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2023 Giant

TCX Advanced Pro Frameset

A carbon frame cyclocross frameset.

Manufacturer Price

£1,799($2,420)
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
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Sizing
XS

5'2" – 5'7"

SM

5'5" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 5'11"

MD/LG

5'10" – 6'2"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

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Summary

The Giant TCX is celebrated for its lightweight carbon composite frameset, offering a 17.5% reduction in frame weight and a lighter fork, without sacrificing stiffness or ride quality. It excels in cyclocross with its quick and agile handling, responsive acceleration, and improved seated comfort, though it may lack some comfort for longer rides. The bike's versatility is enhanced by its ability to handle both cyclocross and gravel, despite some limitations in gear range and comfort for extended back-country climbs.

Pros
  • Lightweight carbon composite frameset

  • Quick and agile handling

  • Responsive acceleration

  • Improved seated comfort

  • Versatile for cyclocross and gravel

Cons
  • Lacks some comfort for longer rides

  • Limited gear range for extended back-country climbs

  • Dull tyres lack mud grip

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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 TCX felt nimble and stiff uphill, so I was surprised at its weight.
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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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Geometry
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Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

Tire Clearance45c

ColorAirglow

Fork

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

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset

TypeRigid

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