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TCR Advanced 1
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
£1,899($2,555)| Weight | 17.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
5'3" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'10" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
- 6'0", size MD/LG, Just right
- 5'9", size MD, Just right
- 5'11", size Md, Fits small
Summary
The Giant TCR is celebrated for its exceptional handling, efficiency, and climbing prowess, making it a standout in the race bike category. It combines lightweight construction with aerodynamic improvements, offering a ride that's both stiff and surprisingly comfortable. While it excels in performance and value, some riders may find its aggressive geometry and certain design choices less appealing.
Exceptional handling and agility
Lightweight and aerodynamic design
Efficient power transfer and climbing ability
Comfortable ride quality for a race bike
Good value for money across various price points
Aggressive geometry may not suit all riders
Some design choices like external cable routing and integrated seatpost limit adjustability
Stock tires and certain components may require upgrades
"The performance of this bike is worth the stack. It’s impressive that this bike – with Giant’s second-tier composite formula used in the frame – is on par, and even better, than some top-end models from other companies that cost more than twice the price."
Canadian Cycling Magazine"Ultimately it’s a fantastic bike."
Cycling Weekly"The TCR is easily one of the best climbing bikes available."
Cycling News"It’s fast, fun, and sleek, and while I wouldn’t recommend this bike to everyone given the ultra-responsive handling, it’s an ideal race bike — for climbers especially."
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Jun 2021 · Warren Rossiter
A special-edition purchase for online buyers
Gloriously performance-biased ride
Handling in spades
Great spec
Limited-edition means you’ll need to be quick
Jan 2021 · Dave Rome
There's a whole lot of value (and plenty to love) in this mid-tier racer.
Well-rounded attitude and ride quality, low weight, simple servicing, included power meter, wheelset quality, new Fleet saddle, a lot of bike for the money.
Reach (including stock stem) on the long side, some flex in front-centre of frame, compatibility issues of hookless rims, thru-axle handle rattles, press-fit bottom bracket (although Giant do theirs with great tolerances).
Dec 2020 · Dan Cavallari
Impressive specs abound, but this one wins for a simpler reason.
Dec 2020 · Matthew Pioro
A three-way battle between lightness, stiffness and aerodynamics produces a finely balanced machine
Oct 2020 · Mat Brett
Exceptional all-round performance and well worth the money
Manoeuvrable
Lively
Strong all-round package
Partly external cables
Aug 2020 · Vern Pitt
We tested out the Ultegra equipped TCR Advanced Pro Disc 1, and held it in higher regard than the pricier TCR SL
Lighter than much of the competition
Great value wheelset
Excellent handling
External cable routing
Lack of aftermarket stems
Saddle may not be for everyone
Jun 2020 · Josh Croxton
The latest race bike from Giant claims to offer class-leading aerodynamics, weight and stiffness. We take a look at how that translates to real-world riding
Weight (sub 7kg, size large)
It holds speed over flat and rolling ground well
Power transfer is similar to a dedicated aero bike
Handling confidence takes time to build
The integrated seatpost makes flying with the TCR difficult, but not impossible
No Shimano builds available at Advanced SL level
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss White / Reflective Black Decal |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, Aluminium steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (forward) |
| Seatpost | Giant Variant, composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 36/52 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x30 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | Giant PR-2 wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant PR-2 wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant PR-2 wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Giant PR-2 wheelset |
| Tires | Giant Gavia AC 1, tubeless, 700x25, folding |
First added March 20
Last updated March 20
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