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TCR Advanced SL 0
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace hydraulic disc brakes.
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$13,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Power Meter | Red AXS |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'7"
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 aerodynamic design, making it a top contender in the race bike category. It offers a smooth ride quality, sharp handling, and impressive climbing and descending capabilities. While it excels in performance, the integrated seatpost and high price point are noted drawbacks.
Lightweight
Efficient
Aerodynamic
Sharp handling
Smooth ride quality
Integrated seatpost
High price point
Press fit BB
Limited vertical adjustment with ISP clamp
The new Giant TCR is certainly lighter, while the handling is still sharp, and the ride quality arguably a touch smoother.
BikeRadar'The TCR looks superb – elegant, assertive – but more than that, they managed to make it fast.'
CyclistThe Giant TCR Advanced SL makes it clear – it’s all about performance.
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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, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc Tire Clearance: 33c Color: Mariana Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | CEMA ceramic, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR XS:420/370mm, S:420/370mm, M:440/390mm, M/L:440/390mm, L:440/390mm, XL:440/390mm |
| Saddle | CADEX AMP |
| Seatpost | Giant Integrated Seatpost, -5/+15mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 2.0 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-R9250 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 FD-R9250 |
| Crank | Shimano Dura-Ace, 36/52 XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm |
| Power Meter | SRAM RED E1 DUB, 35/48 with integrated Quarq Power Meter XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 12-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100 |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 hydraulic, Shimano RT-CL900 rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Rims | CADEX Max 40 WheelSystem, [F]40mm, [R]40mm |
|---|---|
| Spokes | CADEX Aero Carbon Spoke |
| Front Hub | [F] CADEX R3 Aero Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] CADEX R3-C48 Aero Hub, 48t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | [F] CADEX R3 Aero Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle, [R] CADEX R3-C48 Aero Hub, 48t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle |
| Tires | CADEX Race GC, tubeless, 700x30mm, folding |
First added July 19
Last updated June 13