Frame Technology
Giant’s lightest, stiffest, fastest road racer ever. Handcrafted, engineered precision creates the new benchmark for pedaling stiffness and efficiency. From its sleek integrated seatpost to the massive MegaDrive rectangular downtube and oversized toptube, this is pure Advanced SL-grade composite performance. Without compromise.
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KEY UPGRADES (over TCR Advanced SL 0)
— Full Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 component group
— Shimano PRO handlebar and stem
— Featherweight Shimano Carbon Dura-Ace wheelset
Average Retail Price 
This tab page spec chart represents the MOST CURRENT information available, superseding any printed or PDF formatted information. Specifications and price are subject to change without notice.
| color | Composite/Silver |
|---|---|
| size | XS,S,M,M/L,L,XL |
| frame | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost |
| fork | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full Composite OverDrive Steerer |
| handlebar | Pro VIBES OS Composite, 31.8 |
| stem | Pro PLT Composite |
| seatpost | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design |
| saddle | Selle Italia SLR-XP w/ Vanox rails |
| pedals | Not Included |
| shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
| front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
| rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
| brakes | Shimano Dura Ace 7900 |
| brake levers | Shimano Dura Ace 7900 |
| cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 12- 25, 10 speed |
| chain | Shimano Dura Ace 7900 |
| cranks | Shimano Dura Ace 7099, 39/ 53 |
| bb | Shimano Dura-Ace, Internal Press Fit |
| rims | Shimano Dura-Ace carbon WH-7850-C24-CL |
| hubs | Shimano Dura-Ace carbon WH-7850-C24-CL |
| spokes | Shimano Dura-Ace carbon WH-7850-C24-CL |
| tires | Schwalbe Ultremo, 700X23 |
| extras | 2 ISP clamps provided : Regular 20mm & XL 40mm |
Brochure (PDF)
Media Highlight
Jan/Feb 2009 Bicycling.... “While the TCR Advanced SL is built for ProTour-level performance, what surprised me was how comfortable it is.” And he goes on to say, “…it’s one of the few bikes responsive, stiff and light enough to satisfy the demands of top pro racers—and forgiving enough for those of us who don’t earn a paycheck in the peloton.” read more
Triathlon Magazine Canada on the TCR Advanced SL series, “This thing is a rocket and its performance on the steep, twisty climbs and swoopy mountain descents confirmed the bike’s pro level ride. … This is a no-compromise racing machine with handling, weight, stiffness and layout all optimized for winning.”
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