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TCR Advanced 2
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
CA$2,249($1,619)| Weight | 18.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Rim |
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
- 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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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
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
Apr 2020 · Bobby Lea
The ninth generation of this all-purpose road racing bike is lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic than its predecessor.
Apr 2020 · Dan Cavallari
Giant's new TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc makes the case that the era of aero-only bikes is coming to an end. This all-rounder incorporates aero shaping into an astonishingly light and lithe ride.
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gunmetal Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact |
| Saddle | Giant Contact, Forward, UniClip Accessory Mount |
| Seatpost | Giant Variant, composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano 105, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x34, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Type: Shimano 105 Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant P-R2, Double Wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Race |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing |
| Tires | Giant Gavia Course AC 1, tubeless, 700x25, folding |
First added March 20
Last updated March 20
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