Which is Best?
The Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc, Trek Émonda SL 6 Pro, and Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 Disc are all carbon frame race bikes with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes. The Canyon has aluminum wheels. Explore the differences below.
| MSRP | $4,700 | $3,799 | $3,199 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Price | $1 At | $1 At | $1 At |
| Category | Race | Race | Race |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg | 17.7 lbs / 8.0 kg | 16.7 lbs / 7.6 kg |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Wheel Material | Carbon | Carbon | Aluminum |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | Ultegra | Ultegra | Ultegra |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 |
| Gear Range | |||
| Seatpost | Rigid | Rigid | Rigid |
| Brand Site | www.giant-bicycles.com | www.trekbikes.com | www.canyon.com |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more. Learn more
TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc
Émonda SL 6 Pro
Ultimate CF SL 8 Disc
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc | Ultralight 500 Series OCLV Carbon, Ride Tuned performance tube optimization, tapered head tube, internal routing, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle | FR ULT CF SL DB R051-01-ME M P08 bu/bk |
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| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc | Emonda SL full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, internal brake routing, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle | FK 1 1/4 FK0051-01-DISC P38 bu/bk |
| Rear Shock | N/A | ||
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit | Praxis, T47 threaded, internal bearing | Shimano Pressfit BB72, Pressfit BB86 road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles featuring Hollowtech 2 technology. Weight: 69 g |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL | Size: 47, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 50, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Pro, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length | |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL | Size: 47, 50, Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Elite VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width | |
| Saddle | Giant Fleet SL, composite base, SST rails, UniClip accessory mount | Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145mm width | Selle Italia Model X |
| Seatpost | Giant Variant, composite | Size: 47, 50, 52, 54, Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, short length; Size: 56, 58, 60, 62, Bontrager carbon seatmast cap, 20mm offset, tall length | Canyon S13 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 15 - 35 mm, Technology: VCLS, Weight: 220 g |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra R8000, short cage, 30T max cog | Shimano Ultegra R8000 SS, 11-speed, short cage design, max. cassette size: 30T, Shadow Shifting technology. Weight: 198 g |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on | Shimano Ultegra R8000, 2x11-speed, new link construction allows for lighter front shifting, integrated cable tension adjustment and disc brake-optimised shorter cage design, anthracite, braze-on mount. Weight: 85 g |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 36/52with Giant PowerPro power meter | Size: 47, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36, 165mm length; Size: 50, 52, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, 58, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36, 172.5mm length; Size: 60, 62, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36, 175mm length | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Gearing ratio: 52/36, with Hollowtech 2 technology for reduced weight. Weight: 690 g |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra | Size: 47, 50, 52, Shimano Ultegra R8025, short-reach lever, 11 speed; Size: 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Shimano Ultegra R8020, 11-speed | Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 277 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 g |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11x30 | Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-30, 11 speed | Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-30 11s, Advanced mix of aluminium, carbon and steel reduces weight and increases durability. Gear range: 11-30T. Weight: 269 g |
| Chain | KMC X11SL-1 | Shimano Ultegra HG701, 11-speed | Shimano HG701 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic (F:160mm, R:140mm) | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, flat mount | |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic | Shimano Ultegra R8020 2s, Weight: 277 g | Shimano Ultegra R8020 11s, Weight: 277 g |
| Rims | Giant SLR-1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 42mm | Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35, OCLV Carbon, Tubeless Ready, 35mm rim depth, 100x12mm thru axle | DT Swiss P 1800 Spline db, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 18 mm, Weight: 763 g | DT Swiss P 1800 Spline db SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 18 mm, Weight: 900 g |
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| Spokes | Giant SLR-1 WheelSystem, DBL technology | ||
| Front Hub | Giant SLR-1 Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle | ||
| Rear Hub | Giant SLR-1 Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle | ||
| Tires | Giant Gavia Course 1, tubeless, 700x25c, folding | Bontrager R2 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 60 tpi, 700x25c | Continental Grand Prix 5000, 25 mm, Aeroad & Speedmax: Continental Grand Prix Force, Ultimate: Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II |
| Disk Rotors | Shimano RT800, centerlock, 160mm | Shimano RT800, Centerlock brake rotor featuring Ice Freeza technology. Weight: 125 g |