Upgrades

Whilst retaining the components for a historically-correct MCR, I’d much rather be riding something more modern, light, and dynamic. To that end, I have sourced what I consider to be the best engineered (as opposed to marketed) products to upgrade to a modern performance bicycle setup.

Name	Specification
Brand	Giant
Model	MCR
Year	1998
Serial	GD7 0005
Frame	Carbon fibre monocoque
Frame Size	N/a
Fork	Giant
Weight	8.44kg
Head Set	YST HP233 Needle Bearing
Stem	3T Integra LTD 130mm
Bars	3T Aeronova LTD
Saddle	San Marco Aspide Carbonfx
Bottom Bracket	FSA Mega
Cranks	FSA NeoPro Carbon 170mm
Front Sprocket	FSA 54/42
Rear Sprocket	SRAM Red 11
Pedals	Shimano SPD
Hubs	Zipp
Wheels	Zipp 808
Tyres	Vitorria Corsa 25
Front Brake	TRP T925
Rear Brake	TRP T925
Chain	YBN

cockpit - 1 1/8” on 1” threaded fork

rear brake cabling

aero brakes - behind fork