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TCX Advanced Pro 1
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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$4,200| Reported Weight | 18.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Force |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
Summary
The Giant TCX is celebrated for its cyclocross performance, offering a blend of comfort, speed, and precision. Its advanced composite carbon frame provides outstanding stiffness and compliance, making it suitable for competitive racing and longer rides. However, some models are noted for their heavy wheelset and lower spec groupset compared to rivals.
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
Limited seatpost compatibility
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
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.
Oct 2016 · Russell Eich
Fast and smooth cyclocross race rig with some interesting component choices. Buy if you're aiming to win some cyclocross races
Light, stiff and smooth carbon frame, Ultegra Di2 shifting, hydraulic disc brakes
Odd front brake hose routing, 140mm front rotor, 1 1/4in stem, difficult tubeless conversion
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, 12mm axle, flat mount Color: Rainbow Black / Vibrant Blue / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced -Grade composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Shock | N / A |
| Bottom Bracket | GXP |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SL (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SL, composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force CX1 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Force CX 1, 40 |
| Shifters | SRAM Force CX1 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1170, 11x36 |
| Chain | SRAM PC1170 |
| Brakes | SRAM Force CX1, hydraulic Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force CX1 |
| Rims | Giant CXR-1 WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant CXR-1 WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant CXR-1 WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant CXR-1 WheelSystem |
| Tires | Maxxis All-Terrene, 700x33, 120 tpi, folding tubeless tires |
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Last updated April 15
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