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2022 Giant

TCX, Advanced Pro 2

A carbon frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and giant hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,950
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesGiant Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
TCX, Advanced Pro 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, Advanced Pro 2

35 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'5" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 5'11"

MD/LG

5'10" – 6'2"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'11", size MD/LG, Just right
Reviews

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.

Pros
  • Lightweight carbon composite frameset

  • Responsive acceleration

  • Versatile for cyclocross and gravel

  • Compliant frame and seatpost

  • Precise handling

Cons
  • Lacks some comfort

  • Limited gear range for extended back-country climbs

  • Dull tyres lack mud grip

Key Quotes
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 TCX felt nimble and stiff uphill, so I was surprised at its weight.
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For 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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BikeRadar
Giant TCX Advanced Pro 2 long-term review

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

Highs
  • Balanced handling

  • Racy geometry

  • Responsive acceleration

  • Compliant frame and seatpost

Lows
  • Dull tyres lack mud grip

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance45c

ColorAmber Glow

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 Approach

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse SL, composite, 16mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

no pedal [GA, Pan-Eu] platform pedal [GU, GV, GJ] pedal w/toeclip and strap [All other GSC]

Grips

Stratus Lite 3.0

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX-812

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano GRX RX-600, 40t XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

Shifters

Shimano GRX RX-600, 1x11

Cassette

Shimano CS-M7000, 11-speed, 11x40

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano GRX RX-400 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

TypeGiant Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX RX-600 hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset

Spokes

Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset

Front Hub

Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset

Rear Hub

Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset

Tires

Maxxis All-Terrene, 700x33c, tubeless

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