2017 Giant

TCR Advanced SL 1

A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,950
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetDura-Ace
BrakesRim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
TCR Advanced SL 1
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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 1

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
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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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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road.cc
Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0

Jan 2016 · Mat Brett

An exceptionally good race bike that combines stiffness and light weight, and a really strong spec

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Designer Erik Klemm discusses the 2016 Giant TCR Advanced SL 0

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.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated Seatpost

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorComposite / Neon Orange/white

Fork

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

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, 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

Shimano Dura-Ace

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace

Crank

Shimano Dura-Ace, 36/52

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace 11x28, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano HG 900

Brakes

Shimano Dura-Ace

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura-Ace

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Giant SLR 1 DBL WheelSystem; stainless steel

Front Hub

Giant SLR 1 DBL WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 16h [R] 21h

Rear Hub

Giant SLR 1 DBL WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 16h [R] 21h

Tires

Giant Gavia SLR Tubeless, 700x25, Folding

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