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TCX Advanced
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,550| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex 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 lightweight carbon composite frameset, offering a significant reduction in frame weight while maintaining stiffness and comfort. It excels in cyclocross performance with quick, agile handling and impressive acceleration, though some models may lack comfort and gear range for extended climbs. The bike's versatility is highlighted, capable of handling everything from singletrack to road riding, with some versions offering enhanced tyre clearance for gravel adventures.
Lightweight carbon composite frameset
Quick and agile handling
Versatile for cyclocross and gravel riding
Improved seated comfort with D-Fuse SLR seat post
Excellent value for the spec
Lacks some comfort for longer rides
Limited gear range for steep climbs
Heavy wheelset on some models reduces performance
That’s a 200g drop compared to the previous iteration, and that’s before we even talk about the lighter fork…
BikerumorIt lets me burn through singletrack and treat it almost like a hardtail mountain bike, but on the road, while I’m getting to the trails, apart from the hum of the tyres, I almost think that I’m riding a road bike.
Cycling TipsAn 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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Jan 2021 · Iain Treloar
Since 2009, the TCX cyclocross bike has been a mainstay of Giant’s range. It has found a great deal of success over the years in World Championships, the cobbled classics, the daily commute, and on the sales floor. Almost inadvertently, midway through last decade, the TCX added another string to its bow. Giant was conspicuously […]
Quick and agile, light weight, good value.
Lacks some comfort, dabbles in gravel category but lacks any of the usual mounts.
Jul 2020 · Jessie-May Morgan
The 2021 Giant TCX Advanced Pro Cyclocross racing bike is here, with full carbon frame and fork available at three price points.
Sep 2019 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
Custom VéloColour painted cyclocross machine for the national champion
Jan 2019 · Robin Wilmott
This TCX is comfortable, fast, precise and direct, with excellent race-ready performance. Buy if you want an out of the box racer with refined manners and high-class performance
Great package, cyclocross performance, tubeless setup
Maxxis tyres are a little too grippy in the dry
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.
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, 12mm thru-axle, disc Colors: Metallic Navy; Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer, 12mm thru-axle, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (neutral) |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM S-350-1, 40t |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130, 11x42 |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex 1x hydraulic Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Rims | Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset |
| Tires | Maxxis All-Terrene, 700x33, tubeless |
First added October 12
Last updated November 16
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