2014 Giant

TCR Advanced SL 1

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

Manufacturer Price

$6,500
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetDura-Ace
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)

42 mph

TCR Advanced SL 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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Road Bike Action
Being There: Giant Targets The Climbers With New TCR Road Bike

Jul 2015 · R BA

We head to Mallorca for chance to ride the new TCR Advanced

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced SL-grade composite, integrated seatpost, electronic ready

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatte Composite / Gloss White/gloss Silver

Fork

Advanced SL-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact SLR, Composite w/titanium hardware, OverDrive 2

Handlebar

Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 31.8mm

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Arione R3, K:ium rails

Seatpost

Advanced SL-grade composite, integrated design

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace

Crank

Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace 11x25, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano Dura-Ace

Brakes

Shimano Dura-Ace

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura-Ace

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

Spokes

Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

Front Hub

Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

Rear Hub

Giant P-SLR1 WheelSystem

Tires

Giant P-SLR1, front and rear specific, 700x23, folding

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