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2025 Giant

TCR Advanced SL 1

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

CA$9,999($7,072)
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra Di2
Power MeterGiant Power Pro
BrakesShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
TCR Advanced SL 1
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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 SL 1

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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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Summary

The Giant TCR is celebrated for its lightweight, efficient, and aero design, making it a top choice for racing. It offers superb handling, comfort, and a responsive ride, though some note the integrated seatpost and narrow tyres as drawbacks. The bike excels in climbing and descending, with a frame that balances stiffness and compliance.

Pros
  • Lightweight and efficient design

  • Superb handling and balance

  • Excellent ride quality and comfort

  • Aero features reduce drag

  • Responsive and stiff frame

Cons
  • Integrated seatpost complicates adjustments and travel

  • Narrow tyres may limit comfort on rough surfaces

  • High price point for top specifications

Key Quotes
'The Giant TCR Advanced SL makes it clear – it’s all about performance.'
Gran Fondo Magazine logoGran Fondo Magazine
'The ride quality is superb.'
road.cc logoroad.cc
'Light, agile, super aero… pick two.'
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Bikerumor
First Ride: Giant Propel Advanced SL Might Just Replace the TCR

Mar 2026 · Jordan Villella

The Giant Propel is one of the top aero road bikes that we've ridden, and it just might give the Giant TCR a run for its place in the lineup.

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Escape Collective
Joy Rides: Francis Lim's hacked Giant TCR SL

Feb 2025 · Francis Lim

A bunch of home modifications made the already light TCR even lighter.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Mont Ventoux shootout – Giant TCR Advanced SL in review

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 […]

Highs
  • Excellent climbing performance

  • Precise handling

  • Exceptionally stiff wheels

Lows
  • Bulky stem doesn’t quite match the sleek look

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road.cc
Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0 AXS

Nov 2024

Excellent all-round race bike that balances efficiency with comfort

Highs
  • Light

  • Efficient

  • Very good value

Lows
  • Power meter needs replacing when the chainrings wear out

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Cyclist
Giant TCR Advanced Pro road bike review

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

Highs
  • Great handling

  • Stiffer and lighter

  • Now more aero

  • Spec includes a power meter

Lows
  • Tyres a little narrow

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Bicycling
Giant’s Latest TCR Advanced Improves on Its Proven Road Bike Legacy

Jul 2024

The tenth-generation TCR Advanced Pro delivers excellent performance with a lower weight and improved aerodynamics.

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced SL-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance33c

ColorBlue Dragonfly

Fork

Advanced SL-grade composite, full-composite D-shaped OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB71, press fit

Headset

N/A

Stem

Giant Contact SLR Aerolight, -10-degree

Handlebar

Giant Contact SLR, composite, 11-degree flare

Saddle

Giant Fleet SLR

Seatpost

Giant Integrated Seatpost, -5/+15mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Stratus Lite 2.0

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 36/52 with Giant Power Pro power meter

Power Meter

Shimano Ultegra, 36/52 with Giant Power Pro power meter

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2, 2x12

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11x34

Chain

Shimano Ultegra, CN-M8100

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra hydraulic<br>Shimano RT-CL800 rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

TypeShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Wheels
Rims

Giant SLR 0 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, [F] 40mm, [R] 40mm

Spokes

Giant Aero Carbon Spoke

Front Hub

[F] Giant Low Friction Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle [R] Giant Low Friction Hub, 40t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle

Rear Hub

[F] Giant Low Friction Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle [R] Giant Low Friction Hub, 40t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle

Tires

CADEX Race GC, tubeless, 700x28c (28mm), 120 TPI, folding

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