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 compositeperformance. Without compromise.
Features:
- Integrated Seatpost design (ISP)
- New 2009 Shimano Dura-Ace 7900-series component group
- Shimano PRO composite handlebar and stem
- Shimano Dura-Ace carbon composite, clincher wheelset
- Schwalbe Ultremo tires
| SIZES | XS S M M/L L XL |
| COLORS | Composite/ Silver |
| FRAME | Advanced SL-Grade Composite with Integrated Seatpost design |
| FORK | Advanced SL-Grade Composite with full composite OverDrive steerer |
| SHOCK | N/A |
| HANDLEBAR | PRO VIBE OS Composite, 31.8mm |
| STEM | PRO PLT Composite, 31.8mm, 10 deg |
| SEATPOST | Advanced SL-Grade Composite with Integrated Seatpost design |
| SADDLE | Selle Italia SLR-XP with Vanox Rails |
| PEDALS | N/A |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900, braze-on |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900, short cage |
| BRAKES | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
| BRAKE LEVERS | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
| CASSETTE | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900, 12-25T, 10SPD |
| CHAIN | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 |
| CRANKSET | Shimano Dura-Ace 7900, 39/52T |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Shimano Dura-Ace, internal press fit |
| RIMS | Shimano Dura-Ace 7850, carbon composite, clincher |
| HUBS | Shimano Dura-Ace 7850 |
| SPOKES | Shimano Dura-Ace 7850 |
| TIRES | Schwalbe Ultremo, 700x23C, foldable |
| EXTRAS | 2 ISP Clamps: reg 20mm/ XL 40mm |
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Media Highlight
Triathlon Magazine Canada on the TCR Advanced SL series:
“This thing is a rocket and its performance on the steep, twisty climbs and swoopy mountain descents confirmed the bike’s pro level ride. … This is a no-compromise racing machine with handling, weight, stiffness and layout all optimized for winning.”
