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2021 Giant

TCX, Advanced Pro 1

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and shimano grx 800 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,200
Weight0.0 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800
BrakesShimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
TCX, Advanced Pro 1
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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, Advanced Pro 1

35 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
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

Summary

The Giant TCX is celebrated for its lightweight carbon composite frameset, offering a 17.5% reduction in frame weight and maintaining torsional and lateral stiffness. It excels in cyclocross performance with quick and agile handling, improved seated comfort, and versatility enhanced by increased tyre clearance. Despite its race-ready performance, some reviews note a lack of comfort and limited gear range for extended climbs.

Pros
  • Lightweight carbon composite frameset

  • Quick and agile handling

  • Improved seated comfort

  • Versatility with increased tyre clearance

  • Excellent race-ready performance

Cons
  • Lacks some comfort

  • Limited gear range for extended climbs

  • Taller, level top tube may threaten painful dismount in technical terrain

Key Quotes
That’s a 200g drop compared to the previous iteration, and that’s before we even talk about the lighter fork…
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It 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.
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The forgiving and friendly nature of the Giant is hard to beat
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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 · 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.

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite, 12mm thru-axle, disc

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance45c

ColorCarbon

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL

Handlebar

Giant Contact SL

Saddle

Giant Fleet SL, composite base, SST rails, UniClip accessory mount

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Stratus Lite 3.0

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX-810

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano GRX RX-810, 40t

Shifters

Shimano GRX RX-810

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 11x34

Chain

KMC X11SL-1

Brakes

Shimano GRX RX810 hydraulic, (F:160mm, R:140mm)

TypeShimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX RX-810 hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

Giant SLR-2 42 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

Spokes

Giant SLR-2 WheelSystem, DBL technology

Front Hub

Giant SLR-2 Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle

Rear Hub

Giant SLR-2 Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle

Tires

Maxxis All-Terrene, tubeless, 700x33c

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