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TCR Advanced SL 1 Disc
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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$6,325| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
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.
Exceptional balance of stiffness and low weight
Sharp, responsive steering
Superb cornering capabilities
Versatile performance in sprinting and climbing
High value across the range
Basic wheels on some models
Forward saddle position may not suit all riders
Minor frame detailing issues
The Pro 0 corners exceptionally well, mostly due to frame stiffness.
Canadian Cycling MagazineThis bike dispels the myth that you shouldn’t buy carbon at a certain price point.
Cycling WeeklySmooth, supple and very fast, the TCR Advanced 2 will make anyone feel like a better rider.
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May 2019 · Warren Rossiter
It’s brilliant on value too: full Ultegra, quality carbon wheels set up tubeless, and a great chassis.. .
Fast, flickable, frugal and fantastic
Long, low, racy position won’t suit everyone, and needs a 160mm rotor up front on bigger sizes
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
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
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
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
| Frame | Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated seatpost BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Blue / Black/charcoal |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced SL-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Contact SLR Forward |
| Seatpost | Advanced SL-grade composite, integrated design Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 36/52 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 Hydraulic |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Di2, hydraulic disc, 140mm Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2, hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Giant SLR 1 DBL Disc WheelSystem; 30mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless, Full composite |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant SLR 1 DBL Disc WheelSystem; Dynamic Balanced Lacing, bladed stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant SLR 1 DBL Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, 12mm axles, [F] 16h [R] 21h |
| Rear Hub | Giant SLR 1 DBL Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, 12mm axles, [F] 16h [R] 21h |
| Tires | Giant Gavia 0 Tubeless, 700x25, Folding |
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