Compare: 2022 Giant FastRoad SL 3 vs FastRoad SL 2 vs FastRoad SL 1 vs FastRoad Advanced 2 vs FastRoad, Advanced 1

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	FastRoad SL 32022 Giant	FastRoad SL 22022 Giant	FastRoad SL 12022 Giant	FastRoad Advanced 22022 Giant	FastRoad, Advanced 12022 Giant

MSRP	($860)~~($1,075)~~	($1,126)	($1,502)	($1,977)	($2,253)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Fitness	Fitness	Fitness	Fitness	Fitness
	3.9	3.9	4.6	5.7	6.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Claris	Sora, FSA	105, FSA	Tiagra	105
Drivetrain	2 × 8	2 × 9	2 × 11	2 × 10	2 × 11
Brand Site	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com	giant-bicycles.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

FastRoad SL 3

FastRoad SL 2

FastRoad SL 1

FastRoad Advanced 2

FastRoad, Advanced 1

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Gear Range

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)

39 mph

FastRoad SL 3

39 mph

FastRoad SL 2

39 mph

FastRoad SL 1

39 mph

FastRoad Advanced 2

39 mph

FastRoad, Advanced 1

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	FastRoad SL 32022 Giant	FastRoad SL 22022 Giant	FastRoad SL 12022 Giant	FastRoad Advanced 22022 Giant	FastRoad, Advanced 12022 Giant

Frame	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Black Chrome	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Black Chrome	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Black Chrome	Advanced-Grade Composite, disc Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Black Chrome	Advanced-Grade Composite, disc Tire Clearance: 35c Color: Black Chrome
Fork	Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer	Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer	Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer	Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer, disc	Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer, disc
Shock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	ProWheel cartridge	cartridge	FSA MegaExo, threaded	Shimano cartridge, press fit	Shimano, press fit
Stem	Giant Sport S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm	Giant Sports XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm	Giant Contact, 8-degree XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm	Giant Contact, 8-degree S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm	Giant Contact, 8-degree XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:100mm, L:110mm, XL:110mm
Handlebar	Giant Sport, flat S:58cm, M:58cm, M/L:62cm, L:62cm, XL:62cm	Giant Sport, flat XS:58cm, S:58cm, M:58cm, M/L:62cm, L:62cm, XL:62cm	Giant Connect, flat XS:58cm, S:58cm, M:58cm, M/L:62cm, L:62cm, XL:62cm	Giant Connect, flat S:58cm, M:58cm, M/L:62cm, L:62cm, XL:62cm	Giant Connect, flat XS:58cm, S:58cm, M:58cm, M/L:62cm, L:62cm, XL:62cm
Saddle	Giant Approach	Giant Approach	Giant Approach	Giant Approach	Giant Approach
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 14mm offset	Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 350mm	Giant D-Fuse, alloy, 350mm	Giant D-Fuse, composite, 14mm offset	Giant D-Fuse, composite, 350mm
Pedals	platform pedal	platform pedal	platform pedal	PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED	platform pedal [GCS,GTS, GU, GV] N/A [all other GSC]
Grips	Giant Connect Ergo	Giant Connect Ergo	Giant Connect Ergo	Giant Connect Ergo	Giant Connect Ergo

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano 105	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105
Front Derailleur	Shimano Claris	Shimano Sora	Shimano 105	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105
Crank	ProWheel Ounce 521C, 34/50 S:170mm, M:170mm, M/L:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm	FSA Omega, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:170mm, M/L:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm	FSA Omega, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:170mm, M/L:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm	Shimano FC-RS400, 34/50 S:170mm, M:170mm, M/L:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm	Shimano 105, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:170mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:172.5mm, XL:175mm
Shifters	Shimano Claris, 2x8	Shimano Sora, 2x9	Shimano 105, 2x11	Shimano Tiagra, 2x10	Shimano 105, 2x11
Cassette	Shimano CS-HG41, 11x34	Shimano CS-HG201, 11x34	Shimano CS-HG700, 11x34	Shimano CS-HG500, 11x34	Shimano CS-HG700, 11x34
Chain	KMC Z8.3	KMC X9 with Missing Link	KMC X11 with Missing Link	KMC X10 with Missing Link	KMC X11EL-1 **some bikes may be substituted: Shimano XT HG701
Brakes	Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm	Tektro HD-R280, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm	Tektro HD-R280, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm	Tektro HD-R210 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]140mm, [R]140mm	Tektro HD-R210, Giant MPH rotors [F]140mm, [R]140mm
Brake Levers	Tektro HD-R280	Tektro HD-R280	Tektro HD-R280	Tektro HD-R210	TRP

Wheels

Rims	Giant double wall aluminum	Giant double wall aluminum	Giant double wall aluminum	Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Spokes	Stainless steel	stainless, 14g	stainless, 14g	Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Front Hub	alloy, 28h	alloy, 28h	Alloy, 28h	Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Rear Hub	alloy, 28h	alloy, 28h	Alloy, 28h	Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle	Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12mm thru-axle
Tires	Giant S-R3 AC, puncture protect, 700x32c	Giant S-R3 AC, puncture protect, 700x32c	Giant S-R3 AC, puncture protect, 700x32c	Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c	Giant Gavia Fondo 2, tubeless, 700x32c

Accessories

Fenders	Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)	Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)	Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)	Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)	Compatible with RGX 38 fender (sold separately)

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