2020 Giant

TCX SLR 2

An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

CA$1,899($1,427)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex, FSA
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
TCX SLR 2
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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)

31 mph

TCX SLR 2

35 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

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'11", size MD/LG, Just right
Reviews
Cycling Tips
2021 Giant TCX Advanced Pro review: CX meets gravel? - CyclingTips

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 […]

Highs
  • Quick and agile, light weight, good value.

Lows
  • Lacks some comfort, dabbles in gravel category but lacks any of the usual mounts.

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Bikerumor
2021 Giant TCX Advanced Pro carbon cyclocross bike sheds grams, now 850g

Jul 2020

The 2021 Giant TCX Advanced Pro Cyclocross racing bike is here, with full carbon frame and fork available at three price points.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Watch: Michael van den Ham's Giant TCX Advanced gets built up

Sep 2019 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

Custom VéloColour painted cyclocross machine for the national champion

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BikeRadar
Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2 review

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

Highs
  • Great package, cyclocross performance, tubeless setup

Lows
  • Maxxis tyres are a little too grippy in the dry

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Giant TCX Advanced SX Review

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.

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Cyclist
Giant TCX Advanced SX review

Dec 2017 · Marc Abbott

A solid carbon-framed off-road performer but if you want speed we'd suggest a change of wheels

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Velo
Giant TCX Advanced Pro 1

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.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum with hidden rack mounts, disc

ColorMetallic Navy

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer, 12mm thru-axle, disc

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

FSA, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact

Handlebar

Giant Connect

Saddle

Giant Contact, Neutral, UniClip Accessory Mount

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse, composite

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex 1

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

FSA Omega, 40t

Shifters

SRAM Apex 1

Cassette

SRAM PG1130, 11x42, 11-Speed

Chain

SRAM PC1110

Brakes

Giant Conduct Hydraulic Disc, 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Apex 1

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-X2, Double Wall, Disc

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

Giant Tracker Sport, [F] 12mm [R] 12x142mm, 32h

Rear Hub

Giant Tracker Sport, [F] 12mm [R] 12x142mm, 32h

Tires

Maxxis All-Terrane Tubeless, 700x33, 60 TPI, EXO

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