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Giant Tcr Advanced 0 vs Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1

Giant Tcr Advanced 0, side view

Giant

Tcr Advanced 0

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1, side view

Giant

Tcr Advanced SL 1

High endCarbon700c2026
Top of the rangeCarbon700c2025

Two builds of the Giant Tcr line: 17 differences, mostly in the components.

Giant Tcr Advanced 0, side viewGiantGiant Tcr Advanced 0
Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1, side viewGiantGiant Tcr Advanced SL 1

At a glance

  • Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 is 550 g lighter than Giant Tcr Advanced 0 (brand figures).
  • Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2, against Shimano 105 Di2.
  • Giant Tcr Advanced 0 is the newer model (2026).
Key specs6 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 Giant Integrated Seatpost, -5/+15mm offset

Prices

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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 · Road bike made for very smooth ground, rather nimble, rather high equipment.
  • Tcr Advanced SL 1 · Road bike all-round, very nimble, very high equipment.
Terrain
Giant Tcr Advanced 0 19%Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 60%3 bikes9 bikes6 bikes14 bikes · Giant Tcr Advanced 011 bikes4 bikes1 bike5 bikes17 bikes16 bikes · Giant Tcr Advanced SL 14 bikes3 bikes9 bikes3 bikes2 bikes4 bikes3 bikes4 bikes4 bikes6 bikes3 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Giant Tcr Advanced 0 21%Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 18%3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes3 bikes6 bikes2 bikes4 bikes4 bikes · Giant Tcr Advanced SL 17 bikes · Giant Tcr Advanced 06 bikes3 bikes10 bikes2 bikes6 bikes2 bikes5 bikes7 bikes5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes7 bikes5 bikes7 bikes2 bikes3 bikes6 bikes4 bikes3 bikes3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes4 bikes3 bikes7 bikes1 bike4 bikes
NimbleStable
Giant Tcr Advanced 0Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1other 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

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 Shimano BB71, press fit °Value not published by the brand
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 seatpost4 differences
Handlebar width 400 mm 440 mm +40 mm
Handlebar Giant Contact °Value not published by the brand Giant Contact SLR, composite, 11-degree flare °Value not published by the brand
Stem Giant Contact AeroLight °Value not published by the brand Giant Contact SLR Aerolight, -10-degree °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Giant Variant, composite, -5/+15mm offset °Value not published by the brand Giant Integrated Seatpost, -5/+15mm offset °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in sizeSame for all M M

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Tcr Advanced 0 · MTcr Advanced SL 1 · M
  • Tcr Advanced 0 · M
  • Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M

Stack and reach

510520530540550560570580350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Tcr Advanced 0 · M — Reach (mm) 388 · Stack (mm) 545Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M — Reach (mm) 388 · Stack (mm) 545
  • Tcr Advanced 0 · M Tcr Advanced 0 · M — Reach (mm) 388 · Stack (mm) 545
  • Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M — Reach (mm) 388 · Stack (mm) 545
Geometry6 differences
SizeSame for all M M
ReachSame for all 388 mm 388 mm
StackSame for all 545 mm 545 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 550 mm 550 mm
Seat tube 470 mm 740 mm +270 mm
Head tubeSame for all 145 mm 145 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
Front centreSame for all 585 mm 585 mm
Standover 752 mm 743 mm −9 mm
BB drop 70 mm 70 mm −1 mm
BB heightSame for all 266 mm 266 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 45 mm 45 mm
Trail 59 mm 59 mm −0 mm
StemSame for all 100 mm 100 mm
Handlebar width 400 mm 420 mm +20 mm
Crank length 170 mm 173 mm +3 mm

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

How do Giant Tcr Advanced 0 and Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 compare on geometry?

In size M, Giant Tcr Advanced 0 has a stack of 545 mm for a reach of 388 mm; in size M, Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 has 545 mm for 388 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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