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TCX Espoir 24
A 24″ aluminum frame road youth bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$710| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 24″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
Summary
The Giant TCX is a versatile cyclocross bike praised for its excellent handling, comfort, and value. It features advanced carbon frames, comfortable ergonomics, and efficient gearing, making it suitable for a variety of riding conditions. While it excels in cyclocross and gravel riding, some models may not be ideal for all-out racing due to tire width limits or gearing choices.
Advanced-grade carbon fibre frame and fork
Comfortable Connect XR Ergo-Control bar with retro flare
D-Fuse seatpost adds comfort on rough ground
Superb handling and ride qualities
Light, nimble, sturdy on the trails with excellent acceleration and handling
Not meant for all-out cyclocross races
Maxxis Rambler tires exceed UCI tire-width limit for racing
Single chainring spec has some downsides
Through-axle design can be inconvenient for some people
Mechanical disc brakes lack the power of hydraulics
"The TCX Advanced SX can definitely expand your riding, whether that’s through local parks or down long gravel roads."
Canadian Cycling Magazine"so much fun" usually gasped out of my mouth at every stop while riding this bike.
Cycling TipsThe Giant TCX SLR-1 cyclocross bike handles beautifully and comes with a raft of good components, although some elements make it less of a crossover machine compared to similar efforts from other brands
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Dec 2017 · Marc Abbott
A solid carbon-framed off-road performer but if you want speed we'd suggest a change of wheels
Sep 2017
Giant's TCX Advanced Pro 1 has nimble handling, rock-solid stiffness, and a price that is fair for a top-of-the-line race rig.
Dec 2016 · Matthew Pioro
The Giant TCX Advanced SX is dialed for short, punchy hills and little runs of singletrack, crushed-rock paths and gravelly doubletrack
Oct 2016 · Russell Eich
Fast and smooth cyclocross race rig with some interesting component choices. Buy if you're aiming to win some cyclocross races
Light, stiff and smooth carbon frame, Ultegra Di2 shifting, hydraulic disc brakes
Odd front brake hose routing, 140mm front rotor, 1 1/4in stem, difficult tubeless conversion
Dec 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur
A highly competent aluminium disc brake cyclo-cross bike with a lot going for it – aside, maybe, from the paint job
May 2015
Giant’s TCX cyclocross range includes five models, from the entry-level SLR 2 (RRP $1,900) up to the Advanced Pro 0 ($6,699). Over the past few months CyclingTips founder and publisher Wade Wallace has been putting the Giant TCX Advanced Pro 0 through its paces. He wrote the following review. The TCX Advanced Pro 0
Nov 2014 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
Daniel Baines gets to grips with the Giant TCX SLR-1 cyclocross bike; the manufacturer's top-of-the-range, race-orientated aluminium framed model
Good components
Own brand finishing kit and wheels do their jobs well
Handles beautifully
The choice of a front the-axle can make wheel changes difficult
The tyres are cross race specific, so limit the bike's all round abilities
| Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Color: Orange |
|---|---|
| Fork | Alloy, ALUXX steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded cartridge, Sealed |
| Stem | Alloy |
| Handlebar | Alloy, 25.4mm |
| Saddle | Giant Youth |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Platform |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Alloy 3-Piece 36T w/ chain guard |
| Shifters | Microshift SB-R842 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 12x32, 8-speed |
| Chain | KMC Z72 |
| Brakes | Tektro, mechanical disc, 140mm Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Microshift SB-R842 w/ 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 | Schwalbe CX pro, 24x1.35 |
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