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TCX SLR 2
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and giant hydraulic disc brakes.
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$1,430| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Giant Hydraulic Disc |
5'3" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Giant TCX is celebrated for its cyclocross prowess, offering a blend of comfort, speed, and precision that appeals to both competitive racers and adventure seekers. Its advanced composite carbon frame and thoughtful geometry provide outstanding stiffness and compliance, making it versatile across various terrains. However, some models are noted for their heavy wheelsets and lower spec groupsets, which may detract from their performance pedigree.
Outstanding stiffness and compliance from advanced grade composite carbon frame
Comfortable for longer rides with larger rear frame triangle
Excellent control and comfort from flared drops handlebars
Versatile and suitable for less experienced off-road riders
Great poise and weight distribution
Heavy wheelset reduces performance pedigree
Lower spec groupset compared to rivals in its price bracket
No concession to luggage mounting or mudguards
Maxxis tyres are a little too grippy in the dry
Giant says the SX was ‘born from the fast and furious world of competitive cyclocross and recalibrated for longer rides’.
CyclistThis TCX is comfortable, fast, precise and direct, with excellent race-ready performance
BikeRadarAn irrefutably decent all-rounder, the Giant TCX Advanced SX brings great geometry and a functional, well-built spec to the gravel tracks, tarmac and trails.
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Sep 2019 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
Custom VéloColour painted cyclocross machine for the national champion
Jan 2019 · Robin Wilmott
This TCX is comfortable, fast, precise and direct, with excellent race-ready performance. Buy if you want an out of the box racer with refined manners and high-class performance
Great package, cyclocross performance, tubeless setup
Maxxis tyres are a little too grippy in the dry
May 2018 · Andreas Maschke
Giant’s tamer, gravel version of their well-known cyclocross bike goes by the name of the Giant TCX Advanced SX with a reworked spec and wholly decent price tag. We’ve had this bike on test to see how much fire they’ve added to the concept.
Dec 2017 · Marc Abbott
A solid carbon-framed off-road performer but if you want speed we'd suggest a change of wheels
Sep 2017
Giant's TCX Advanced Pro 1 has nimble handling, rock-solid stiffness, and a price that is fair for a top-of-the-line race rig.
Dec 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur
A highly competent aluminium disc brake cyclo-cross bike with a lot going for it – aside, maybe, from the paint job
May 2015
Giant’s TCX cyclocross range includes five models, from the entry-level SLR 2 (RRP $1,900) up to the Advanced Pro 0 ($6,699). Over the past few months CyclingTips founder and publisher Wade Wallace has been putting the Giant TCX Advanced Pro 0 through its paces. He wrote the following review. The TCX Advanced Pro 0
| Frame | ALUXX SLR-grade aluminum with hidden rack mounts Color: Matte Black / Neon Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N / A |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA, Press fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact Neutral |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | FSA Omega, 36/46 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 11x32, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Giant Conduct, hydraulic disc, 140mm Type: Giant Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant SX-2 Disc, Tubeless |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Leader, 14g |
| Front Hub | Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 12mm axles, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 12mm axles, 28h |
| Tires | Schwalbe Super Swan, 700x35 |
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Last updated September 2
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