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TCX Advanced Pro Frameset
A carbon frame cyclocross frameset.
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
Summary
The Giant TCX is celebrated for its lightweight carbon composite frameset, offering a significant reduction in weight while maintaining stiffness and agility. Its cyclocross-specific design, including a compliant D-Fuse SLR seat post and versatile tire clearance, makes it quick and responsive on varied terrains. However, it trades some comfort for its race-ready performance and lacks certain gravel-specific features like additional mounts.
Lightweight carbon composite frameset
Quick and agile handling
Versatile for cyclocross and gravel
Compliant frame and seatpost
Improved front-end stiffness
Lacks some comfort
Dabbles in gravel category but lacks mounts
Limited gear range for extended climbs
Taller, level top tube may threaten painful dismounts
That’s a 200g drop compared to the previous iteration, and that’s before we even talk about the lighter fork…
BikerumorIt 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.
Cycling TipsThe TCX felt nimble and stiff uphill, so I was surprised at its weight.
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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
Balanced handling
Racy geometry
Responsive acceleration
Compliant frame and seatpost
Dull tyres lack mud grip
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 […]
Quick and agile, light weight, good value.
Lacks some comfort, dabbles in gravel category but lacks any of the usual mounts.
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.
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, 12mm thru-axle, disc Tire Clearance: 45c Color: Carbon / Pyrite Brown |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, Press Fit |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset Type: Rigid |
First added September 2
Last updated May 30