Giant unveils the “lightest, most efficient TCR ever”
- but is it enough for it to remain the brand's flagship road race bike?
Just to be double clear, these are all claims directly from Giant, not verified by us here at road.cc. The flagship model of the new range, the TCR Advanced SL, is said to be the lightest, most efficient TCR ever. That’s to be expected. When did a brand ever say any different? But the entire range also features innovative new features that are largely made possible by new construction techniques
Giant hasn't provided complete build weights, but we've had our hands on three models here at road.cc HQ. On our Scales of Truth, the Advanced SL1 Di2 came in at 6.76kg, the Advanced Pro 2 was 7.77kg, and the Advanced 0 AXS came in at 8.12kg. Just like on the latest Propel, Giant has called its front-end system Overdrive Aero but it’s a different stem which is lighter weight. The Contact SLR Aerolight stem is carbon and features on the top-of-the-range models, weighing in a claimed 123g for the 100mm length. The lower-end bikes get a Contact SL Aerolight aluminium stem which has a claimed weight of 161g.
There are plenty of features that we’re now well used to, like the D-shaped seat tube and, like on the latest Defy, the head tube is now much deeper, again with this Kammtail rear. Giant says that this increased transmission stiffness enables “the rider to reach and maintain higher speeds with less effort” and that “the combination of lower weight and higher stiffness adds up to unrivalled overall efficiency”.we were suitably impressed with the pointy feel and power transfer, so if Giant delivers the promised 3.38% improvement in the stiffness-to-weight ratio, that's quite the feat of engineering.
They are said to be “the lightest wheelsystem ever from Cadex” with a claimed weight of 1,249g for the set. As the name suggests, they feature 40mm hookless carbon rims, 22.4mm inner rim width, and carbon-bladed spokes. The spokes are integrated with the carbon hub flanges, so they won’t be replaceable.of the 10th generation TCR which, given our previous acclaim of the handling characteristics of Giant's flagship road bike, is no bad thing.
☝🏾On point GC Performance's honest first feedback is it 'looks the same' apart from the wires, copy paste. I think R&D needs shaken. Or tan out of money.🍉Thé BB seems like the old.🧤They don't want to step on their Aero Propel all arounder property. 🚨In the end, consumers are facing a very competitive online market. We do support local helpful genuine retailers, but vote with hard earned cash. Your prices have soared far too much. If any of my 60 club members asked me, I would recommend: Scott Addict, Canyon CF SLX, SL7 Comp or the newer SL8 if budget allows . Other brands BMC are also building in futuristic aéro gains with far wider trending forks .
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