GIANT TCR Advanced 1

The 2022 "TCR Advanced 1" model from GIANT offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and high-quality components at a price of 2,899 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Advanced Carbon and has tyre clearance of up to 32 mm. The brakes are Shimano Ultegra HRD with 160 mm discs at the front and 140 mm at the rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The brake levers are also Shimano Ultegra HRD.

The rear derailleur is a Shimano Ultegra 11-speed system, controlled by Shimano Ultegra shift levers. The front derailleur is also a Shimano Ultegra model. The fork is an Advanced full-carbon fork with an OD1 steerer tube and a 12x100 mm axle mount, which reduces the overall weight and increases stiffness. Pedals are not included.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano PressFit, and the crankset is a Shimano Ultegra with 52/36T chainrings. The cassette is a Shimano 105 with an 11–30T range, and the drivetrain is completed by a KMC X11EL-1 chain. The handlebars and stem are both from GIANT Contact, with the handlebars measuring 400 mm in width and the stem 90 mm in length. The grips are GIANT Stratus Lite 2.0.

The rims are GIANT P-R2 Disc, tubeless-ready, and the tyres are GIANT Gavia Course 1 in size 700x25c, also tubeless-ready with 60 TPI. The bike is supplied tubeless-ready. The hubs and spokes are also GIANT P-R2 Disc.

The saddle is a GIANT Approach, fitted to a GIANT Variant Carbon seatpost. The frame geometry offers a reach of 383 mm and a stack of 528 mm. The seat tube length is 445 mm, the top tube length is 535 mm, and the head tube angle is 72 degrees. The seat tube angle is 74 degrees, and the head tube length measures 130 mm. The chainstay length is 405 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 70 mm, the fork offset is 45 mm, and the standover height is 725 mm. The crank length is 170 mm, and the wheelbase measures 977 mm in total.

In summary, the 2022 GIANT TCR Advanced 1 offers state-of-the-art specifications suitable for both ambitious amateur cyclists and professionals. With its combination of advanced materials and precision-engineered components, it delivers an outstanding riding experience and high performance on the road.