2026 Giant TCR Advanced SL 1 - Dark Chrome
From hors categorie climbs to rollers and flats, this WorldTour level race bike is the pro’s choice for all-rounder performance. The all-new flagship TCR uses system integration and innovative construction methods to deliver a clear advantage on the road.
Key Performance Factors
SYSTEM OPTIMISATION
The frameset, wheels, cockpit and other parts are engineered, developed and tested together to perform best as a system. The all-new OverDrive Aero steerer tube technology is combined with a Contact SLR AeroLight stem and Contact SLR handlebar to incorporate internal cable routing that also integrates the top cap, cables and spacers in a more aerodynamic, user-friendly setup
WINNING EFFICIENCY
Featuring a greater stiffness-to-weight ratio than the previous generation, along with new aero tube shaping and a lighter overall weight, this uncompromising race bike delivers explosive acceleration and unyielding pedalling stiffness. The result is race-winning performance in the moments that count.
INTEGRATED AERODYNAMICS
From the truncated ellipse shape of frameset tubing to a new cockpit design and component integration, it all adds up to a more streamlined profile that helps give the flagship TCR Advanced SL 0 model a 4.19-watt advantage over the previous generation.
Geometry
| TCR Advanced SL | XS | S | M | ML | L | XL | |
| A | Seat tube length | 680 | 710 | 740 | 770 | 800 | 830 |
| B | Seat tube angle (degrees) | 74.50 | 74.00 | 73.50 | 73.00 | 73.00 | 72.50 |
| C | Top tube length | 520 | 535 | 550 | 565 | 580 | 600 |
| D | Head tube length | 120 | 130 | 145 | 165 | 185 | 200 |
| E | Head tube angle (degrees) | 71.00 | 72.25 | 73.00 | 73.00 | 73.00 | 73.00 |
| F | Fork rake | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| G | Trail | 72 | 64 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| H | Wheelbase | 976 | 977 | 980 | 991 | 1006 | 1020 |
| I | Chain stay length | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 |
| J | Bottom bracket drop | 72.0 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 |
| K | Stack | 517 | 528 | 545 | 562 | 581 | 596 |
| L | Reach | 376 | 383 | 388 | 393 | 402 | 412 |
| M | Stand over height | 703 | 722 | 743 | 771 | 798 | 822 |
| N | Handlebar width | 400 | 400 | 420 | 420 | 440 | 440 |
| O | Stem length | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 110 | 120 |
| P | Crank length | 170.0 | 170.0 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175.0 | 175.0 |
| Q | Wheel size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
Specs
| Model Name | TCR Advanced SL 1 |
| Colours | Dark Chrome |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| Frame | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, integrated seatpost, disc |
| Fork | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR XS:37/42cm, S:37/42cm, M:39/44cm, M/L:39/44cm, L:39/44cm, XL:39/44cm |
| Grips | Stratus Lite 2.0 |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR AeroLight XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm |
| Seatpost | Advanced SL-Grade composite, integrated design, -5/+15mm offset |
| Saddle | Giant Fleet SLR |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic, Shimano RT-CL800 rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, CN-M8100 |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra, 36/52 with Giant Power Pro power meter XS:165mm, S:165mm, M:170mm, M/L:170mm, L:172.5mm, XL:172.5mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Rims | Giant SLR 0 40 WheelSystem, [F]40mm, [R]40mm |
| Hubs | [F] Giant Low Friction Hub, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle [R] Giant Low Friction Hub, 40t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle |
| Spokes | Giant Aero Carbon Spoke |
| Tyres | CADEX Race GC, tubeless, 700x30c (30mm), folding |
| Extras | Computer mount, tubeless prepared, 33mm max tyre size |