The TCR Composite 1 is based on an independent, technically very good carbon frame with external brake and gear cables, which would also look good on a significantly more expensive model. The geometry strikes the perfect balance between a classic racing position and a comfortable riding position - a design that should suit many riders. Not many specialist brands offer a complete Ultegra groupset for less than €2,000. The compromise you have to make is the heaviest wheels in this test group, which also roll on heavy clincher tyres. Nevertheless, the bike is fun to ride, it is very stable and manoeuvrable, and the damping is not neglected either. The voluminous handlebars are comfortable to grip and the testers found the saddle extremely comfortable.
Price 1,799 Euro
Weight 8.2 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www. giant-bicycles.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,121/412/73 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Seat/steering angle 73°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 535/570/170 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 990/51 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 568/392 mm/1.45
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Giant PR-2/Giant PR-3 23C (clincher tyre)
Handlebar/stem Giant/Giant
Saddle/post Giant/Giant Carbon (aero profile)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach Projected vertical/horizontal dimension from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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