TCR Advanced 2
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
MSRP | CA$2,699 (about $2,028) |
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Weight | 17.9 lbs |
Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
Groupset | 105 |
Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Aug 2021 · Matthew Loveridge
One of the best rim-braked bikes you can buy
Racy, exciting ride
Full 105 groupset
Low weight
Tubeless-ready tyres and wheels
Prices have crept up
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
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 · 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
The ninth generation of this all-purpose road racing bike is lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic than its predecessor.
Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Carbon |
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Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, OverDrive steerer |
Shock | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
Stem | Giant Contact |
Handlebar | Giant Contact |
Saddle | Giant Approach |
Seatpost | Giant Variant, composite Type: Rigid |
Pedals | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
Crank | Shimano 105, 34/50 |
Shifters | Shimano 105 |
Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x34 |
Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
Brakes | Shimano 105 Type: Rim |
Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
Rims | Giant PR-2 wheelset |
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Spokes | Giant PR-2 wheelset |
Front Hub | Giant PR-2 wheelset |
Rear Hub | Giant PR-2 wheelset |
Tires | Giant Gavia AC 1, tubeless, 700x28mm (25c), folding |
Last updated April 10
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