The TCR-Advanced frame, which has been completely revised for 2012, has the typical Giant silhouette with a steeply sloping top tube, aero seat tube and small rear triangle. One of the new features is that the diameter of the steering bearings has been increased to 1-1/4 inches at the top and 1.5 inches at the bottom. This is good for the torsional rigidity of the chassis, although the previous model did not appear to be undersized. Also new - albeit inspired by Trek - is the idea of embedding a transmitter in the chainstay that communicates with ANT+-compatible computers. The Di2 battery sits under the left-hand chainstay, while the inputs for the shift cables remain at the front of the head tube as a rudiment that the frame doesn't need in the Di2 version. The Giant-labelled wheels make a good impression, although other manufacturers already offer high-quality branded wheels in this price range.
Price 4,000 euros
Weight 7.6 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.giant-bicycles.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1 .176/408/54 gram
Frame sizes** 46,5; 50; 53,5; 55,558.5 cm
Seat/steering angle 73°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 540/575/170 mm plus 8 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/51 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 567/398 mm/1.43
EQUIPMENT
Fork Giant
Steering bearing (top 1-1/4, bottom 1-1/2 inch)
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ult egra Di2 (53/39 t, BB86)
Wheels/tyres Giant P-SL/Giant P-SL
Handlebar/stem Giant/Giant
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/Giant
* Weighed weights. ** Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. *** Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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