New Giant TCR SL Disc | An Updated Iconic Road Bike
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Giant announced their new TCR SL road bike quietly in April, but now Si has managed to get his hands the actual bike for a closer look. The latest model in their successful TCR range stays true to the original design from the 90's with a compact frame, and unlike many of their cycling competitors, Giant have stuck with traditional seatstays. The new 2020 model also boasts a superior construction process with lasers and robots utilised for a more precise carbon layup. Something that Giant are keen to stress has enabled them to build a stronger bike frame whilst saving weight. The frame itself is also apparently more aerodynamic and one of the lightest production road bikes on the market. What do you think of the new Giant TCR SL Disc?
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Si is my favourite presenter, really personable, love his rubbish jokes 😂
Drumoak garage : Yeh - Si 1st, Olli 2nd , Mannon 3rd, Hank 1million-th.....
He´s got a GIANT capacity of humor. I'd have to disagree with Geoff though. Matt is missing. And he's getting missed.
"1 millon-th..."? More like 1 in a Million! Hank is fantastic!
@@gretamt-berlincyclingvideo5022 Indeed Si+Matt together is the best
Giant has taken the Porsche 911 strategy. Improve, but no revolutions. They have hit the sweetspot design wise and I'm extremely happy with my TCR.
I just wish the Supersix Evo took the same route
I have a TCR advanced 2 2018. Absolutely love it. Giant doesn’t get the recognition it deserves like all the other bandwagon brands.
Shoutouts to the GCN crew for still pumping out all these videos!
Thanks Chris! We're very fortunate to be able to work from home and adapt in these difficult times. Stay safe and thanks for all your support :)
I used to have a TCR Comact 2 2014 that I loved! We rode together thousands of miles. I miss her! She was stolen a few years ago and I have never been the same since .....rip. I wish I could buy this new one! The TCR line is such a great bike!
great review under restrictions and thanks Si and GCN for brightening up these days with frequent videos - i have the previous TCR SL and love that the classic looks have remained and even better in the more natural carbon paint look (didn't love the gloss paint jobs on the last model). hard to imagine it can be a better ride so i can't wait for the ride review ;)
Love my 2007 TCR. After tens of thousands of kms it still looks good and rides like a dream. Gotta be happy with that!
Hi Si, I love the video and bike. I think you forgot to mention how we can win that bike 😂
Hi Yahya, we love the bike too, hopefully Giant will see this and let us do an unboxing!
Yes please!
@@gcntech could you please tell me how light the bike is?
@@olifrancou7872 1200grams for frameset,means frame only about 700grams correct me
NOTE TO MYSELF: DO NOT WATCH GCN WHEN BROKE. DANGEROUS.
I would argue watching with money is more dangerous, thats how you become broke. At least you end up with a nice bike.
@@19redmiata94 being broke AND having a nice bike is definitely not the worst case.
@@gretamt-berlincyclingvideo5022 nope, Now if I could just get a bunch of money and nice bikes.
@@19redmiata94 Plan:
A) become a pro cyclist
B) become a GCN presenter + win the lottery
Heheheee
Great presentation! I have the 2019 version of this bike and it's by far the best bike I ever had!
Love the fact that this thing doesn't have an Integrated cockpit.
Are you being sarcastic?
Now if only it had an actual seatpost.
I really love the fact that it is not far from the looks of previous version. I'm rocking lower model of 2016 line and hope to upgrade to simmilar bike when the time comes!
The cockpit is more servicable and easy to travel with, but maybe not the integrated seatpost, which can't be lowered to fit in a bike case
🤔 Just finished a 94 kilometer ride on my 2007 TCR composite. Still rides like a dream...
Fantastic bikes!
SUPER NICE !! Giant's the BEST bike company on the planet, why ? Because they make everything themselves from beginning to end !!
Really loving the videos in your backgarden Si, nice pleasing background.
Don’t see much GCN talking about GIANT much , about time and good job Si love your Giant jokes
GCN making the lockdown manageable! Keep up the good work everyone and stay safe. Want to see this TCR with some miles behind it. Also how much $$$
I fell in love with the TCRs the moment I layed eyes on the original shiny metallic blue version with Mike Burrow's aero' seat post and I've now had 4 over the years! My last one was 2014 model, I loved it so I would love this one with the ISP! They look awesome! Altho' I would stick to callipers brakes to save the grams.
If TCRs still suffer from any bike snobbery, they shouldn't! I think I'd go this one over most other bikes still.
I really like that Giant has taken a more practical approach to areo. I am no pro rider and the integrated areo cockpits put me in positions that I don't want to be in on a bike. Also, accounting for someone who brings water on their rides? genius.
Good to be back, Simon!
I'll have to wait and buy a six year old secondhand one, same as I've done with a 2012 advanced sl isp model. Been riding it for a year, fantastic bike. I've got 3 tcr's now.
Great video! I'm loving this trend of bikes that are designed to be an all around complete one size does all bike (aero, light, stiff, comfortable).
If the weight goes down but the stiffness to weight ratio stays the same then stiffness has gone down.
Hmm good point 🧐 We'll need to ask Si what he meant by that
Lol! Rekt! 😂
Hi , i think stiffness is up.
STW = stiffness/weight
If STW remain the same, and weight goes down, that's mean stiffness increase.
@@keming222 No it doesn't lol
@@keming222 sorry, but you're incorrect. Try plugging in a couple numbers and see what happens. If previously, stiffness =10 and weight =5, then s/w=2. If now weight is 4, then s/w=2.5. Except si said s/w has remained the same. So for s/w=2, but w=4, stiffness must equal only 8, which is < 10
Geez I am hooked to GCN and the presenters!
Love Si!
🤔
Amazing bike and as ever, great to see Si talking bike
I have a 2014 SL0 Di2 and for me at a blink this new rendition looks the same , which I think is great for keeping its pedigree alive. Its a beauty and the Cadex wheels look awesome too,.
Well done Giant , not sure about robots, we have loved the expression 'hand built',for many years but as Si's observation are correct, we do end up with a lighter bike.
That's a HOT! My Advanced SL is only 2 years old but you've got me making excuses to myself for an upgrade.
The TCR Advanced Disc 1+ with Shimano 105 Di2 and SLR1 wheels is a great deal now.
Giant TCR has always been my dream bike. Recently bought a 2021 TCR Advanced Pro 2 compact and man it’s awesome! Definitely not as high grade from the one on this video but still super fun to ride. Swapped the carbon wheels I had on my CAAD12 to the Giant and boom! I am satisfied for years to come.
Awesome glad you're enjoying your bike!
As always, Si lives up to why I never miss a vid he does, and the bike ain’t so bad either.
Got the 2020 TCR but not the SL. Loving it and what Giant are doing, and this is just the next one to drool over.
How serendipitous, I was just looking at the Giant Defy vs the TCR. I will definitely keep my eye on these, thanks.
I think in my 46 years on earth that's the first time I've seen someone use the word serendipitous in a sentence 😄
That pigeon at the end 😂 every video Si does the pigeon is there making noises in the background 😂 love it!
He's beginning to really struggle with the pigeon 😂
I just love my TCR Advanced Pro 1 2018 model, would love to have a TCR SL if I could afford it.
I plan on buying the Pro 0 disc version for next season. Can’t wait!!
You should do a video on the best value for money bike. Love the content stay safe
super nice! love the looks of this bike.
😎 Great presentation job by integrating several "giant" into the descriptions!
I Got Impatient and bought a 2020 one, such a nice bike
Just purchased, amazing machine!
Congrats!! How much did u pay?
wow! this video well elaborates on giant tcr sl
Picking mine up this wk can’t wait
I can't wait to upgrade from my 2008 OCR3 to a newer but still used TCR :)
I have a 2006 Giant TCR Composite 0, with a full 2012 Sram Build, Reynolds Wheelset and some Vision parts too. Rides really well on the F1 Carbon.
Thanks for the TCR tour, Si. New build technologies sound like a game changer for the industry ... hmm, prices coming down in a few years (dollar-for-dollar) I hope after they recoup costs and the hype dies down. By that time, they'll probably have working graphene prototypes with inlaid universal electrical wiring, who knows. All I can say is, I've suspected many consumer industries, such as cars, for example, strategically save improvements for next year while planning obsolescence so they can keep sales numbers high - and can you blame them? Yes, and no, I suppose. The old expression about what's good for the goose is good for the gander is fine with me, but sometimes, I don't think the goose doesn't even dream about bike rides because they're too busy banking and flying around in their corporate/private jets. Anyway, I'm hoping quality control goes way up with these new construction methods so we don't have Hambini complaining about impossible tolerances leading to inevitable problems and blame shifting onto bearing and component manufacturers. You know, I kind of miss the old days when companies like Campy and Shimano focused on high quality materials and refined production methods for smooth operation and durability, and weren't so concerned with new tech to replace old tech. Guys: Make stuff that works without compromise so it's practically flawless, make it durable, make it light, and make it aero - and don't charge an arm and a leg for it! That's getting boring and annoying. Save that for the luxury car market or something else, please. Cyclists really appreciate high functionality and reliability, not just status and bling. Those who want the those things can still get car manufacturer collaborations (Colnago/Ferrari, and Bentley, Porsche , and Beamer bikes, for example) or limited editions for 15 grand plus. Just make an amazing stock TCR, for example, with lightweight, high quality wheels off the shelf for 3K and call it a day. You know it can be done profitably and people will love you for it. To keep profit margins high, go into AI program subscription performance monitoring/coaching, private tour/ride support travel packages, nutrition, or some other consumable industry, and let day-to-day riders purchase and keep one of your stock models running reliably and affordably for a decade plus with no concerns.
I work at a Giant shop and already have my order for one in.
Don't know when it will get to me, but I want it.
Si, another segment well done!
I live this bike. Definitely hot, especially in the matte Rosewood/matte Black color!!! I want it!!!
Gorgeous bike. Love it just the way it is.
I thought Si was gonna said, "I'm a GIANT fan of this silhouette" at the end...
With these bike review videos I always think the same thing "Ohh I wonder how much it weighs and how much it costs". As ever I'm left to wonder.
I get a TCR Advance pro 1 disc for my demo bike 2022. I CANT WAIT!!!!
Nice. Giant bicycles offer great value for money. I love my 2019 TCR Advanced 1 Disc.
Truth!!
Lucky my 2016 TCR Pro-0 (rim brakes), with Dura-Ace-9000 & SLR-0 wheelset only cost £2500. A joy to ride & remodelled my riding--whilst I'm not quite racing weight, it helped resolve (+yoga) a long-term IT-Band injury, due to the fit. I just hope to get a good 10-years out of it as I did my last bike (Trek 5000).
Damn it Giant!
I have an old one and this looks like it fixes most of my complaints (ie the rubbish tire clearance and the busy cockpit). Sad to see they still persist with the silly integrated seat post on the SL version as well as the boring colour schemes. It would be nice to have one with the fancy grade of carbon but the standard seat clamp of the TCR for people who can bare to gain 45g (or so) for the convenience of being able to change saddle height by more than a cm without trimming the carbon post.
EDIT: Apparently its only the top spec one that has the world's most boring paint scheme. The rest look pretty interesting.
They finally made the front end look cleaner :)
With sram axs wireless yes.... If u look at the mechanical models its worse the gear cables enter the middle of the down tube looks terrible
@@danc1829 ack, at least the OEM stem and headtube look nicer than before.
5:16 !!! that stone again !!
That Sram Red tap looks great with that bike and that would an awesome road and light gravel bike , maybe you should do a show like that . My Tarmac goes up to 30/32 tubeless and I have another set of carbon wheels (Stans no tube Avion) when I want to go down some dirt roads .
Super nice bike!!! 14 kilos Wowzers!!! Supervlight
Did you just say “So this is YOUR new Giant TCR”?, as in MINE?, that is so cool! 😀
Tecnically it's ours. Let's share it with all the other 4.935 people. That's going to be a high wattage...
I got my hands on a 2022 sl frameset. Just patiently waiting for my red groupo and my zipp 404s
I like the fact that the cockpit is completely customisable because I ride with the 380ml bar width
I am working hard to save up some money for this superbike. I MUST have this bike!
I have a 2018 Giant TCR ADVANCE DISK KOM. Color is black and orange.
I plan to upgrade the wheels. Right now it has pr2 wheel set.
This bike is a must get❤
It is gorgeous and it’s on the way to me 🥰😍💪🏽
Nice touch how you've gone for the old severed human head trick to keep the bike upright at 5.15.
Agreed.
Si is awesome.
if they integrated those cables, i'd be lining up for one!!
This new model had more aerodynamic calculation which is good when Si put an bidon on bottle cage, I still loved my 2014 tcr with square themed downtube.
They are fantastic bikes!
Probably the best mass produced bike on the market. Only very few small manufacturers can rival Giant's top end offerings for quality and almost none can offer integrated manufacture. Sram BB/chainset on a Giant not a good idea tho. Wait for next gen Dura Ace (one day...). Actually, current DA better than Sram. And yes, I do own both. Baby steps improvement over current model (hard to improve), mainly optimised for discs. Nice to have Si doing content.
Do a video on your top 5 carbon frames and why would be cool.
This brand new Giant TCR is AWESOME. One of the best bike in the world with affordable price. Wish I can have it 😍🚴🏻
Hope you get to buy one soon Angga
@@gcntech Yes, hopefully mate 🙏🏻
Just bought the TCR Advanced Pro 2 version (beautiful blue color) and it COMES WITH POWER METERS!!!
@@chocol8milkman750 wow, it's great mate! Glad to hear it...
I'm a bit biased as I own a '17 TCR. So I'll go Supernice!
I've got a 2016 Advanced Pro 0 so I'm obviously in the supernice category as well
funk44 2016 advanced tcr, supernice 😂
Haha yep, supernice! :-)))
Don't forget everyone that giant offers their Composite Guarantee. They will quite literally replace your frame if you wreck it while riding it. I haven't seen any other companies that offer this for their frames which is why i'm buying a TCR.
Being a new ish rider, it takes the fear off your mind of potentially decimating your bike while riding.
I like that Giant have rejected the trend of dropped seat stays in the pursuit of questionable aero gains. Keep them simple and clean.
I own the Entry level TCR and I freaking love it. The feel and it's natural ability to feel and be fast on a whim. I can't believe I almost bought the Defy. Don't get me wrong, the Defy is a great bike, but the TCR🤤👌
@@85afar The TCR is comfortable. It also depends on you too. However, given your situation, you may want to opt for the Defy since you can use it as a gravel bike and it will definitely be more comfortable for your situation. You should ask a bike shop.
Fav bike
Awesome roadie 😍😍😍
Super Nice all day! Love it...
But do they do a rim version? Or some brighter colours? The new Advanced Pro 0 looks amazing
#GCN #GCNTech This bike is stunning EXCEPT for that seat/heat tube junction. I can't stop looking at it.
Nice bike wish i could get one
thanks
Giant is a great brand. Great bikes and wide variety of each. You can spec the models up or down to fit your needs and your wallet.
I love my TCR 2 disc
Hi guys what bikes frame size in this video? Looks very compact
Looking forward to purchasing a TCR sl disc 2021 and building it with Shimano’s new Dura Ace, just not sure if I would go all CADEX or Enve.
Do you think the pr2 wheels really bog it down? I heard there the heaviest rims and there stock. I have a 2018 Giant TCR ADVANCE DISK KOM colors black and orange. Still have the stock pr2 wheels on it.
Still love MY18, but this one is very nice !
Sweet! I ride a 2019 TCR Advanced Pro 0 Disc. Love it. But now I want to upgrade ☹️
Nah ride that thing till it can’t anymore then get a 2025+ model
SUPER NICE! Man TCR's are so cool. Good to see Si makin a vid. That Phil Gaimon vid was AWFUL.
Looks great, simpler is better... I am so happy the humongous aero bikes that look and feel like tanks (and then need heavy rubber suspension added) are disappearing as fast as they came... it was so 2018... They just need to introduce rim brakes only top model in 2022 for the next level in lightweight and aero performance and we are all set ;) !!!
That seapost doesn't look like it comes out. How would you put it in a bike bag for travel? (or even adjust it)
Now the restriction is eased in UK, will you be doing a full review with this bike on the road? Cheers!
Thanks for the video Si, nice bike but kindna looks like my emonda slr
ordered one
What's the widest tire you can install on this frame?
Great looking bike.
Of course it’s more aero than the Trek Èmonda, the Èmonda is a old frame. Let’s see in a month when the new Èmonda comes out.
Regarding the stiffness, it’s rumored that the Èmonda will come in a 800oclv layup..