2013 Giant

TCR Advanced SL 4

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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MSRP$3,950
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesRim
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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)

42 mph

TCR Advanced SL 4

40 mph

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Reviews
Velo
Pro Bike Gallery: Lawson Craddock’s Giant TCR Advanced SL

May 2014 · Logan VonBokel

Craddock landed his first major stage race podium in California aboard this Giant TCR Advanced SL

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Giant TCR SL 2 (2013)

May 2013 · David Arthur @davearthur

Don't be afraid of aluminium, this frame rides better than many carbon fibre bikes

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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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California Pro Bike: Bling's Giant TCR Advanced SL

May 2011 · Nick Legan

Bling's Rabobank Giant TCR Advanced SL

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Giant TCR Composite

Apr 2011 · R BA

A stealth fighter aimed at the budget-conscious racer.

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

Sep 2009

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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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Vector Seatpost

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorSatin Composite / Red/white

Fork

Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact w/ Titanium hardware, 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 11x25 [Double] or 11x28 [Compact], 10-Speed

Chain

KMC X10SL

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

Spokes

Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

Front Hub

Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

Rear Hub

Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem

Tires

Giant P-SLR1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding

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