I have been looking to replace my 2003 Giant OCR3 for the last 2 years now. So this decision has been two years in the making. Since this is the last bike I will probably buy for a long, long time I wanted to make sure I got the components I wanted and wasn’t just settling for something one step up from what I have now (Shimano Sora).

So this is what I have decided on:

Neuvation Cycling Alloy

• Size: 61cm
• Fork: Neuvation FK100 Carbon Fork w/ Alloy Steerer
• Group Set: Sram Force
  • Sram Force Shifters
  • Sram Force Crank (34×50)
  • Enduro Ceramic Bottom Bracket
  • Sram Force Brake Calipers
  • Sram Force Front Derailleur
  • Sram Force Rear Derailleur
  • Sram 1070 Cassette 10 Speed (11×26)
  • Sram Standard PC-1070 Chain
• M28 Aero3 Wheels w/Ceramic Bearings
• Stem: Neuvation ST173 (100mm 73 Degree)
• Handlebars: Neuvation HB100 (6061 31.8 440mm)
• Aero Seat Post 27.2×350
• Saddle: Neuvation S3
• Tires: Michelin Pro Race3 Black & Gray (23)

The bike arrived yesterday and I think it is gorgeous! The photo of the assembled bike did not have the seat adjusted yet. I don’t really ride with the seat that high.

I have not gotten out to ride it yet. I could not seem to get my old Look pedals off of my old bike. Luckily Tyler said he had an old set of Look pedals I could have. So if the weather is nice I will take it out for a spin.

I will post again and give my thoughts of the overall feel of the bike and the Sram Force components.