Compare: 2013 Giant TCR 2 vs TCR SL 2 vs TCR Composite 2 vs TCR SL 1 vs TCR Composite 1 vs TCR Advanced 1 vs TCR Advanced Rabo vs TCR Advanced SL 4 vs TCR Composite 0 vs TCR Advanced 0 vs TCR Advanced SL 2 vs TCR Advanced SL 1 vs TCR Advanced SL 0

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	TCR 22013 Giant	TCR SL 22013 Giant	TCR Composite 22013 Giant	TCR SL 12013 Giant	TCR Composite 12013 Giant	TCR Advanced 12013 Giant	TCR Advanced Rabo2013 Giant	TCR Advanced SL 42013 Giant	TCR Composite 02013 Giant	TCR Advanced 02013 Giant	TCR Advanced SL 22013 Giant	TCR Advanced SL 12013 Giant	TCR Advanced SL 02013 Giant

MSRP	$1,225	$1,550	$1,975	$2,300	$2,650	$3,150	$3,400	$3,950	$3,950	$4,800	$6,500	$6,900	$9,600
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Race	Race	Race	Race	Race	Race	Race	Race	Race	Race	Race	Race	Race
	2.5	2.7	3.8	3.8	5.1	5.1	5.1	5.1	6.7	6.7	6.3	6.3	7.9
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Brakes	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim	Rim
Groupset	Tiagra	105, Shimano	105	Ultegra	Ultegra	Ultegra	Ultegra	Ultegra	Ultegra Di2	Ultegra Di2	RED	Dura-Ace	Dura-Ace Di2
Drivetrain	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10	2 × 10 Electronic	2 × 10 Electronic	2 × 10	2 × 11	2 × 11 Electronic
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

smoothrugged

TCR 2

TCR SL 2

TCR Composite 2

TCR SL 1

TCR Composite 1

TCR Advanced 1

TCR Advanced Rabo

TCR Composite 0

TCR Advanced 0

TCR Advanced SL 2

TCR Advanced SL 1

TCR Advanced SL 0

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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)

36 mph

TCR 2

36 mph

TCR SL 2

36 mph

TCR Composite 2

42 mph

TCR SL 1

39 mph

TCR Composite 1

38 mph

TCR Advanced 1

39 mph

TCR Advanced Rabo

42 mph

TCR Advanced SL 4

39 mph

TCR Composite 0

42 mph

TCR Advanced 0

42 mph

TCR Advanced SL 2

42 mph

TCR Advanced SL 1

42 mph

TCR Advanced SL 0

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	TCR 22013 Giant	TCR SL 22013 Giant	TCR Composite 22013 Giant	TCR SL 12013 Giant	TCR Composite 12013 Giant	TCR Advanced 12013 Giant	TCR Advanced Rabo2013 Giant	TCR Advanced SL 42013 Giant	TCR Composite 02013 Giant	TCR Advanced 02013 Giant	TCR Advanced SL 22013 Giant	TCR Advanced SL 12013 Giant	TCR Advanced SL 02013 Giant

Frame	ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	ALUXX SL Ultralight-Edition Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	Giant Composite Technology BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	ALUXX SL Ultralight-Edition Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	Giant Composite Technology BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Vector Seatpost BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	Giant Composite Technology BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost Custom for Shimano Di2 Electronic BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Black / Red/white
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	Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer	Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer	Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer	Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer	Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer
Shock	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bottom Bracket	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	SRAM GXP BlackBox Ceramic, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit	Shimano, Press Fit
Stem	Giant Connect	Giant Connect SL	Giant Connect	Giant Connect SL	Giant Connect SL	Giant Contact w/ Titanium hardware, OverDrive 2	Giant Contact w/ Titanium hardware, OverDrive 2	Giant Contact w/ Titanium hardware, OverDrive 2	Giant Connect SL	Giant Contact w/ Titanium hardware, OverDrive 2	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2
Handlebar	Giant Connect, 31.8	Giant Connect, 31.8	Giant Connect, 31.8	Giant Connect SL, 31.8	Giant Connect SL, 31.8	Giant Contact, 31.8	Giant Contact, 31.8	Giant Contact, 31.8	Giant Connect SL, 31.8	Giant Contact, 31.8	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 31.8	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 31.8	Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 31.8
Saddle	Giant Performance Road, Men's	Giant Performance Road, Men's	Giant Performance Road, Men's	Giant Performance Road, Men's	Giant Performance Road, Men's	Fi'zi:k Arione w/ Manganese rails	Fi'zi:k Arione w/ Manganese rails	Fi'zi:k Arione w/ Manganese rails	Fi'zi:k Arione w/ Manganese rails	Fi'zi:k Arione w/ Manganese rails	Fi'zi:k Arione CX w/ K:ium Rails	Fi'zi:k Arione CX w/ K:ium Rails	Fi'zi:k Arione CX w/ Braided Composite Rails
Seatpost	Giant Connect Composite Type: Rigid	Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid	Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid	Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid	Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid	Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid	Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid	Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid	Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid	Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design Type: Rigid	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design Type: Rigid	Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design Type: Rigid
Pedals	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano 105	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic	Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic	SRAM Red	Shimano Dura-Ace	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Electronic
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano 105	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic	Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic	SRAM Red	Shimano Dura-Ace	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Electronic
Crank	Shimano Tiagra, 34/50	Shimano R565, 34/50	Shimano 105, 34/50	Shimano Ultegra, 39/53	Shimano Ultegra, 34/50	Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 [Double] or 34/50 [Compact]	Shimano Ultegra, 34/50	Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 [Double] or 34/50 [Compact]	Shimano Ultegra, 34/50	Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 [Double] or 34/50 [Compact]	SRAM Red, 39/53	Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53	Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53
Shifters	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano 105	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic	Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic	SRAM Red	Shimano Dura-Ace	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Electronic
Cassette	Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed	Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed	Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed	Shimano 105 11x28, 10-Speed	Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 10-Speed	Shimano Ultegra 12x25 [Double] or 11x28 [Compact], 10-Speed	Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 10-Speed	Shimano Ultegra 11x25 [Double] or 11x28 [Compact], 10-Speed	Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 10-Speed	Shimano Ultegra 11x25 [Double] or 11x28 [Compact], 10-Speed	SRAM Red 11x25, 10-Speed	Shimano Dura-Ace 11x25, 11-Speed	Shimano Dura-Ace 11x25, 11-Speed
Chain	KMC X10	KMC X10	KMC X10	KMC X10SL	KMC X10	KMC X10SL	KMC X10SL	KMC X10SL	KMC X10	KMC X10SL	KMC X10SL	Shimano Dura-Ace	Shimano Dura-Ace
Brakes	Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim	Shimano R561 Type: Rim	Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot Type: Rim	Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim	Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim	Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim	Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim	Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim	Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim	Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim	SRAM Red Type: Rim	Shimano Dura-Ace Type: Rim	Shimano Dura-Ace Type: Rim
Brake Levers	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano 105	Shimano 105	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra	Shimano Ultegra Di2	Shimano Ultegra Di2	SRAM Red	Shimano Dura-Ace	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

Wheels

Rims	Giant P-R2, Double Wall	Giant P-R2, Double Wall	Giant P-R2, Double Wall	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g	DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g	DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem
Front Hub	Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h	Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h	Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem
Rear Hub	Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h	Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h	Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SL0 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem	Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem
Tires	Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific	Giant P-SL1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding	Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific	Giant P-SL1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding	Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific	Giant P-SL1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding	Giant P-SL1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding	Giant P-SLR1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding	Giant P-R3, 700x23, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific	Giant P-SL1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding	Giant P-SLR1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding	Giant P-SLR1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding	Giant P-SLR1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding

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