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GiantTCR
road2699–13500 EUR
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Origin
Revolutionary race road bike — compact geometry challenged traditional horizontal top tubes and changed the industry Giant Bicycles (Taiwan) + collaboration with team T-Mobile/Deutsche Telekom pro cycling team TCR — Total Compact Road. Named after the design philosophy: compact geometry for total road performance. Colnago C40, Look KG371, Pinarello Prince — all traditional horizontal top tube bikes
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Specifications
- Frame
- Compact road geometry — sloping top tube for lower standover and better stiffness-to-weight. 12x142mm thru-axle, disc. OverDrive steerer (oversized 1-1/4" lower bearing). Integrated seatpost clamp on higher trims.
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Lightweight — Advanced 2 approx 8kg (velo.clubbers.ee Baltic seller confirms)
- Efficient power transfer — stiff Advanced carbon frame
- Aerodynamic — AeroSystem Shaping integrated cable routing, clean lines
- Sharp handling — short 405mm chainstay, responsive geometry
- Smooth ride quality praised across reviews despite race focus
- Impressive climbing and descending capabilities
- Shimano 105 2x12 on entry Advanced 2 — solid groupset
- Carbon frame across entire lineup (even entry Advanced 2)
- Used on pro WorldTour — proven at highest level
−Weaknesses
- Integrated seatpost on higher trims — limited vertical adjustment
- High price point for top variants (€7,000–13,500)
- Press fit BB — can creak over time
- Limited vertical adjustment with ISP clamp
- Proprietary OverDrive steerer — stems need adapter for standard replacement
- Less comfortable than endurance bikes — not for all-day riding for most riders
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Who it’s for
competitive road racersfast group riderssportive participantsserious road cyclists prioritizing speed
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