If you’re thinking about an Ironman, a first Triathlon or maybe you’re just looking to get in some long and fast miles on the open road this Summer; we’ve got just the ticket.

Giant’s newTCR Advanced 4 features in June Triathlon Plus’ ‘IRON BIKES’ test; with the latest addition to Giants award winning TCR Advanced range battling it out against heavyweights from Trek (Madone 4.5), Scott (CR 1 Comp CD) and Specialized (Tarmac Elite).

“To be honest we don’t generally expect sub-£2000 bikes to blow us away…As soon as you’re aboard the Giant though you’re clearly riding something in a different performance league to the other bikes here.”

A host of cutting edge technology features such as Giant’sOverDrive tapered headtube, aerodynamic Vector seat post and super-stiff PowerCore bottom bracket means the TCR Advanced 4 packs a punch way above it’s price and with a full Shimano 105 group set there’s one great value and great performing machine!

But incredible handling ‘laser accurate’ steering and rapid acceleration aren’t the only benefits of the TCR Advanced, it’s also comfortable;

“All of this would still be impressive if there was a trade off in comfort, but the outstanding thing about the Advanced is that it’s so compliant that you’ll feel like you’re floating no matter how long you’re on the bike.”

With a Triathlon Plus Gold Award the TCR Advanced 4 was the clear test winner and there's not many better conclusions than this;

"Even allowing for their massive carbon-fibre construction experience, Giant have pulled a rabbit out of the hat with the advanced...it rides with a purpose the others can't match...if you want to go further and faster with less fatigue the Advanced is the advantage you're looking for."

Check out how Giant’s TCR Advanced 4 earns all 4.5 stars in the latest issue of Triathlon Plus which is on sale now.