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TCX 2
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,050| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Tiagra, Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Giant TCX cyclocross bike is praised for its speed, handling, and component quality, making it a strong contender in its category. It features a lightweight frame, precise gear changing, and confidence-inspiring brakes, though some elements like the front thru-axle and race-specific tyres may limit its versatility. The bike's design, including the D-Fuse seatpost, enhances comfort and performance on rough terrains.
Lightweight frame and precise gear changing
Confidence-inspiring brakes
D-Fuse seatpost enhances comfort
Good components and handling
Smooth and explosively fast
Front thru-axle can complicate wheel changes
Race-specific tyres limit all-round abilities
Lacks modulation of hydraulic brake system
The Giant TCX SLR-1 cyclocross bike is made for speed
Cycling WeeklyWith the same geometry as its world-class carbon bikes, Giant has pulled out the stops, producing a great, low-price racing bike
Cycling WeeklyCompared with the jackhammer-stiff disc forks you find on some bikes, the sublimely smooth OverDrive 2 of the TCX Advanced 1 – better damped than some suspension units we’ve ridden – is quite remarkable.
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Nov 2014 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
Daniel Baines gets to grips with the Giant TCX SLR-1 cyclocross bike; the manufacturer's top-of-the-range, race-orientated aluminium framed model
Good components
Own brand finishing kit and wheels do their jobs well
Handles beautifully
The choice of a front the-axle can make wheel changes difficult
The tyres are cross race specific, so limit the bike's all round abilities
Sep 2014 · Guy Kesteven
While the TCX’s 135mm rear spacing and 15mm front axle won’t take conventional cyclocross wheels, it will take 29er mountain bike wheels, of which there is a better selection, including the sub-1,500g Easton EC90 carbon set we’ve used for racing on.
Feb 2013 · Logan VonBokel
Logan VonBokel checks out Lars Van Der Haar's Giant TCX Advanced SL
Aug 2011 · Dave Atkinson
Much more of an all-rounder than a racer, the TCX2 is a good value option for a do-it-all machine
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum w/ Eyelets Color: Black / Red/white |
|---|---|
| Fork | Alloy, OverDrive Steerer w/ Eyelets |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaExo, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Sport, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road, Men's |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | FSA Omega, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 950 11x28, 9-Speed |
| Chain | KMC HG-73 |
| Brakes | Tektro TK CR720 Type: Tektro Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora w/ Tektro RL721 Top Bar Levers |
| Rims | Giant S-R2, Double Wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel Black, 14g |
| Front Hub | Alloy, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, 32h |
| Tires | Giant P-SLX2 w/ Anti-Puncture, 700x32 |
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
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