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TCX SLR 2
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,600| Reported Weight | 22.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| 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"
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Summary
The Giant TCX is a highly regarded cyclocross bike, praised for its superb handling, ride quality, and value for money. It excels in aggressive trail riding and cyclocross racing, offering a comfortable yet performance-oriented experience. While it has some limitations in gearing and brake options, its versatility and durability make it a favorite among riders.
Superb handling and ride qualities
Great value for money
Light, nimble, and sturdy on trails
Comfortable for longer rides
Excellent mud clearance and durable components
Single chainring spec has downsides
Through-axle design can be inconvenient
Limited top-end acceleration due to gearing
Mechanical disc brakes lack hydraulic power
Paint job may not appeal to everyone
"so much fun" usually gasped out of my mouth at every stop while riding this bike.
Cycling TipsThe Giant TCX SLR-1 cyclocross bike is made for speed
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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Dec 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur
A highly competent aluminium disc brake cyclo-cross bike with a lot going for it – aside, maybe, from the paint job
Oct 2015 · James Huang
Great ride and a solid parts pick but the Euro handling is polarizing. Buy if you’re constantly racing through hub-deep mud and sand
Smooth and composed ride quality, shimano transmission and full-hydraulic disc brakes, euro geometry
Clumsy thru-axle setup, goofy handlebar bend, frustratingly slow wheel and tire package, euro geometry
May 2015
Giant’s TCX cyclocross range includes five models, from the entry-level SLR 2 (RRP $1,900) up to the Advanced Pro 0 ($6,699). Over the past few months CyclingTips founder and publisher Wade Wallace has been putting the Giant TCX Advanced Pro 0 through its paces. He wrote the following review. The TCX Advanced Pro 0
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
Oct 2014 · Logan VonBokel
The Dutch rider uses Shimano’s full suite of components on his Giant
| 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 |
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Last updated July 8
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