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TCR Espoir 24
A 24″ aluminum frame road youth bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 24″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | 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Some models have outdated groupsets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 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
Nov 2016 · Jack Luke
The Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc is the bike of the future… that’s at least what our senior road tech writer, Matthew Allen thinks.. .
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
May 2016 · Lennard Zinn
Giro leader Tom Dumoulin opts for classy pink accents on his Giant TCR, which he's been riding all week, wearing the maglia rosa.
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
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 | ALUXX-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Color: White / Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Alloy, OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded, Sealed |
| Stem | Alloy |
| Handlebar | Alloy, 25.4mm |
| Saddle | Giant Grow Technology |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Alloy with strap |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Crank | Prowheel, 34/48 w/ chain guard |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11x30, 8-speed |
| Chain | KMC Z51 |
| Brakes | Alloy Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Claris w/ Alloy Top Lever |
| Rims | Giant Alloy, Double wall, 24" |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Alloy, [F] 20h [R] 28h |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, [F] 20h [R] 28h |
| Tires | Kenda, 24x1" |
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Last updated July 8
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