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TCX, Advanced Pro 1
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,200| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
Summary
The Giant TCX is celebrated for its lightweight carbon frame, responsive acceleration, and versatility across cyclocross and gravel terrains. Reviews highlight its balanced handling, racy geometry, and the compliance offered by the D-Fuse seatpost, though some note a lack of comfort and limited gear range for steep climbs. It's frequently compared to the Specialized Crux and Canyon Inflite SL for its performance in tight cyclocross courses.
Lightweight carbon composite frameset
Responsive acceleration
Versatile for cyclocross and gravel
Compliant frame and seatpost
Precise handling
Lacks some comfort
Limited gear range for extended back-country climbs
Dull tyres lack mud grip
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.
Cycling TipsThe TCX felt nimble and stiff uphill, so I was surprised at its weight.
BikeRadarFor some people – like Wade – the TCX is a perfect match for the majority of their riding, offering speed, snappy responsiveness, and the ability to ‘underbike’ their way to an adventure.
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Dec 2023 · Jack Evans
Initial impressions suggest the Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2 will be perfect for winter cyclocross and, after spec changes, fast, summer gravel riding
Balanced handling
Racy geometry
Responsive acceleration
Compliant frame and seatpost
Dull tyres lack mud grip
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
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, 12mm thru-axle, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 45c Color: Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XS:70mm, S:80mm, M:90mm, M/L:100mm, L:100mm, XL:110mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Saddle | Giant Fleet SL |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | no pedal [GA, Pan-Eu] platform pedal [GU, GV, GJ] pedal w/toeclip and strap [All other GSC] |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 3.0 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX-810 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano GRX RX-810, 40t XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX RX-810, 1x11 |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X11SL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX RX-810 hydraulic, Shimano SM-RT800 rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX-810 hydraulic |
| Rims | Giant SLR 2 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant SLR 2 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant SLR 2 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant SLR 2 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Tires | Maxxis All-Terrene, 700x33c, tubeless |
First added July 30
Last updated July 12
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