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TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc (2017)
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.
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$8,250| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
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Some models have outdated groupsets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…
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
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.
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.
| Frame | Adv SL-grade composite, Integrated Seatpost Color: Neon Orange |
|---|---|
| Fork | Adv SL-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, 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 | Adv SL-grade Composite, Integrated design Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Red E-Tap |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Red E-Tap |
| Crank | SRAM Red, 36/52 |
| Shifters | SRAM Red E-Tap |
| Cassette | SRAM Red 11x28, 11-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Red 22 |
| Brakes | SRAM Red E-Tap, hydraulic disc, SRAM CLX 140mm Center Lock rotors Type: SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Red E-Tap |
| Rims | Giant SLR 0 Disc WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless compatible, Full-composite |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant SLR 0 Disc WheelSystem; Sapim CX-Ray stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant SLR 0 Disc WheelSystem; Star Ratched driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Giant SLR 0 Disc WheelSystem; Star Ratched driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h |
| Tires | Giant Gavia SLR Tubeless, 700x25, Folding |
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