyacorn [84 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:29

bumcheeks

posted by samkniggot [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:29

This is one great bike. I could put it to very good use.

posted by davidson1 [24 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:30

okok I guess theres room in my life for a new bike <3

posted by Desverger [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:30

yes please

posted by scaum [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:31

PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Pick me

http://theamazing39stonecyclist.wordpress.com/

posted by shrinkinbggaz [115 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:31

I'll even go to Eurobike for you if you if you like.

posted by racingcondor [45 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:32

I definitely wouldn't say no to that beauty!!

posted by Glenn Burgess [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:32

Yes please

posted by mattdunk [6 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:32

How I would like you!

posted by bendev [17 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:33

Please please!!!
I've been very good this year!

KIWIGIRL

posted by Kiwi Girl [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:34

Can i have one too please?

posted by Alec Wallace [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:36

I have A 2007 model would love to see the improvement giant have made over the last 3 years

posted by sjacob33 [4 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:37

Me please, me please - lovely bike!

posted by ruthclimb [2 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:37

Yes please!

Sunday cyclist, Oslo

posted by fergie [3 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:37

This Competition Rocks

posted by simplesi [12 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:39

Count me in

posted by tonyfaulkner [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:39

Yes please!

http://novice-to-sportive.blogspot.com/

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/LowRoaders

posted by Alan Gordon [11 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:39

Guaranteed
Innovative
Artistic
New
Technology

posted by theirisheye [19 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:40

Be great to try carbon ive never had the pleasure!

posted by Anthony Farrant [4 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:40

Can I fit stabilizers?

posted by Rungot [1 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:41

I will buy it thanks. The old Tommasini is good, but needs to retire !

Paul Lowthian

posted by Loaf2112 [7 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:41

sometimes you wish there was a question to answer and that u were the only one in the world who knew the correct answer...... either that or u hope to be one lucky s.o.b!!

hope i'm a lucky s.o.b

posted by Norrin_Radd [6 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:45

Please

posted by John Mackle [9 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:45

Very nice machine ...please send to my address...you can never have enough bikes!!

posted by rogerseaman1 [13 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:45

Wouldn't say "No" to that...

posted by BirdOnnaBike [4 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:47

Yes please!

posted by lows100 [20 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:47

Has to be worth a try!

posted by patch [13 posts] 31st August 2011 - 20:50