Frame Technology
Introducing the all-new TCR Advanced, featuring an Advanced-grade composite frameset with stateofthe-art material shaped by cutting-edge construction techniques. Couple that with a massively oversized PowerCore bottom bracket/chainstay area and an oversized OverDrive headtube/steerer, and you have a platform that’s stiff, light and fast.
KEY UPGRADES (over TCR Advanced 2)
— SRAM Force drivetrain
— Race Face Revolution handlebar and stem
— Lighter Mavic Ksyrium Elite 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 | Charcoal/Composite |
|---|---|
| size | XS,S,M,M/L,L,XL |
| frame | Advanced-Grade Composite |
| fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, Full Composite OverDrive Steerer |
| handlebar | Race Face Revolution, 31.8 |
| stem | Race Face Revolution |
| seatpost | Giant Vector Composite Seatpost |
| saddle | Fi'zi:k Arione w/ Maganese rails (updated from print material 3-09) |
| pedals | Not Included |
| shifters | SRAM Force SL |
| front derailleur | SRAM Force |
| rear derailleur | SRAM Force |
| brakes | SRAM Force |
| brake levers | SRAM Force |
| cassette | SRAM OG-1070 12/25, 10-speed |
| chain | SRAM PC-1090 |
| cranks | SRAM S500 2.2, 39/53 |
| bb | SRAM GXP, Internal Press Fit |
| rims | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| hubs | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| spokes | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| tires | Michelin Pro Race3, 700x23 |
Brochure (PDF)
Media Highlight
As one of three Finalist in the 2009 Bicycling Magazine Editors Choice awards in the "Enthusiast Road" category , they say, “The Giant TCR Advanced felt the raciest, with more powertrain stiffness, aggressive handling, and a slightly buzzier ride.”
