Climb, corner and descend with speed and efficiency. From the mountains to the flats, in all types of conditions, this lightweight composite road racer takes you to the next level.
Key Performance Factors
Class-leading efficiency
With an outstanding stiffness-to-weight ratio and updated aero tube shaping, this frameset is engineered for superior climbing capabilities, aerodynamic efficiency and sprint stiffness for race-winning performance.
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
Integrated disc brakes deliver smooth, powerful stopping power and modulation for added control in variable weather and road conditions. Flat mounts and new thru-axles boost stiffness and improve overall handling, while added frame and fork clearance allows for larger diameter tires up to 32mm.
Highlights
This podium-seeking road racer is engineered with an Advanced-grade composite frame that boasts an outstanding stiff-to-weight ratio, along with aerodynamic tube shaping in the headtube, downtube and fork. It also features added frame and fork clearance for larger diameter tires up to 32mm, making it a versatile race machine for all types of road conditions. With its proven Compact Road geometry, OverDrive 2 front end, flat-mount disc-brake integration and smooth-riding Variant seatpost, it’s a race-tuned performer that excels in all aspects of road riding.
Tech & Features
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.
The most advanced steerer tube technology in today’s Giant bikes. Designed to offer unprecedented front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/2” lower, 1 1/4” upper) and tapered steerer tube work in harmony to provide supreme steering stiffness.
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.
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.
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.
This frame comes prepared to accept the Giant RideSense sensor and accompanying hardware.
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.
Hookless rim design enhances overall durability, offers a wider inner rim width without adding extra weight and also helps create a more round tire shape providing superior grip and handling as well as added sidewall support when cornering. Additionally, without the rim hook to “push” the tire bead inward, hookless rim design offers a more seamless airflow between the tire and the sidewall of the rim, resulting in less drag and improved aero performance when compared to standard hook-type rims.
Sizing
Sizing to be used as a reference only and based on rider's height. Please check with us to determine the correct size.
- S: 165cm - 175cm
- M: 171cm - 181cm
- ML: 177cm - 187cm
- L: 183cm - 193cm
- XL: 189cm - 199cm
Specs
| Sizes | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| Colours | Gloss Amber Glow / Matte Carbon |
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, disc |
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 2.0 |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm |
| Seatpost | Giant Variant, composite, -5/+15mm offset |
| Saddle | Giant Fleet SL |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic, Shimano RT-MT800 rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11x30 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra, 36/52 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Rims | Giant SLR 1 42 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Hubs | Giant SLR 1 42 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Giant SLR 1 42 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Tires | CADEX Race, tubeless, 700x25c (26.5mm), folding |
| Extras | computer mount, tubeless prepared, 32mm max tire size |
| Weight | The 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. |
