The Giant TCX 1 2009 Features are:

Frame: AluxX SL aluminium

Fork: Advanced Composite, aluminium steerer

Gears: Shimano 105 [F]. Shimano 105 [R].

Shifter: Shimano 105 20 speed STI

Wheels: Mavic CXP 22 700c custom for Giant Rims. Giant custom [F]. Giant custom [R]. Sapim Race Spokes.

Brakes: Tektro CR-720 cantilevers [F]. Tektro CR-720 cantilevers [R].

Drivetrain: FSA Gossamer Mega Exo 36/46 Crankset, FSA Mega Exo Bottom Bracket

Extra Features: Giant Advanced Composite Seatpost. Kenda Small Block Eight 700x35mm Tyres.

What is a Road Bike?
Referred to as road racing bikes, the clue is in the title here. These bikes concentrate on being light weight and reducing drag to increase speed. Thanks to their drop handlebars they have a stretched out feel, again for aerodynamics. So efficiency is the name of this game, definitely not comfort