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TCX Advanced Pro 1
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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$3,950| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic 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 praised for its superb handling, confidence-inspiring performance in cyclocross and varied terrain, and excellent value with versatile capabilities. It offers a comfortable ride with features like the D-Fuse seatpost for vibration absorption, though some models may have gearing limitations or weight concerns. Overall, it's a reliable and fun bike for racing and extended rides.
Superb handling and confidence-inspiring performance
Excellent value and versatility
Comfortable ride with features like D-Fuse seatpost
Good components and reliable braking systems
Light and nimble with efficient power transfer
Gearing may limit top-end speed or acceleration
Some models are heavier, affecting climbing efficiency
Mechanical disc brakes lack modulation compared to hydraulics
Tire choices can restrict all-around use
Through-axle design may complicate wheel changes
Superbly controlled, confident and powerful 'cross racer that’s still extended-ride and wallet friendly
BikeRadar"so much fun" usually gasped out of my mouth at every stop while riding this bike.
Cycling TipsThe Giant TCX SLR-1 cyclocross bike handles beautifully and comes with a raft of good components
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Dec 2016 · Matthew Pioro
The Giant TCX Advanced SX is dialed for short, punchy hills and little runs of singletrack, crushed-rock paths and gravelly doubletrack
Oct 2016 · Russell Eich
Fast and smooth cyclocross race rig with some interesting component choices. Buy if you're aiming to win some cyclocross races
Light, stiff and smooth carbon frame, Ultegra Di2 shifting, hydraulic disc brakes
Odd front brake hose routing, 140mm front rotor, 1 1/4in stem, difficult tubeless conversion
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
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 | Advanced-grade composite Color: Blue / Orange/white |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Rotor 3DF |
| Stem | Giant Contact, OverDrive 2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Antares, K:ium rail |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, Composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Rotor 3DF, 36/46 |
| Shifters | Shimano RS685 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL |
| Brakes | Shimano RS685, Hydraulic disc, 140mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano RS685, Hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Giant P-CXR1 WheelSystem; 24mm wide, Alloy |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant P-CXR1 WheelSystem; DT Swiss Competition stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant P-CXR1 WheelSystem; precision-sealed cartridge bearings, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Giant P-CXR1 WheelSystem; precision-sealed cartridge bearings, 28h |
| Tires | Schwalbe Super Swan Evo, Tubeless ready, 700x35, Folding |
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Last updated July 8
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