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TCR Advanced SL 2
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$4,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Power Meter | Giant Power Pro |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra 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"
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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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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
Sep 2020 · Warren Rossiter
A dream machine
Lightness
Stiffness
Responsive handling
Some may not like the exposed brake hoses
Aug 2020 · Peter Stuart
Giant’s historic flagship TCR race bike has had an aero and efficiency overhaul, and it's tough to beat
Aerodynamic
Rigid and all-around fast
Impressive weight for a disc-brake build
Versatility in tyre clearance
Nice integration of Giant components
Press-fit bottom bracket may frustrate some riders
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
Incredible fast
Fun and agile ride quality that'll have you sprinting everywhere
Great spec
Compact frame design is as superb as ever
Harsher than competitors
Jun 2020 · Mat Brett
Lightweight and stiff race bike – now with aero features – that puts in a superb all-round performance
Lightweight
Stiff
Aero features
Comfortable
It's £9,500
Understated looks don't reflect high-end performance
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 SL-Grade Composite, integrated seatpost BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Charcoal / 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| 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 Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| 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 |
First added October 8
Last updated November 16
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