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MSRP | $710 | $1,240 | $1,600 | $2,050 | $2,575 | $2,700 | $4,400 | $4,500 |
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Category | Cyclocross | Cyclocross | Cyclocross | Cyclocross | Cyclocross | Cyclocross | Cyclocross | Cyclocross |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 26″ | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Claris, microSHIFT | 105, FSA | 105, FSA | Apex, Giant | Rival, Giant | 105, Shimano | Ultegra Di2, Shimano | Ultegra Di2, Shimano |
Drivetrain | 1 × 8 | 2 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 1 × 11 | 1 × 11 | 2 × 11 | 1 × 11 Electronic | 1 × 11 Electronic |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
23 mph
TCX Espoir 26
36 mph
TCX SLR 2 (2017)
36 mph
TCX SLR 2
31 mph
TCX Advanced SX (2017)
31 mph
TCX Advanced Pro 2 (2017)
36 mph
TCX Advanced Pro 2
31 mph
TCX Advanced Pro 1 (2017)
31 mph
TCX Advanced Pro 1
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Green | ALUXX SLR-grade aluminum with hidden rack mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Green | ALUXX SLR-grade aluminum, with hidden rack mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Green | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Green | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Green | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Green | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Green | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Color: Green |
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Fork | Alloy, ALUXX steerer | Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer | Composite, with Alloy OverDrive steerer | Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer | Advanced-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer | Advanced-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, 15mm thru-axle | Advanced-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer | Advanced-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, 15mm thru-axle |
Shock | N/A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A | N / A |
Bottom Bracket | Threaded cartridge, Sealed | FSA, Press fit | Press Fit | SRAM GXP, Press fit | SRAM GXP, Press fit | Press Fit | FSA, Press fit | Press Fit, Rotor 3DF |
Stem | Alloy | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Connect | Giant Contact | Giant Contact, OverDrive 2 | Giant Contact SL | Giant Contact SL, OverDrive 2 |
Handlebar | Alloy, 25.4mm | Giant Connect, 31.8mm | Giant Connect, 31.8mm | Giant Connect XR Ergo-Control, 31.8mm | Giant Contact, 31.8mm | Giant Contact, 31.8mm | Giant Contact SL, 31.8mm | Giant Contact SL, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Giant Youth | Giant Contact Neutral | Giant Performance Road | Giant Contact Neutral | Giant Contact SL Neutral, SST tubular rails | Giant Performance Road | Giant Contact SL Neutral, SST tubular rails | Fi'zi:k Antares, K:ium rail |
Seatpost | Alloy, 27.2mm Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse SL, Composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse SL, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse SL, Composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse SL, composite Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse SL, Composite Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Platform | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | SRAM Apex 1 | SRAM Rival 1 | Shimano 105 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra Di2, Electronic |
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Front Derailleur | N/A | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | N/A | N/A | Shimano 105 | N/A | NA |
Crank | Alloy 3-Piece 36T w/ chain guard | FSA Omega, 36/46 | FSA Omega, 36/46 | SRAM S-350 X-Sync, 40T, Giant 1x chain guide | SRAM Rival 1, 40T, Giant 1x chain guide | FSA Gossamer Cross, 36/46 | FSA SLK Light, 40T, Giant 1x chain guide | ROTOR 3D30, 40t NOQX1 ring w/ Giant 1x Chainguide |
Shifters | Microshift SB-R842 | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | SRAM Apex 1 | SRAM Rival 1 | Shimano RS505 | Shimano RS785 | Shimano RS785 Di2, Electronic |
Cassette | Shimano HG50 12x32, 8-speed | Shimano 105 11x28, 11-speed | Shimano 105 11x28, 11-speed | SRAM PG-1130 11x42, 11-speed | SRAM Rival 11x32, 11-speed | Shimano 105 11x28, 11-speed | Shimano Ultegra 11x32, 11-speed | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-speed |
Chain | KMC Z72 | KMC X11 EL | KMC X11L | KMC X11 EL | KMC X11 SL | KMC X11SL | KMC X11 SL | KMC X11SL |
Brakes | Tektro, mechanical disc, 140mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | TRP Spyre, mechanical disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | TRP Spyre-C, Mechanical disc, 140mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Apex 1, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc, 140mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano RS785, Hydraulic disc, 140mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano RS805, hydraulic disc, 140mm Type: Hydraulic Disc | Shimano RS785, Hydraulic disc, 140mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Microshift SB-R842 w/ Top Lever | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | SRAM Apex 1 | SRAM Rival 1 | Shimano RS505, Hydraulic disc | Shimano RS785 | Shimano RS785, Hydraulic disc |
Rims | Giant Alloy, Double-wall, 26" | Giant SX-2 Disc | Giant SX-2 Disc | Giant PX-2 Disc | Giant PX-2 Disc | Giant PX-2 Disc | Giant CXR 1 WheelSystem; 24mm wide, Tubeless compatible, alloy | Giant CRX 1 WheelSystem; 24mm wide, Tubeless compatible, alloy |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g | Sapim Race, 14/15g | Sapim Race, 14/15g | Sapim Race, 14/15g | Giant CXR 1 WheelSystem; DT Swiss Competition stainless | Giant CRX 1 WheelSystem; DT Swiss Competition stainless |
Front Hub | Alloy, [F] 20h [R] 28h | Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 12x100mm [R] 12x142mm | Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 100x12mm axle, [R] 142x12mm axle | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 100x12mm axle, [R] 142x12mm axle | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | Giant CXR 1 WheelSystem; precision-sealed cartridge bearings, 28h, [F] 100x12mm axle, [R] 142x12mm axle | Giant CRX 1 WheelSystem; precision-sealed cartridge bearings, 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle |
Rear Hub | Alloy, [F] 20h [R] 28h | Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 12x100mm [R] 12x142mm | Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 32h | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 100x12mm axle, [R] 142x12mm axle | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 100x12mm axle, [R] 142x12mm axle | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle | Giant CXR 1 WheelSystem; precision-sealed cartridge bearings, 28h, [F] 100x12mm axle, [R] 142x12mm axle | Giant CRX 1 WheelSystem; precision-sealed cartridge bearings, 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle |
Tires | Schwalbe CX pro, 26x1.35 | Schwalbe Super Swan, 700x35 | Maxxis Mud Wrestler, 700x33 | Maxxis Rambler TR, 700x40 | Schwalbe X-One Tubeless, 700x33 | Maxxis Mud Wrestler, 700x33, Folding | Schwalbe X-One Tubeless, 700x33 | Maxxis Mud Wrestler, 700x33, Tubeless ready, Folding |