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Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD vs Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1

Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD, side view

Orbea

Orca Aero M20ILTD

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1, side view

Giant

Tcr Advanced SL 1

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026
Top of the rangeCarbon700c2025

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

Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD, side viewOrbeaOrbea Orca Aero M20ILTD
Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1, side viewGiantGiant Tcr Advanced SL 1

At a glance

  • Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD is the newer model (2026).
Key specs4 differences
Model year 2026 2025
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Orbea Orca Aero Carbon OMX disc, monocoque construction, HS 1,5"

 Carbon
As printed

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

Wheelset 700c · OQUO Road Performance RP50LTD 700c · Giant SLR 0 40 WheelSystem
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
GroupsetSame for all Shimano Ultegra Di2
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 / Shimano ST-8170

 Shimano Ultegra Di2
Brake model Shimano R8170 Hydraulic Disc Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic
Seatpost OC Road Aero RA10 Carbon Ultralight, SB0/25, w/Micro tilt adjustment Giant Integrated Seatpost, -5/+15mm offset
Weight–Not given 6.75 kg

Prices

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Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD

Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1

Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1

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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.

  • Orca Aero M20ILTD · Road bike rather demanding, rather nimble, very high equipment.
  • Tcr Advanced SL 1 · Road bike all-round, very nimble, very high equipment.
Terrain
Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD 65%Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 60%1 bike3 bikes3 bikes5 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike6 bikes1 bike · Giant Tcr Advanced SL 12 bikes · Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD3 bikes9 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD 32%Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 18%1 bike3 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes · Giant Tcr Advanced SL 11 bike2 bikes6 bikes · Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD1 bike2 bikes1 bike3 bikes7 bikes2 bikes7 bikes1 bike2 bikes
NimbleStable
Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTDGiant Tcr Advanced SL 1other aero road bikes

Components and specs

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

Ride type
Ride type Aero
As printed

Aero 360º - Aérodynamique sous tous les angles

–Not given
Frame and fork2 differences
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

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

Max tyre clearance 37 mm Best of the comparison 33 mm −4 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Orbea Orca Aero Carbon OMX disc, monocoque construction, HS 1,5", BB 386, powermeter compatible, Thru Axle 12mm x 142mm rear, thread M12x2 P1, Speed release com

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket 386EVO, 86mm, press-fit °Value not published by the brand Shimano BB71, press fit °Value not published by the brand
Cable routing Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

internal cable routing

–Not given
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 / Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired 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 Ultegra R8100 36x52T Shimano Ultegra 36/52 with Giant Power Pro power meter
Cassette Shimano Ultegra R8100 11-34T 12S Shimano Ultegra 11x34
Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 °Value not published by the brand Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150 °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano ST-8170 °Value not published by the brand Shimano Ultegra Di2, 2x12 °Value not published by the brand
Power meter fitted–Not given yes
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano R8170 Hydraulic Disc

 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

Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 TLR 700x29c

 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 depth–Not given 40 mm
Tubeless ready–Not given yes
Tyres Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 TLR 700x29c CADEX Road Race GC, tubeless, 700x30mm, folding
Tyre width fitted 29 mm 30 mm +1 mm
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar width–Not given 440 mm
Handlebar Integrated Bar and Stem OC SH-RA10, Road Aero Carbon, Reach 80, Drop 125 °Value not published by the brand Giant Contact SLR, composite, 11-degree flare °Value not published by the brand
Stem–Not given Giant Contact SLR Aerolight, -10-degree °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model OC Road Aero RA10 Carbon Ultralight, SB0/25, w/Micro tilt adjustment °Value not published by the brand Giant Integrated Seatpost, -5/+15mm offset °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in size–Not given 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.

Orca Aero M20ILTD · 53CMTcr Advanced SL 1 · M
  • Orca Aero M20ILTD · 53CM
  • Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M

Stack and reach

510520530540550560570580350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Orca Aero M20ILTD · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 542Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M — Reach (mm) 388 · Stack (mm) 545
  • Orca Aero M20ILTD · 53CM Orca Aero M20ILTD · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 542
  • Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M Tcr Advanced SL 1 · M — Reach (mm) 388 · Stack (mm) 545
Geometry14 differences
Size 53CM M
Reach 385 mm 388 mm +3 mm
Stack 542 mm 545 mm +3 mm
Top tube (effective) 546 mm 550 mm +5 mm
Seat tube 524 mm 740 mm +216 mm
Head tube 135 mm 145 mm +10 mm
Head angle 72.8° 73° +0.2°
Seat angleSame for all 73.5° 73.5°
Chainstays 408 mm 405 mm −3 mm
Wheelbase 976 mm 980 mm +4 mm
Front centre 580 mm 585 mm +5 mm
Standover 778 mm 743 mm −35 mm
BB drop 74 mm 70 mm −5 mm
BB height 262 mm 266 mm +4 mm
Fork offset 43 mm 45 mm +2 mm
TrailSame for all 59 mm 59 mm
Stem–Not given 100 mm
Handlebar width–Not given 420 mm
Crank length–Not given 173 mm

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD and Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 come with?

Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD: Shimano Ultegra Di2. Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1: Shimano Ultegra Di2.

How do Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD and Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 compare on geometry?

In size 53CM, Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD has a stack of 542 mm for a reach of 385 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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