2020 Giant

TCR Advanced SL 2

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.

MSRP$4,500
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra, Giant
Power MeterGiant Power Pro
BrakesRim
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

TCR Advanced SL 2

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'9" – 6'2"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Velo
Road bike of the year: Giant TCR Advanced SL 0

Dec 2020 · Dan Cavallari

Impressive specs abound, but this one wins for a simpler reason.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Review: Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0 Disc

Dec 2020 · Matthew Pioro

A three-way battle between lightness, stiffness and aerodynamics produces a finely balanced machine

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Road Bike Action
BIKE TEST: 2021 GIANT TCR ADVANCED PRO SL 0 DISC

Nov 2020 · Vicky

NINE GENERATIONS LATER

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BikeRadar
Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc review

Sep 2020 · Warren Rossiter

A dream machine

Highs
  • Lightness

  • Stiffness

  • Responsive handling

Lows
  • Some may not like the exposed brake hoses

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Cyclist
Giant TCR Advanced SL 2021 review

Aug 2020 · Peter Stuart

Giant’s historic flagship TCR race bike has had an aero and efficiency overhaul, and it's tough to beat

Highs
  • Aerodynamic

  • Rigid and all-around fast

  • Impressive weight for a disc-brake build

  • Versatility in tyre clearance

  • Nice integration of Giant components

Lows
  • Press-fit bottom bracket may frustrate some riders

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Cycling Weekly
Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc

Jun 2020 · Rupert Radley

The Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc is an absolute speed machine and offers a thrilling ride but it's less comfortable than its top end competitors

Highs
  • Incredible fast

  • Fun and agile ride quality that'll have you sprinting everywhere

  • Great spec

  • Compact frame design is as superb as ever

Lows
  • Harsher than competitors

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road.cc
Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc 2021

Jun 2020 · Mat Brett

Lightweight and stiff race bike – now with aero features – that puts in a superb all-round performance

Highs
  • Lightweight

  • Stiff

  • Aero features

  • Comfortable

Lows
  • It's £9,500

  • Understated looks don't reflect high-end performance

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Cycling News
Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 review

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

Highs
  • Weight (sub 7kg, size large)

  • It holds speed over flat and rolling ground well

  • Power transfer is similar to a dedicated aero bike

Lows
  • 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

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced SL-Grade Composite, integrated seatpost

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsCharcoal / Chrome Blue; Gloss Chameleon Mars / Matte Black

Fork

Advanced SL-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL

Handlebar

Giant Contact SL

Saddle

Giant Contact SL (forward)

Seatpost

integrated design

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 36/52with Giant Power Pro power meter

Power Meter

Shimano Ultegra, 36/52with Giant Power Pro power meter

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 11x30

Chain

KMC X11SL-1

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra

Wheels
Rims

Giant SLR-1 Composite WheelSystem (F:42mm, R:42mm)

Spokes

Giant SLR-1 WheelSystem

Front Hub

Giant SLR-1 WheelSystem

Rear Hub

Giant SLR-1 WheelSystem

Tires

CADEX Race 25, tubeless, 700x25, folding

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