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TCR Advanced, Disc 1
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and giant hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
CA$4,499($3,259)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | 105 Di2 |
| Brakes | Giant Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
- 5'10", size MD/LG, Just right
- 6'3", size LG, Just right
- 6'2", size LG, Just right
- 5'10", size M, Just right
- 5'10", size M-L, Just right
- 6'0", size MD/LG, Just right
- 6'0", size MD/LG, Fits small
- 5'5", size XS, Just right
- 5'5", size XS, Fits small
Summary
The Giant TCR is celebrated for its well-rounded ride quality, combining lightness, stiffness, and aerodynamic efficiency to create a competitive race bike. It offers a smooth yet responsive ride, with improvements in comfort and handling that cater to both climbing and descending. The inclusion of a power meter and high-quality wheelset in many builds adds value, though some note the bike's reach and front-end flex as minor drawbacks.
Well-rounded ride quality
Lightweight and stiff
Improved aerodynamics
Includes power meter in many builds
High-quality wheelset
Long reach for some riders
Front-end flex noted
Compatibility issues with hookless rims
Giant is clearly flexing its muscles pretty hard with its new TCR.
Cycling TipsThe ride quality is just superbly nuanced.
Cycling WeeklyThe Giant TCR Advanced SL makes it clear – it’s all about performance.
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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Jul 2024
The tenth-generation TCR Advanced Pro delivers excellent performance with a lower weight and improved aerodynamics.
Mar 2024 · Alvin Holbrook
We go out to Taiwan to ride the new Giant TCR Advanced SL road bike, which weighs little as 6.4 kg complete. See pricing, specs, and more.
Jun 2021 · Warren Rossiter
A special-edition purchase for online buyers
Gloriously performance-biased ride
Handling in spades
Great spec
Limited-edition means you’ll need to be quick
Jan 2021 · Dave Rome
There's a whole lot of value (and plenty to love) in this mid-tier racer.
Well-rounded attitude and ride quality, low weight, simple servicing, included power meter, wheelset quality, new Fleet saddle, a lot of bike for the money.
Reach (including stock stem) on the long side, some flex in front-centre of frame, compatibility issues of hookless rims, thru-axle handle rattles, press-fit bottom bracket (although Giant do theirs with great tolerances).
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 · Vern Pitt
We tested out the Ultegra equipped TCR Advanced Pro Disc 1, and held it in higher regard than the pricier TCR SL
Lighter than much of the competition
Great value wheelset
Excellent handling
External cable routing
Lack of aftermarket stems
Saddle may not be for everyone
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 32c Color: Cold Night |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Seatpost | Giant Variant, composite, -5/+15mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 2.0 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano 105, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm Type: Giant Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 Di2 |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Giant Course 1, tubeless, 700x25c (28mm), folding |
First added December 2
Last updated November 1
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