2025 Giant

TCR Advanced 2

A carbon frame race bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

€2,799($3,075)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

TCR Advanced 2

40 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'9" – 6'2"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Cyclist
Giant Propel vs TCR vs Defy: The best Giant road bike in 2024

Jun 2024 · Paul Norman

Giant’s three road bike ranges cover the whole spectrum of road riding. The TCR is the classic lightweight race bike

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BikeRadar
Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Dura-Ace Di2 review

Mar 2024 · Warren Rossiter

Is the new TCR a perfect 10?

Highs
  • Fast

  • Forgiving

  • Lightweight

  • Handling beyond reproach

Lows
  • Doesn t come cheap in sl 0 specification

  • Isp is divisive

  • So is press fit bb

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Velo
First Ride: The New Giant TCR Advanced SL Is a Love Letter to Taiwan Road Cycling

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.

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road.cc
Giant TCR Advanced 2

Mar 2023 · Stu Kerton

Beautifully simple, classic looking race bike with great performance and ride quality

Highs
  • A quality ride feel

  • Exposed seatpost aids comfort

  • Capable race machine

Lows
  • Tyres aren't that responsive

  • Handlebar grip feels narrow

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite 12x142mm thru-axle, Disc

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance33c

ColorCarbon

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, Disc

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, PressFit 71

Stem

Giant Contact Aerolight

Handlebar

Giant Contact

Saddle

Giant Approach 7mm Steel Rail, with UniClip / ParticleFlow technology

Seatpost

Giant Variant, composite, -5/+15mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED

Grips

Giant Stratus Lite 2.0 with gel

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano 105, 36/52

Shifters

Shimano 105 2x12

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11x34

Chain

KMC X12L-1

Brakes

Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, MPH 160/140mm rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano 105 hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, alloy, 22mm inner width

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

Rear Hub

Giant alloy, 12mm thru-axle

Tires

Giant Gavia COURSE 1 Tubeless, 700x25C(28mm effective), 60 TPI, Folding

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