Giant TCR Advanced 2 Pro Compact Carbon Road Bike 2026

About this bike

 



















































Winning race bikes have just the right balance of light weight superior stiffness and smooth compliance on the road. TCR Advanced delivers on all three.




Key Performance Factors




Class-leading efficiency
A high stiffness-to-weight ratio combined with strategically placed aero tube shaping results in faster climbing explosive acceleration and unyielding pedaling stiffness for race-winning performance.


Advanced aerodynamics
This is where the TCR’s most quantifiable gains can be found compared to previous generation models. Every tube shape was analyzed engineered and tested to create an overall structure with significantly lower drag at a wider range of yaw angles.


Total control
A composite fork delivers torsional stiffness for sharp handling and steering precision while a Giant WheelSystem with tubeless technology allows you to run lower tire pressures for increased grip and a reduced risk of punctures.


Advanced Composite Technology






Giant’s High Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this custom frame material in our own composite factory with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio. The front triangle of these framesets is assembled and molded as one continuous piece in a proprietary manufacturing process called Modified Monocoque Construction.









PowerCore

A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated 86-millimeter wide bottom-bracket design (92-millimeter wide for off-road bikes). Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside.
Compact Road Design

Introduced by Giant with the professional Team ONCE in the 1990s Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.










Tubeless System

Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother faster ride. Giant’s Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits.












Colours


Stealth Chrome




Frame


Advanced-grade Composite 12x142mm thru-axle disc




Fork


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




Handlebar


Giant Contact XS:38cm S:38cm M:40cm M/L:40cm L:42cm XL:42cm




Stem


Giant Contact AeroLight XS:80mm S:90mm M:100mm M/L:110mm L:110mm XL:120mm




Seatpost


Giant Variant composite -5/+15mm offset




Saddle


Giant Approach




Shifters


Shimano 105




Front Derailleur


Shimano 105




Rear Derailleur


Shimano 105




Brakes


Shimano 105 hydraulic Shimano SM-RT64 rotors [F]160mm [R]140mm




Brake Levers


Shimano 105 Di2




Cassette


Shimano 105 12-speed 11x34




Chain


KMC X12L-1




Crankset


Shimano 105 36/52 XS:165mm S:165mm M:170mm M/L:170mm L:172.5mm XL:172.5mm




Bottom Bracket


Shimano press fit




Rims


Giant P-R1 Disc wheelset alloy [F]30mm [R]30mm




Hubs


Giant alloy 12mm thru-axle




Spokes


Stainless




Tyres


Giant Gavia Course 0 tubeless 700x28c (28mm) folding




Extras


Tubeless prepared 33mm max tire size




Weight


The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight but in reality weight can vary based on size finish hardware and accessories. All our bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.




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