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TCR Advanced SL 1
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
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$5,900| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra 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Some models have outdated groupsets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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Oct 2017 · Simon Withers
A fast-handling and versatile machine for the speed merchant and distance rider. Buy if you want the best bike possible for the price
Low weight, top-notch kit and a fast-handling all-round ride that’s up there with the best of them
The aero seatpost isn’t as comfortable as some but it’s marginal
Jul 2017 · Cyclist magazine
A look at the finance deal presently available, in association with Giant
Well designed and engineered frame
The wheels are more serviceable than noteworthy
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
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.
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: Composite / Orange/red |
|---|---|
| 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 Ultegra Di2, Electronic |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 36/52 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra 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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