High-performance grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle is assembled and moulded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.
TCR Advanced 2
2021
£1,999
Winning race bikes have just the right balance of light weight, stiffness and smooth compliance on the road. The all-new TCR Advanced delivers on all three and adds updated aero performance to make it a versatile performer for competitive road riders.
With a new composite frameset that shaves every gram possible without sacrificing its pedal-stomping stiffness, the TCR Advanced is built for all-rounder road performance. Reengineered with aero shaped frame tubing, it helps you climb faster, hammer the flats more efficiently, and corner on rails. The OverDrive steerer system and MegaDrive downtube are engineered for precise handling, and the Variant seatpost delivers an ideal blend of efficiency and compliance—so you stay fresh until the finish on those big days in the saddle.
Key Performance Factors
Class-leading efficiency
Lightweight composite materials and reengineered tubing shapes result is a livelier ride quality, explosive acceleration and improved climbing efficiency with greater torsional frame stiffness than key competitor bikes.
Advanced aerodynamics
This is where the TCR’s most quantifiable gains can be found compared to previous generation models. Every tube shape was analyzed, engineered and tested to create an overall structure with significantly lower drag at a wider range of yaw angles. The result is a TCR that’s faster than ever in sprints and solo situations.
Total control
An all-new composite fork boasts impressive torsional stiffness for unrivaled steering precision. And a Giant wheelset with tubeless technology allows you to run lower tyre pressures for increased grip and a reduced risk of punctures.
Highlights
The new TCR Advanced series features an all-new frame and fork to deliver all-rounder road performance from the mountains to the flats. Here’s a look at its key technologies.
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Advanced Composite
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Truncated Ellipse Tubing
New strategically engineered airfoil sections in the frame and fork, developed through CFD and wind-tunnel testing, improve aerodynamic efficiency, reducing wind drag at a wider range of yaw angles compared to traditional teardrop shaped tubes.
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Variant Seatpost
This proprietary seatpost design offers the perfect balance of light weight, superior ride quality, aerodynamics and easy saddle installation and adjustment.
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Advanced Composite Fork
The new Advanced-grade composite fork features a symmetric design and aero shaping. The design makes it lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic.
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Contact Handlebar
A Giant Contact aluminium handlebar provides a comfortable grip, outstanding ergonomics and minimal weight.
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OverDrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
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MegaDrive
A massive rectangular downtube forms the link between the OverDrive 2 headtube area and the PowerCore bottom bracket. This precisely engineered, rectangular shape yields unprecedented steering and pedalling stiffness while optimizing aerodynamic flow over a standard water bottle.
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PowerCore
A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 86-millimeter-wide bottom-bracket design. Symmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-drivesides.
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Giant Tubeless System
Updated Giant tubeless wheelset and tyres for improved comfort, efficiency and safety right out of the box.
Techs & Features
Advanced Composite Technology
Giant’s High Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle of these framesets is assembled and molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.
Compact Road Design
Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
OverDrive
Giant’s original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
PowerCore
A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 86-millimeter wide bottom-bracket design (92-millimeter wide for off-road bikes). Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside.
RideSense Ready
This frame comes prepared to accept the Giant RideSense sensor and accompanying hardware.
Tubeless System
Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.
Variant Seatpost
This proprietary seatpost design offers an optimized balance of light weight, superior ride quality and simple adjustment to enhance the total race performance of the TCR road range.
Geometry
| XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Seat Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 42516.7 | 44517.5 | 47018.5 | 50019.7 | 53020.9 | 56022 |
| B | Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 74.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 72.5° |
| C | Top Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 52020.5 | 53521.1 | 55021.7 | 56522.2 | 58022.8 | 60023.6 |
| D | Head Tube Length (mm) (inch) | 1204.7 | 1305.1 | 1455.7 | 1656.5 | 1857.3 | 2007.9 |
| E | Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 71.0° | 72.3° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| F | Fork Rake (mm) (inch) | 451.8 | 451.8 | 451.8 | 451.8 | 451.8 | 451.8 |
| G | Trail (mm) (inch) | 72.12.8 | 642.5 | 59.22.3 | 59.22.3 | 59.22.3 | 59.22.3 |
| H | Wheelbase (mm) (inch) | 97638.4 | 97738.5 | 98038.6 | 99139 | 100639.6 | 102040.2 |
| I | Chain Stay Length (mm) (inch) | 40515.9 | 40515.9 | 40515.9 | 40515.9 | 40515.9 | 40515.9 |
| J | Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) (inch) | 722.8 | 69.52.7 | 69.52.7 | 672.6 | 672.6 | 672.6 |
| K | Stack (mm) (inch) | 51720.4 | 52820.8 | 54521.5 | 56222.1 | 58122.9 | 59623.5 |
| L | Reach (mm) (inch) | 37614.8 | 38315.1 | 38815.3 | 39315.5 | 40215.8 | 41216.2 |
| M | Stand Over Height (mm) (inch) | 70227.6 | 72228.4 | 74329.3 | 76930.3 | 79331.2 | 81332 |
| N | Handlebar Width (mm) (inch) | 40015.7 | 40015.7 | 42016.5 | 42016.5 | 44017.3 | 44017.3 |
| O | Stem Length (mm) (inch) | 803.1 | 903.5 | 1003.9 | 1104.3 | 1104.3 | 1204.7 |
| P | Crank Length (mm) (inch) | 1706.7 | 1706.7 | 172.56.8 | 172.56.8 | 1756.9 | 1756.9 |
| Q | Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
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