GIANT TCR Advanced Pro 1

The “TCR Advanced Pro 1” model from GIANT, released in 2022, is a high-quality road bike that stands out for its advanced features and high-performance components. The price of this bike is 4,299 EUR.

The frame of the TCR Advanced Pro 1 is made from Advanced Carbon and offers tyre clearance of up to 32 mm. The fork is also made from full carbon and features an OD2 steerer tube and a 12x100 mm thru-axle. The bike is fitted with Shimano Ultegra HRD disc brakes, with a 160 mm diameter at the front and 140 mm at the rear. The brake levers are also Shimano Ultegra and ensure precise and reliable braking.

The drivetrain of the TCR Advanced Pro 1 comprises a Shimano Ultegra 11-speed cassette and a Shimano Ultegra front derailleur. The shift levers are also Shimano Ultegra and allow for a 2-speed front drivetrain. The bottom bracket is a Shimano PressFit, and the crankset consists of Shimano Ultegra 52/36T chainrings, complemented by a GIANT PowerPro power metre. The cassette is a Shimano Ultegra with a 11–30T range, and the chain is a KMC X11SL-1.

The handlebars are GIANT Contact SL, 440 mm wide, paired with GIANT Stratus Lite 2.0 grips. The stem, also a GIANT Contact SL, is 120 mm long. The rims are GIANT SLR 1 Disc Carbon, tubeless-ready and 42 mm high. The tyres are GIANT Gavia Course 1 in size 700x25c, also tubeless-ready with 60 TPI and supplied tubeless. The hubs and spokes are also part of the GIANT SLR 1 Disc system.

The saddle is a GIANT Approach, mounted on a GIANT Variant Carbon seatpost. The frame geometry comprises a reach of 412 mm, a stack of 596 mm, a seat tube length of 560 mm and a top tube length of 600 mm. The head tube angle is 73 degrees, as is the seat tube angle. The head tube is 200 mm long, the chainstays measure 405 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 67 mm. The fork offset is 45 mm, the top tube height is 816 mm and the crank length is 175 mm. The bike’s overall wheelbase is 1020 mm.

Overall, the 2022 GIANT TCR Advanced Pro 1 offers an impressive combination of lightweight construction, advanced technology and a precise selection of components, making it a first-class choice for ambitious road cyclists.