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2013 Giant

TCX W

An aluminum frame women’s cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and avid rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,850
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetRival
BrakesAvid Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
TCX W
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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)

33 mph

TCX W

35 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'5"

SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'5" – 5'11"

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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.

Pros
  • Lightweight frame and precise gear changing

  • Confidence-inspiring brakes

  • D-Fuse seatpost enhances comfort

  • Good components and handling

  • Smooth and explosively fast

Cons
  • Front thru-axle can complicate wheel changes

  • Race-specific tyres limit all-round abilities

  • Lacks modulation of hydraulic brake system

Key Quotes
The Giant TCX SLR-1 cyclocross bike is made for speed
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With the same geometry as its world-class carbon bikes, Giant has pulled out the stops, producing a great, low-price racing bike
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Compared 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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Cycling Weekly
Giant TCX SLR-1 cyclocross bike

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

Highs
  • Good components

  • Own brand finishing kit and wheels do their jobs well

  • Handles beautifully

Lows
  • 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

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BikeRadar
Giant TCX Advanced 1 review

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.

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Pro Bike: Lars Van Der Haar’s Giant TCX Advanced SL

Feb 2013 · Logan VonBokel

Logan VonBokel checks out Lars Van Der Haar's Giant TCX Advanced SL

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road.cc
Giant TCX 2

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

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum w/Eyelets

ColorBlack / Bright Red/white

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect SL, Women's, 31.8

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Donna w/ Maganese Rails

Seatpost

Giant Connect SL Composite, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival

Front Derailleur

SRAM Rival

Crank

SRAM Rival, 38/46

Shifters

SRAM Rival

Cassette

SRAM PG 1070 12x27, 10-Speed

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Avid Shorty 6

TypeAvid Rim

Brake Levers

SRAM Rival w/ Tektro RL721 Top Bar Levers

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-R2, Double Wall

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g

Front Hub

Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h

Rear Hub

Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h

Tires

Giant P-SLX2 w/ Anti-Puncture, 700x32

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