Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices
Today’s Deals2013 Giant
TCX SLR 2 (2014)
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.
Compare the full range
Manufacturer Price
$1,600| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano Mechanical Disc |
5'3" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
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.
BikeRadarFeedback?
View all reviews
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 SLR-grade aluminum w/ hidden rack mounts, electronic ready Color: Black / White/red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Composite-grade composite, alloy OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaExo |
| Stem | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar | Giant Sport, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Performance |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SL Composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | FSA Omega, 36/46 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra 11x28, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-R515, mechanical disc, 160mm Type: Shimano Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant S-X2, double wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Giant Tracker Sport, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Tracker Sport, 28h |
| Tires | Schwalbe Super Swan Performance, 700x35, folding |
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
Not listed for 3,271 days