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Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 vs Scott Addict RC 30 Tw

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1, side view

Giant

Tcr Advanced SL 1

Scott Addict RC 30 Tw, side view

Scott

Addict RC 30 Tw

Top of the rangeCarbon700c2025
High endCarbon700c2025

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

At a glance

  • Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 is 850 g lighter than Scott Addict RC 30 Tw (brand figures).
  • Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2, against Shimano 105 Di2.
Key specs5 differences
Model yearSame for all 2025 2025
Weight 6.75 kg Best of the comparison 7.6 kg °Value not published by the brand+850 g
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

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

Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 700c · Giant SLR 0 40 WheelSystem 700c · Syncros Capital 1.0 40 Disc °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2 Higher range Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brand
Brake model Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic Shimano BR-R7170 Hyd.Disc °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Giant Integrated Seatpost, -5/+15mm offset Syncros SP-R101-CF

Prices

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

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1

Scott Addict RC 30 Tw

Scott Addict RC 30 Tw

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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 SL 1 · Road bike all-round, very nimble, very high equipment.
  • Addict RC 30 Tw · Road bike rather nimble, rather high equipment.
Terrain
Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 60%3 bikes9 bikes6 bikes14 bikes11 bikes2 bikes3 bikes5 bikes17 bikes15 bikes · Giant Tcr Advanced SL 14 bikes3 bikes9 bikes3 bikes2 bikes4 bikes3 bikes4 bikes4 bikes6 bikes3 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 18%Scott Addict RC 30 Tw 25%3 bikes5 bikes4 bikes3 bikes6 bikes2 bikes4 bikes3 bikes · Giant Tcr Advanced SL 17 bikes7 bikes · Scott Addict RC 30 Tw3 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 SL 1Scott Addict RC 30 Twother 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 SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Max tyre clearance 33 mm –Not given
Axles Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

–Not given
Bottom bracket Shimano BB71, press fit °Value not published by the brand Shimano BB-RS500-PB °Value not published by the brand
Cable routing–Not given Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

internal cable routing

Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2

Shimano °Value not published by the brand
ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired
As printed

Shifters: Shimano Ultegra Di2

Electronic, wired °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 RD-R7150 24 Speed, Electronic Shift System Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170, 24 Speed Electronic Shift System, Shimano BR-R7170 Hyd.Disc

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 °Value not published by the brand
Chainring teeth Shimano Ultegra 36/52 with Giant Power Pro power meter Higher range Shimano 105 FC-R7100, Hollowtech II 52-36T °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Shimano Ultegra 11x34 Shimano CS-R7100, 11-34 °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150 °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano 105 Di2 RD-R7150 24 Speed, Electronic Shift System °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Ultegra Di2, 2x12 °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170, 24 Speed Electronic Shift System, Shimano BR-R7170 Hyd.Disc °Value not published by the brand
Power meter fitted yes –Not given
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic

Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano 105 Disque hydraulique

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

CADEX Road Race GC, tubeless, 700x30mm, folding

700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
RimsSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Rim depth 40 mm –Not given
Tubeless ready yes –Not given
Tyres CADEX Road Race GC, tubeless, 700x30mm, folding Continental Grand Prix TR 30x622 °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fitted 30 mm –Not given
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 440 mm –Not given
Handlebar Giant Contact SLR, composite, 11-degree flare °Value not published by the brand Syncros HB-R100-AL °Value not published by the brand
Stem Giant Contact SLR Aerolight, -10-degree °Value not published by the brand Syncros ST-R100-AL °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Giant Integrated Seatpost, -5/+15mm offset °Value not published by the brand Syncros SP-R101-CF °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in size M –Not given

° 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 SL 1 · MAddict RC 30 Tw · M
  • Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M
  • Addict RC 30 Tw · M

Stack and reach

510520530540550560570580360370380390400410420430↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M — Reach (mm) 388 · Stack (mm) 545Addict RC 30 Tw · M — Reach (mm) 395.2 · Stack (mm) 543.3
  • Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M — Reach (mm) 388 · Stack (mm) 545
  • Addict RC 30 Tw · M Addict RC 30 Tw · M — Reach (mm) 395.2 · Stack (mm) 543.3
Geometry18 differences
SizeSame for all M M
Reach 388 mm 395 mm +7 mm
Stack 545 mm 543 mm −2 mm
Top tube (effective) 550 mm 555 mm +5 mm
Seat tube 740 mm 482 mm −258 mm
Head tube 145 mm 130 mm −15 mm
Head angle 73° 72.8° −0.2°
Seat angle 73.5° 73.6° +0.1°
Chainstays 405 mm 410 mm +5 mm
Wheelbase 980 mm 991 mm +11 mm
Front centre 585 mm 592 mm +7 mm
Standover 743 mm 778 mm +35 mm
BB drop 70 mm 72 mm +3 mm
BB height 266 mm 273 mm +7 mm
Fork offset 45 mm 44 mm −1 mm
Trail 59 mm 58 mm −1 mm
Stem 100 mm 110 mm +10 mm
Handlebar width 420 mm 400 mm −20 mm
Crank length 173 mm 170 mm −3 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 or Scott Addict RC 30 Tw?

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 weighs 6.75 kg, Scott Addict RC 30 Tw 7.6 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 and Scott Addict RC 30 Tw come with?

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1: Shimano Ultegra Di2. Scott Addict RC 30 Tw: Shimano 105 Di2.

How do Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 and Scott Addict RC 30 Tw compare on geometry?

In size M, Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 has a stack of 545 mm for a reach of 388 mm; in size M, Scott Addict RC 30 Tw has 543 mm for 395 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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