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Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2 vs Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2

Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2, side view

Giant

Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2, side view

Giant

Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2

High endCarbon700c2026
Top of the rangeCarbon700c2025

Two builds of the Giant Tcr line: 13 differences, mostly in the components.

Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2, side viewGiantGiant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2
Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2, side viewGiantGiant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2

At a glance

  • Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2 is 550 g lighter than Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2 (brand figures).
  • Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2, against Shimano 105 Di2.
  • Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2 is the newer model (2026).
Key specs5 differences
Model year 2026 2025
Weight 7.3 kg 6.75 kg Best of the comparison−550 g
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

 Carbon
As printed

Advanced SL-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc

Wheelset 700c · Giant SLR 2 40 WheelSystem 700c · Giant SLR 0 40 WheelSystem
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset Shimano 105 Di2 Shimano Ultegra Di2 Higher range
Brake model Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic Higher range
Seatpost Giant Variant, composite, -5/+15mm offset –Not given

Prices

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

Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2

Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, rather nimble, rather high equipment.
  • Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2 · Road bike all-round, rather nimble, very high equipment.
Terrain
Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2 22%Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2 54%2 bikes7 bikes8 bikes · Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di22 bikes7 bikes11 bikes · Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di22 bikes2 bikes2 bikes4 bikes1 bike2 bikes6 bikes1 bike1 bike
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Handling
Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2 30%Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2 30%1 bike1 bike6 bikes2 bikes15 bikes · Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2 · Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di23 bikes1 bike2 bikes5 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes6 bikes2 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable
Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2other 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 fork
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer

 Carbon
As printed

Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Max tyre clearanceSame for all 33 mm 33 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket Shimano, press fit °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2

 Electronic, wired
As printed

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2

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 Shimano 105 36/52 Shimano Ultegra 36/52 with Giant Power Pro power meter Higher range
Cassette Shimano 105 11x34 Shimano Ultegra 11x34 Higher range
Rear derailleur Shimano 105 Di2 RD-R8150 °Value not published by the brand Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brand Shimano Ultegra Di2, 2x12 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Power meter fitted no yes
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 140 mm 140 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c

 700c / 29"
As printed

CADEX Road Race GC, tubeless, 700x30mm, folding

RimsSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Rim depthSame for all 40 mm 40 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c CADEX Road Race GC, tubeless, 700x30mm, folding
Tyre width fitted 28 mm 30 mm +2 mm
Cockpit and seatpost1 difference
Handlebar width 400 mm 440 mm +40 mm
Handlebar Giant Contact °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Stem Giant Contact AeroLight °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Seatpost model Giant Variant, composite, -5/+15mm offset °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Weight
Weighed in sizeSame for all M M
Geometry
Geometry sizeSame for all M
As printed

size M

 M
As printed

size M

StackSame for all 545 mm 545 mm
ReachSame for all 388 mm 388 mm
Head angleSame for all 73 ° 73 °
Seat angleSame for all 73.5 ° 73.5 °
ChainstaysSame for all 405 mm 405 mm
WheelbaseSame for all 980 mm 980 mm
Bottom bracket dropSame for all 70 mm 70 mm

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2 or Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2?

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2 weighs 6.75 kg, Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2 7.3 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2 and Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2 come with?

Giant Tcr Advanced 0 105 Di2: Shimano 105 Di2. Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 Ultegra Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2.

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