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TCR Advanced 2
A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
£1,999($2,690)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Rim |
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 lightweight, efficient, and well-rounded race performance, offering a blend of speed, comfort, and handling that appeals to competitive riders. Its latest iterations feature improved aerodynamics, increased tyre clearance, and the inclusion of a power meter, making it a formidable choice in the race category. While it excels in many areas, some riders note the reach can be long, and the integrated seatpost may limit adjustability.
Lightweight and efficient design
Improved aerodynamics and tyre clearance
Inclusion of a power meter
Superb handling and ride quality
High value for performance
Long reach may not suit all riders
Integrated seatpost limits adjustability
Some flex in the frame noted
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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Feb 2025 · Francis Lim
A bunch of home modifications made the already light TCR even lighter.
Dec 2024 · Jan Richter
Lighter than allowed by UCI regulations! Despite its 40 mm deep-section aero wheels and disc brakes, the Giant TCR Advanced SL weighs in at just 6.5 kg. Moreover, according to Giant, the TCR Advanced SL was developed following a holistic aero approach, which, together with the low system weight and exceptional efficiency, makes it the […]
Excellent climbing performance
Precise handling
Exceptionally stiff wheels
Bulky stem doesn’t quite match the sleek look
Oct 2024 · James Spender
They say you’re never more than six feet away from a Giant employee in Taiwan. Certainly, when I visited a
Great handling
Stiffer and lighter
Now more aero
Spec includes a power meter
Tyres a little narrow
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.
Mar 2023 · Stu Kerton
Beautifully simple, classic looking race bike with great performance and ride quality
A quality ride feel
Exposed seatpost aids comfort
Capable race machine
Tyres aren't that responsive
Handlebar grip feels narrow
Aug 2021 · Simon Bromley
A fantastic all-round road bike that delivers in almost every area, but the hookless rims aren't for this tyre obsessive
Solid all-round spec for the price
32mm tyre clearance
Lively ride quality and confident handling
Hookless rims and 1¼in steerer limit aftermarket upgrade options
Apr 2021 · Simon Smythe
The legendary Giant TCR is in its fourth decade and is showing no signs of slowing down – it just keeps getting faster, as this latest aero-ised version demonstrates
Light
Lovely handling
Power meter
Fast wheels
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 28c Color: Charcoal |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Saddle | Giant Approach |
| Seatpost | Giant Variant, composite, -5/+15mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 2.0 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano 105, 36/52 S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 2x11 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11x30 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Type: Shimano 105 Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant P-R2 wheelset, alloy |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | Giant alloy, QR |
| Rear Hub | Giant alloy, QR |
| Tires | Giant AC 1, tubeless, 700x25c (28mm), folding |
First added October 7
Last updated April 6
Not listed for 419 days