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2018 Giant

TCR Advanced Pro 1

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

$3,215
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesShimano Ultegra Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
TCR Advanced Pro 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 Pro 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

Summary

The Giant TCR is celebrated for its exceptional balance of stiffness and low weight, offering sharp, responsive steering and superb cornering capabilities. It's a versatile race bike that excels in both sprinting and climbing, with a comfortable ride quality that doesn't compromise on performance. While some models may have minor drawbacks like basic wheels or a forward saddle position, the TCR consistently delivers high value and performance across its range.

Pros
  • Exceptional balance of stiffness and low weight

  • Sharp, responsive steering

  • Superb cornering capabilities

  • Versatile performance in sprinting and climbing

  • High value across the range

Cons
  • Basic wheels on some models

  • Forward saddle position may not suit all riders

  • Minor frame detailing issues

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
Smooth, supple and very fast, the TCR Advanced 2 will make anyone feel like a better rider.
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BikeRadar
Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc review

May 2019 · Warren Rossiter

It’s brilliant on value too: full Ultegra, quality carbon wheels set up tubeless, and a great chassis.. .

Highs
  • Fast, flickable, frugal and fantastic

Lows
  • Long, low, racy position won’t suit everyone, and needs a 160mm rotor up front on bigger sizes

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

Jan 2017 · Matthew Pioro

A top racer refined

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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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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-grade composite

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorCarbon Smoke / Neon Red/charcoal

Fork

Advanced-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL

Handlebar

Giant Contact SL, 31.8mm

Saddle

Contact SL Forward

Seatpost

Giant Variant composite

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 36/52

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra 11x30, 11-Speed

Chain

KMC X11EL-1

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra

TypeShimano Ultegra Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Giant SLR 1 DBL WheelSystem; Dynamic Balanced Lacing, bladed stainless

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

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

Tires

Giant Gavia 1 Tubeless, 700x25, Folding

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