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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NOTE: Spec Change 7-25 -08- wheels are Zipp 404, photo shows Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR
KEY UPGRADES (over TCR Advanced 1)
— SRAM Red component group
— FSA K-Force handlebar and stem
— Zipp 404 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/Red |
|---|---|
| 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 | FSA K-Force Carbon, 31.8 |
| stem | FSA OS-99 |
| seatpost | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design |
| saddle | Fi'zi:k Arione CX w/Composite rails |
| pedals | Not Included |
| shifters | SRAM Red |
| front derailleur | SRAM Red |
| rear derailleur | SRAM Red |
| brakes | SRAM Red |
| brake levers | SRAM Red |
| cassette | SRAM Red 11-25, 10-speed |
| chain | SRAM PC-1090 |
| cranks | SRAM Red Carbon, 39/53 |
| bb | SRAM GXP, Internal Press Fit |
| rims | Zipp 404 (clinchers) updated 7-25..bike shown with Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR |
| hubs | Zipp 404 |
| spokes | Zipp 404 |
| tires | Michelin Pro Race3, 700x23 |
| extras | 2 ISP clamps provided : Regular 20mm & XL 40mm |
Brochure (PDF)
Media Highlight
2009 August Road Bike Action magazine....
: “There’s really not much to say about the Giant’s ride, beyond, well, let’s see…how should we put it? How about simply amazing. This is a hotrod race bike that oozes performance from the first pedal stroke. Test riders were left gushing….Simply put, the all new TCR Advanced is one of the best bikes we’ve ridden.” read more
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