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TCR Advanced SL Disc Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
£2,899($3,900)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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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.
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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.
May 2021 · Warren Rossiter
Handles with exquisite poise, a bike that's brutally quick to accelerate with a dream-machine specification
Light, stiff, responsive – the new TCR has it all
Some may not like the exposed brake hoses
I’d prefer 28mm tyres
Dec 2020 · Matthew Pioro
A three-way battle between lightness, stiffness and aerodynamics produces a finely balanced machine
Aug 2020 · Peter Stuart
Giant’s historic flagship TCR race bike has had an aero and efficiency overhaul, and it's tough to beat
Aerodynamic
Rigid and all-around fast
Impressive weight for a disc-brake build
Versatility in tyre clearance
Nice integration of Giant components
Press-fit bottom bracket may frustrate some riders
Jun 2020 · Rupert Radley
The Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc is an absolute speed machine and offers a thrilling ride but it's less comfortable than its top end competitors
Incredible fast
Fun and agile ride quality that'll have you sprinting everywhere
Great spec
Compact frame design is as superb as ever
Harsher than competitors
Jun 2020 · Mat Brett
Lightweight and stiff race bike – now with aero features – that puts in a superb all-round performance
Lightweight
Stiff
Aero features
Comfortable
It's £9,500
Understated looks don't reflect high-end performance
| Frame | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, integrated seatpost, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 32c Color: Raw Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | BB86 accepts press fit style BB only, bearing set not included |
| Seatpost | Advanced SL-Grade composite, integrated design, -5/+15mm offset Type: Rigid |
First added November 6
Last updated June 7
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