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2012 Giant

TCR Advanced 2

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,050
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesShimano Ultegra Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
TCR Advanced 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

38 mph

TCR Advanced 2

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'4", size XS, Just right
  • 5'9", size MD/LG, Just right
  • 5'6", size SM, Just right
  • 5'8", size SM, Fits small
  • 5'9", size MD/LG, Fits large
Reviews
Cycling Tips
Giant TCR Advanced 0 Review

Nov 2012

Giant offered the TCR Advanced 0 for the first time in 2012, and it was a price-killer by delivering a bike with Ultegra Di2 for $4000. For 2013, the bike is unchanged (including the price) save for the colour scheme. The Giant TCR Advanced 0 is not alone at the $4000 price-point and there are other brands who offer

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VeloNews
California Pro Bike: Bling's Giant TCR Advanced SL

May 2011 · Nick Legan

Bling's Rabobank Giant TCR Advanced SL

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road.cc
Giant TCR Advanced 2

Jan 2011 · Mat Brett

Fast, solid and smooth – a high-quality carbon frameset forms the basis of an exciting road bike

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Bikerumor
2010 Giant Ride Reviews - Anthem, Trance, TCR and Reign

Sep 2009 · Tyler Benedict

More ride reviews from the Giant Demo Day… In this installment, we ride and comment on the 2010 Giant Anthem, Trance and Reign Mountain bikes and the TCR Advanced SL road bike.  Thanks to the handy-dandy Park Tools scale, we have actual weights for the bikes, too! Hit ‘more’ to see the photos and read …

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Road Bike Action
Giant TCR Advanced SL 0

Aug 2009 · R BA

Simply put, the all new TCR Advanced is one of the best bikes we've ridden.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorWhite / Black/silver

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer

Shock

N / A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Dura-Ace, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact, OverDrive 2

Handlebar

Giant Contact, 31.8

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Arione w/ Manganese Rails

Seatpost

Giant Vector Composite

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 [Double] or 34/50 [Compact]

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra 12x25 [Double] or 11x28 [Compact], 10-Speed

Chain

Shimano Ultegra

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra

TypeShimano Ultegra Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

Spokes

Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

Front Hub

Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

Rear Hub

Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem

Tires

Giant P-SL1, Front and Rear Specific, 700x23, Folding

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