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 molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.
Winning race bikes have just the right balance of light weight, stiffness and smooth compliance on the road. TCR Advanced delivers on all three and adds updated aero performance.
Key Performance Factors
Class-leading efficiency
Lightweight composite materials and tubing shapes result is a lively 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.
Total control
A composite fork delivers torsional stiffness for sharp handling and steering precision. And a Giant WheelSystem with tubeless technology allows you to run lower tire pressures for increased grip and a reduced risk of punctures.
Highlights
With a composite frameset that shaves every gram possible without sacrificing its pedal-stomping stiffness, the TCR Advanced is built for all-rounder road performance. Engineered with aero shaped frame tubing and added clearance for larger diameter tires up to 32mm, 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.

Advanced Composite
Truncated Ellipse Tubing
Strategically engineered airfoil sections of 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.
Variant Seatpost
This proprietary seatpost design offers the perfect balance of light weight, superior ride quality, and easy saddle installation and adjustment.
Hybrid Composite Fork
An Advanced-grade composite fork with an OverDrive tapered hybrid steerer tube constructed for excellent handling and ride quality.
Contact Handlebar
New Contact handlebar features a smart balance of aerodynamics, rider ergonomics and hassle-free setup and maintenance.
OverDrive
Giant’s proven 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.
MegaDrive
A massive rectangular downtube forms the link between the OverDrive headtube area and the PowerCore bottom bracket. This precisely engineered, rectangular shape yields unprecedented steering and pedaling stiffness while optimizing aerodynamic flow over a standard water bottle.
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-driveside.
Giant Tubeless System
Engineered with proprietary Dynamic Balanced Lacing, a composite Giant WheelSystem and tubeless tires offer improved efficiency, comfort and control in the most user-friendly and reliable system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MegaDrive
A massive rectangular downtube and oversized toptube work in unison to provide superior front end lateral and torsional steering precision. The precisely engineered, rectangular shaped downtube yields unprecedented steering and pedaling 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.
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.
Sizing Guide and Geometry
Sizing to be used as a reference only. Please check with a local authorized dealer to determine the correct size.
Available sizes may vary from country to country.

- XS
- 157 cm5’2”
169 cm5’7”
- S
- 165 cm5’5”
175 cm5’9”
- M
- 171 cm5’7”
181 cm5’11”
- ML
- 177 cm5’10”
187 cm6’2”
- L
- 183 cm6’0”
193 cm6’4”
- XL
- 189 cm6’2”
199 cm6’6”


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 | 702.8 | 702.8 | 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 |
- SizesXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
- ColorsCharcoal
- FrameAdvanced-Grade Composite
- ForkAdvanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer
- ShockN/A
- HandlebarGiant Contact XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm
- GripsStratus Lite 2.0
- StemGiant Contact XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm
- SeatpostGiant Variant, composite, -5/+15mm offset
- SaddleGiant Approach
- PedalsN/A
- ShiftersShimano Ultegra
- Front DerailleurShimano Ultegra
- Rear DerailleurShimano Ultegra
- BrakesShimano Ultegra
- Brake LeversShimano Ultegra
- CassetteShimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11x34
- ChainKMC X11EL-1
- CranksetShimano Ultegra, 34/50 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm
- Bottom BracketShimano, press fit
- RimsGiant P-R2 wheelset
- HubsGiant P-R2 wheelset
- SpokesGiant P-R2 wheelset
- TiresGiant AC 1, tubeless, 700x25c (28mm), folding
- Extrastubeless prepared, 28mm max tire size
- WeightThe most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.
The specifications, colors, and availability of the products can be subjects to alter without prior notification. For availability and prices, please contact the retailers in your city / country.
The specifications, colors, and availability of the products can be subjects to alter without prior notification. For availability and prices, please contact the retailers in your city / country.