Giant Tcr Advanced Carbon UI2 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 Forged Composite Technology
A state-of-the-art high-pressure moulding process is used to produce complex-shaped carbon fibre components that are lighter stiffer and stronger than similar components made from aluminium. This technology is used in critical performance parts such as Maestro Suspension rocker links.

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.
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.
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.


















Colours


Arctic Light




Frame


Advanced-grade Composite 12x142mm thru-axle disc




Fork


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




Handlebar


Giant Contact 31.8mm Reach 68mm & Drop 120mm (360-380mm) Reach 72mm & Drop 125mm (400-440mm) XS: 380mm S: 380mm M: 400mm M/L: 400mm L: 420mm XL: 420mm




Stem


Giant Contact Aerolight -10° XS: 80mm S: 90mm M: 100mm M/L: 110mm L: 110mm XL: 120mm




Seatpost


Giant Variant composite -5/+15mm offset




Saddle


Giant Approach 7mm steel rail with LiniClip / ParticleFlow technology




Shifters


Shimano Ultegra Di2 HRD




Front Derailleur


Shimano Ultegra Di2




Rear Derailleur


Shimano Ultegra Di2




Brakes


Shimano Ultegra Di2 HRD hydraulic Shimano RT-CL700 rotors [F] 160mm [R] 140mm




Brake Levers


Shimano Ultegra Di2 HRD




Cassette


Shimano CS-R8100 11x34




Chain


Shimano CN-M8100 12-speed




Crankset


Shimano Ultegra 30/51 XS: 165mm S: 165mm M: 170mm M/L: 170mm L: 172.5mm XL: 172.5mm




Bottom Bracket


Shimano press fit 71




Rims


Giant SLR 2 40 Carbon Disc WheelSystem




Hubs


Giant SLR 2 40 WheelSystem hubs (integrated)




Tyres


Giant Gavia Course 0 tubeless 700x30c 170 TPI folding




Extras


700x33mm max tire clearance




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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