2016 Giant
TCX Espoir 26
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$710| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris, microSHIFT |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
For This Bike
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, 68mm, Threaded Color: Green |
|---|---|
| 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: Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Microshift SB-R842 w/ Top Lever |
| Rims | Giant Alloy, Double-wall, 26" |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Alloy, [F] 20h [R] 28h |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, [F] 20h [R] 28h |
| Tires | Schwalbe CX pro, 26x1.35 |
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