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TCR Advanced SL 0
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.
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$8,800| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Rim |
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Some models have outdated groupsets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 Wilmott
The speed, handling, ride quality and specification to enhance every rider’s ride. Buy if you want to go faster, and are ready to embrace tubeless wheels and tyres
Wonderful all-road ability, specification, price
We’d change the saddle, but that’s all
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…
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.
Jan 2016 · Mat Brett
An exceptionally good race bike that combines stiffness and light weight, and a really strong spec
Dec 2015 · James Spender
A complete redesign for the Giant TCR Advanced Pro - the enduring racer that broke new ground.
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.
Jul 2015 · R BA
We head to Mallorca for chance to ride the new TCR Advanced
| Frame | Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated seatpost, Electronic ready BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Composite / Gloss Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced SL-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR, OverDrive 2, Composite w/ Titanium bolts |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SLR forward, composite rails |
| Seatpost | Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated Variant design Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Electronic |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Electronic |
| Crank | Shimano Dura-Ace, 36/52 |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Electronic |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace 11x28, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Electronic |
| Rims | Giant SLR 0 DBL WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless compatible, Full composite |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant SLR 0 WheelSystem; Aerolite bladed stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant SLR 0 DBL WheelSystem; Star Ratchet driver, [F] 16h [R] 21h |
| Rear Hub | Giant SLR 0 DBL WheelSystem; Star Ratchet driver, [F] 16h [R] 21h |
| Tires | Giant P-SLR 1, 700x23, Front and rear specific, Folding |
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Last updated July 8
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