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A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.
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$5,950| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Rim |
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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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.
Agile and responsive ride
Comfortable and smooth handling
Excellent value for money
Stiff and efficient frame
Well-considered geometry
Wheels and tires may need upgrading
Some models lack aero features
Comfort can be secondary to stiffness
The Pro 0 corners exceptionally well, mostly due to frame stiffness.
This bike dispels the myth that you shouldn’t buy carbon at a certain price point.
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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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
Agile ride
Comfortable
Price
Spec
Tubeless
Wheels feel a bit basic

Oct 2017 · Simon Withers
A fast-handling and versatile machine for the speed merchant and distance rider. Buy if you want the best bike possible for the price
Low weight, top-notch kit and a fast-handling all-round ride that’s up there with the best of them
The aero seatpost isn’t as comfortable as some but it’s marginal

Jul 2017 · Cyclist magazine
A look at the finance deal presently available, in association with Giant
Well designed and engineered frame
The wheels are more serviceable than noteworthy

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…

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

Dec 2016 · Mat Brett
Exceptional speed-focused road bike that offers efficiency, precise handling and the reliability of Shimano's hydro disc brake
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

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.
| Frame | Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated Seatpost BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Composite / 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| 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 Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| 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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Last updated July 8
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