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TCR Advanced 3
A carbon frame race bike with mid-range components and shimano tiagra rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,600| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Shimano Tiagra Rim |
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'4", size XS, Just right
- 5'9", size MD/LG, Just right
- 5'6", size SM, Just right
- 5'8", size SM, Fits small
- 5'9", size MD/LG, Fits large
Summary
The Giant TCR road-youth bike is praised for its beautiful design, improved features from previous generations, and a focus on stiffness-to-weight ratio for better performance. It offers excellent power transfer and a lively ride, though some models may suffer from poor braking and uncomfortable components. The bike is seen as a solid choice for young riders, blending performance with comfort.
Beautiful design
Improved features from previous generation
Focus on stiffness-to-weight ratio
Excellent power transfer
Lively and interesting ride
Poor braking
Uncomfortable components
Extra weight with disc brake versions
Some models have outdated groupsets
Some of the goals were keeping the product beautiful, keeping the proportions right and really focusing on a lot of the features that we have from our previous generation of TCR and improving on those
Canadian Cycling MagazineGiant did a fantastic job when it overhauled the TCR Advanced to make it lighter and stiffer for 2016
Cycling TipsThe TCR Advanced frame is meant to be a good all-rounder although it leans towards the stiffer end of the scale.
CyclistThe Giant TCR Advanced 2 Disc is an excellent performance-focused road bike
road.ccThe TCR is quite comfortable for a race bike.
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May 2017 · Robin Schmitt, Manuel Buck, Benjamin Topf
Giant claim that the Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc delivers an ‘all-around race performance with zero compromises.’ Highly promising on paper…
Dec 2016 · Mat Brett
Exceptional speed-focused road bike that offers efficiency, precise handling and the reliability of Shimano's hydro disc brake
Nov 2016
After overhauling the TCR Advanced for 2016, Giant has quickly moved on to create a disc brake version for 2017. While disc-equipped race bikes are yet to be approved for use in competition, Giant is testing the water with three models and Australian tech editor Matt Wikstrom spent a few weeks riding one of them for
Aug 2016 · Jordan Gibbons
The Giant TCR Advanced 3 has a stiff and lively ride but the stretched position won't be for everyone.
Power transfer is excellent
Poor braking
Annoying cable rattle
Jun 2016 · Warren Rossiter
Giant’s new TCR is the stuff legends are made of, and this one adds great value into the mix. Buy if you want the pro riding experience without the price tag pain
Handling and road manners impress, as does the price
Narrow tyres and squidgy brake pads
Apr 2016 · VeloNews.com
As is frequently the case, Giant delivers a lot for the money here. No, we’re not saying $9,000 is cheap. It’s not. But it also isn’t unheard of for
Apr 2016 · John Bradley
As is frequently the case, Giant delivers a lot for the money here. This is an elite frame draped in Dura-Ace Di2 and deep-section carbon rims.
Aug 2015 · Matthew Pioro
At the end of June, I attended the launch of the 2016 Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 and spoke with spoke designer Erik Klemm.
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite, Electronic ready BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Composite / Yellow/white |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road |
| Seatpost | Giant Variant, Composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10L |
| Brakes | Shimano Tiagra Type: Shimano Tiagra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rims | Giant SR-2 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Giant Sport Tracker Road, 26h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Sport Tracker Road, 26h |
| Tires | Giant P-SL 1, 700x23, Front and rear specific, Folding |
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Last updated July 8
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