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2017 Giant

TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc

A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$8,250
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetRED AXS
BrakesSRAM RED Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
TCR Advanced SL 0 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 SL 0 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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BikeRadar
Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 review

May 2017 · Robin Wilmott

The speed, handling, ride quality and specification to enhance every rider’s ride. Buy if you want to go faster, and are ready to embrace tubeless wheels and tyres

Highs
  • Wonderful all-road ability, specification, price

Lows
  • We’d change the saddle, but that’s all

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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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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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Velo
Giant TCR Advanced SL 0

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

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VeloNews
Reviewed: Giant TCR Advanced SL 0

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.

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Cyclist
Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0 review

Dec 2015 · James Spender

A complete redesign for the Giant TCR Advanced Pro - the enduring racer that broke new ground.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated Seatpost

ColorNeon Orange

Fork

Advanced SL-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, 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 design

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Red E-Tap

Front Derailleur

SRAM Red E-Tap

Crank

SRAM Red, 36/52

Shifters

SRAM Red E-Tap

Cassette

SRAM Red 11x28, 11-speed

Chain

SRAM Red 22

Brakes

SRAM Red E-Tap, hydraulic disc, CLX 140mm Center Lock rotors

TypeSRAM RED Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Red E-Tap

Wheels
Rims

Giant SLR 0 Disc WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless compatible, Full-composite

Spokes

Giant SLR 0 Disc WheelSystem; Sapim CX-Ray stainless

Front Hub

Giant SLR 0 Disc WheelSystem; Star Ratchet driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h

Rear Hub

Giant SLR 0 Disc WheelSystem; Star Ratchet driver, [F] 12mm axle, 20h [R] 142x12mm, 24h

Tires

Giant Gavia SLR Tubeless, 700x25, Folding

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