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BH SL1 3.5 105 vs Giant Tcr Advanced 2 105

BH SL1 3.5 105, side view

BH

SL1 3.5 105

Giant Tcr Advanced 2 105, side view

Giant

Tcr Advanced 2 105

Mid-rangeCarbon700c2026
Mid-rangeCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 6 differences, line by line.

BH SL1 3.5 105, side viewBHBH SL1 3.5 105
List price £2,272
Giant Tcr Advanced 2 105, side viewGiantGiant Tcr Advanced 2 105

At a glance

Key specs1 difference
List price £2,272 –Not given
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Toray T400 Carbon with HCIM (Hollow Core Internal Molding)

 Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade composite

Wheelset 700c · Shimano RS171
As printed

Wheelset: Shimano RS171

 700c · Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy
As printed

Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy, 30 mm

DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
GroupsetSame for all Shimano 105
As printed

Shimano 105 shift levers

 Shimano 105
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105; Rear derailleur: Shimano 105

Brake modelSame for all Shimano 105 hydraulic
As printed

Front/rear brake: Shimano 105 hydraulic

 Shimano 105 hydraulic
Seatpost BH Lite 27,2 –Not given
Weight–Not given 8.2 kg

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

BH SL1 3.5 105

BH SL1 3.5 105

Giant Tcr Advanced 2 105

Giant Tcr Advanced 2 105

Character

  • SL1 3.5 105 · Road bike average equipment, equipment for the price better than 88% of other road bikes.
  • Tcr Advanced 2 105 · Road bike average gearing, average equipment.

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Giant Tcr Advanced 2 10512 km/h - 54 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Equipment level

0255075100£4,000£6,000£8,000List priceEquipment score
  • BH SL1 4.5 Ultegra Di2
  • BH Ultralight Evo Ii 6.0 105 Di2
  • BH Ultralight Evo Ii 7.0 Ultegra Di2
  • Merida Reacto 105 Di2
  • Merida Reacto 105
  • Merida Reacto 10k AXS
  • Merida Reacto Rival AXS E1
  • Merida Reacto Ultegra Di2
  • BH SL1 3.5 105
  • SL1 3.5 105Equipment level 53/100 · Mid-range
  • Tcr Advanced 2 105Equipment level 53/100 · Mid-range
BH SL1 3.5 105Giant Tcr Advanced 2 105other road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

SL1 Disc Full Integrated Tapeder, Full Carbon 1.5´

 Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer

Max tyre clearance 32 mm 33 mm Best of the comparison+1 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

12 mm Thru Axle, hidden and tool-free

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket BB386EVO
As printed

BB386EVO system

–Not given
Seatpost diameter 27.2 mm –Not given
Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 shift levers

 Shimano
ShiftingSame for all Mechanical
As printed

Shimano 105 shift levers

 Mechanical
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth FSA Gossamer 50/34
As printed

Crank set: FSA Gossamer 50/34

 Shimano 105 36/52T
Cassette Shimano 105 11/34
As printed

Cassette: Shimano 105 11/34

 Shimano 105 11-34T
As printed

Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11-34T

Rear derailleur Shimano 105 12sp °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 °Value not published by the brand
ShiftersSame for all Shimano 105 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 hydraulic (SL1 Disc frame)

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 hydraulic

Front rotor–Not given 160 mm
Rear rotor–Not given 140 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Chaoyang Shark 700x 28

 700c / 29"
RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium
As printed

Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset, alloy

Rim depth–Not given 30 mm
Tubeless ready–Not given yes
Tyres Chaoyang Shark 700x 28
As printed

Tyres: Chaoyang Shark 700x 28

 Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless
As printed

Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c

Tyre width fittedSame for all 28 mm 28 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
Handlebar BH Lite Compact °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Stem BH SL °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Seatpost model BH Lite 27,2 °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Weight
Weighed in size–Not given M
As printed

8.2 kg (size M)

° Value not published by the brand

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do BH SL1 3.5 105 and Giant Tcr Advanced 2 105 come with?

BH SL1 3.5 105: Shimano 105. Giant Tcr Advanced 2 105: Shimano 105.

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