Test 2016 Road bikes around 2000 euros: Giant TCR Advanced Ltd. - Giant TCR Advanced Ltd. on test

The virtues of the race classic remain untouched. The frame set, which is quite light in comparison, is extremely stable, and the TCR has even improved comfort at the rear thanks to the thinner aero seat post - all in all one of the best frame sets in the test. The geometry is sporty, on the road the bike turns out to be more of a stable straight-line runner than a manoeuvrable cornering predator. There is little to criticise about the equipment; we liked the complete Ultegra groupset and the comfortable saddle. With slightly higher quality wheels and tyres, a few hundred grams could be saved and the bike would be a little more lively.

Conclusion: Well-made, stable frame set, equipped at class level. Sporty riding position, very smooth

Price 2,000 euros
Weight 7.8 kilos
Info www.giant-bicycles.com
available in specialised shops

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 976/484/72 grammes
Frame sizes*** XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Seat/top tube/head tube 500/570/170 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 563/395 mm/1.42

EQUIPMENT

Drive/Circuit Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., press-fit)
Brakes Shimano Ultegra
Wheels/tyres Giant PR-2/Giant P-SL1 23C

*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 measurement 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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