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2017 Giant

TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano xt hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,700
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra, Ultegra Di2
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'0", size MD/LG, Just right
  • 5'9", size MD, Just right
  • 5'11", size Md, Fits small
Reviews

Summary

The Giant TCR road-youth bike is consistently praised for its agility, comfort, and value, offering a responsive ride suitable for racing and long distances. Its frame stiffness and handling are frequently highlighted, alongside its competitive pricing and solid spec. However, some reviews note the wheels and tires as areas for potential upgrade.

Pros
  • Agile and responsive ride

  • Comfortable and smooth handling

  • Excellent value for money

  • Stiff and efficient frame

  • Well-considered geometry

Cons
  • Wheels and tires may need upgrading

  • Some models lack aero features

  • Comfort can be secondary to stiffness

Key Quotes
The Pro 0 corners exceptionally well, mostly due to frame stiffness.
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
This bike dispels the myth that you shouldn’t buy carbon at a certain price point.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
The Giant TCR Advanced 1 is an agile and efficient bike that would be at home equally in a sportive or a local road race.
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Cycling Weekly
Giant TCR Advanced 1

Dec 2018 · Symon Lewis

Giant is known for producing amazing bikes and the Giant TCR Advanced 1 is no exception – what a machine for such great value

Highs
  • Agile ride

  • Comfortable

  • Price

  • Spec

  • Tubeless

Lows
  • Wheels feel a bit basic

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Cyclist
Giant TCR Advanced 1 review

Jul 2017 · Cyclist magazine

A look at the finance deal presently available, in association with Giant

Highs
  • Well designed and engineered frame

Lows
  • The wheels are more serviceable than noteworthy

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc Review

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…

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VeloNews
Buyer's Guide 2017: Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc

May 2017 · William Tracy

My expectations for Giant’s TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc were based largely off the non-disc version I tested last year, and most of those expectations were

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BikeRadar
Giant TCR Advanced 1 Disc review

Mar 2017 · Warren Rossiter

One of 2017’s best value race machines. Buy if you want a precision race tool and enjoy a long, low aggressive ride position

Highs
  • Fast handling, aggressive and fluid speedster

Lows
  • The long, low position won’t suit everyone

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
My bike Monday: Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0

Jan 2017 · Matthew Pioro

A top racer refined

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road.cc
Giant TCR Advanced 2 Disc

Dec 2016 · Mat Brett

Exceptional speed-focused road bike that offers efficiency, precise handling and the reliability of Shimano's hydro disc brake

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Cycling Tips
Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc review

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

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-grade composite

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorComposite / Neon Orange

Fork

Advanced-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL, OverDrive 2

Handlebar

Giant Contact SL, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact SL Forward, SST tubular rails

Seatpost

Giant Variant, Composite

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 36/52

Shifters

Shimano RS785

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11 SL

Brakes

Shimano RS805, hydraulic disc, RT81 Ice-Tech 140mm Centerlock rotors

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano RS785

Wheels
Rims

Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless compatible, Full-composite

Spokes

Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Sapim Race stainless

Front Hub

Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h

Rear Hub

Giant SLR 1 Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h

Tires

Giant Gavia SLR Tubeless, 700x25, Folding

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