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2018 Giant

TCR Advanced SL Disc Frameset

A carbon frame race frameset.

Manufacturer Price

$2,600
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
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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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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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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced SL-grade composite, integrated seatpost

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatt Neon Green / Gloss Green

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

BB86 accepts press-fit style BB only, bearing set not included

Seatpost

Integrated, Giant Variant Composite

TypeRigid

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