Iconic road bike enters its 10th generation with weight savings and aerodynamic improvements <\/p>
The new Giant TCR has arrived, with under-the-skin refinements said to contribute to savings in weight, and improvements in aerodynamics and stiffness.<\/p>
Giant says it has utilised its carbon expertise and control of the manufacturing process to cut 60 pieces from the frame\u2019s layup, which has helped it achieve a 690g claimed frame weight \u2013 75g lighter than the 2021 version<\/a>.<\/p> The new TCR also features fully integrated cable routing for the first time, thanks to its use of Giant\u2019s OverDrive Aero system, which debuted on the 2023 Giant Propel<\/a>.<\/p> Thanks to this and modifications to the tube shapes, the top-spec Advanced SL is claimed to be 4.19 watts more aerodynamically efficient than the previous equivalent bike at 40kph, while both the frame and fork are said to be stiffer than before.<\/p> Giant\u2019s high-end component brand Cadex has also been involved in the design process, which the brand says results in optimum system performance.<\/p> At launch, the new TCR is priced from \u00a32,699 ($3,200 \/ \u20ac2,799 \/ AU$3,799) for the Advanced 2 with Shimano 105 R7100<\/a>, up to \u00a311,999 ($12,500 \/ \u20ac12,300 \/ AU$13,799) for the Advanced SL 0 model with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200<\/a>.<\/p> Whether these changes will be enough to satisfy the demands of existing TCR fans<\/a> remains to be seen, but initial impressions suggest this is the best version of the TCR yet.<\/p> With that in mind, click through to read our review of the new Giant TCR Advanced SL 0<\/a>, or keep reading for all the details about the latest version of this iconic road bike.<\/p>