2021 Giant

TCR Advanced 2

A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.

MSRPCA$2,699 (about $2,028)
Weight17.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesRim
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Insights
Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
TCR Advanced 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)

39 mph

TCR Advanced 2

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Giant TCR Advanced 2 review

Aug 2021 · Matthew Loveridge

One of the best rim-braked bikes you can buy

Highs
  • Racy, exciting ride

  • Full 105 groupset

  • Low weight

  • Tubeless-ready tyres and wheels

Lows
  • Prices have crept up

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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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road.cc
Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc 2021

Oct 2020 · Mat Brett

Exceptional all-round performance and well worth the money

Highs
  • Manoeuvrable

  • Lively

  • Strong all-round package

Lows
  • Partly external cables

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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 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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Bicycling
Giant’s Newest TCR Advanced Is Understated, Elegant, and Fast as Hell

Apr 2020

The ninth generation of this all-purpose road racing bike is lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic than its predecessor.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorCarbon

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano 105, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano 105

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11x34

Chain

KMC X11EL-1

Brakes

Shimano 105

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano 105

Wheels
Rims

Giant PR-2 wheelset

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

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