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TCR Advanced SL Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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.
Lightweight and efficient design
Superb handling and balance
Excellent ride quality and comfort
Aero features reduce drag
Responsive and stiff frame
Integrated seatpost complicates adjustments and travel
Narrow tyres may limit comfort on rough surfaces
High price point for top specifications
'The Giant TCR Advanced SL makes it clear – it’s all about performance.'
Gran Fondo Magazine'The ride quality is superb.'
road.cc'Light, agile, super aero… pick two.'
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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.
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
Nov 2024
Excellent all-round race bike that balances efficiency with comfort
Light
Efficient
Very good value
Power meter needs replacing when the chainrings wear out
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 · Warren Rossiter
Is the new TCR a perfect 10?
Fast
Forgiving
Lightweight
Handling beyond reproach
Doesn t come cheap in sl 0 specification
Isp is divisive
So is press fit bb
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.
| Frame | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost Tire Clearance: 33c Colors: Opal; Raw Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Aero Steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, Disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | N/A |
| Headset | N/A |
| Stem | N/A |
| Handlebar | N/A |
| Saddle | N/A |
| Seatpost | ISP Clamps: Standard and Long version Offset -5/+15mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | N/A |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | N/A |
| Shifters | N/A |
| Cassette | N/A |
| Chain | N/A |
| Brakes | N/A |
| Brake Levers | N/A |
| Spokes | N/A |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | N/A |
| Rear Hub | N/A |
| Tires | N/A |
First added March 6
Last updated May 30