2014 Giant

TCR Composite 1

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$2,550
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesRim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

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

TCR Composite 1

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'9", size MD/LG, Just right
  • 5'9", size MD/LG, Fits large
Reviews
Cyclist
Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0 review

Dec 2015 · James Spender

A complete redesign for the Giant TCR Advanced Pro - the enduring racer that broke new ground.

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Cycling Tips
Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0 Review

Nov 2015

The TCR Advanced has served in Giant’s road catalogue for over 10 years. However, the design of the frameset has been overhauled for 2016 with the goal of improving its stiffness to weight ratio. CTech editor Matt Wikstrom spent a few weeks riding the new TCR Advanced Pro 0 to learn what the new design has to offer.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
2015 Tour of Alberta tech: Simon Geschke’s Giant TCR Advanced SL 0

Sep 2015 · Jeff Bartlett

At the Tour of Alberta, Simon Geschke rode the Giant's latest model in the company's TCR line: the Advanced SL 0. Check out the details of the pro's bike.

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Velo
Pro Bike Gallery: Lawson Craddock’s Giant TCR Advanced SL

May 2014 · Logan VonBokel

Craddock landed his first major stage race podium in California aboard this Giant TCR Advanced SL

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road.cc
Giant TCR SL 2 (2013)

May 2013 · David Arthur @davearthur

Don't be afraid of aluminium, this frame rides better than many carbon fibre bikes

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VeloNews
California Pro Bike: Bling's Giant TCR Advanced SL

May 2011 · Nick Legan

Bling's Rabobank Giant TCR Advanced SL

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Road Bike Action
Giant TCR Composite

Apr 2011 · R BA

A stealth fighter aimed at the budget-conscious racer.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Giant Composite Technology

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatte Composite / Blue/black

Fork

Composite-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Press Fit

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Performance Road

Seatpost

Giant Vector Composite

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano Ultegra

Brakes

Shimano R561

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-R2, double wall

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14/15g

Front Hub

Giant Performance Tracker Road, sealed

Rear Hub

Giant Performance Tracker Road, sealed

Tires

Giant P-R3, front and rear specific, FlatGuard Deflect 3, 700x23

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