Giant TCR - 2022-23, Small

Here’s a detailed breakdown of your Giant TCR with SRAM Red AXS, an elite-level performance road bike built for serious riders:

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Core Specs:

 • Brand / Model: Giant TCR Advanced

 • MSRP: $12000

 • Weight: 15.4 lbs — extremely light, ideal for climbers and all-rounders.

 • Fit Range: Best for riders 5’2” to 5’7” — suitable for smaller to medium riders.

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Drivetrain:

 • Groupset: SRAM Red AXS (12-speed) — top-tier wireless shifting, lightest electronic road group available.

 • Crankset: 170mm, with 46/33T chainrings — compact gearing, excellent for climbing and endurance riding.

 • Cassette: 10-33T — wide-range cassette, offers a very low climbing gear when paired with the 33T chainring.

 • Drivetrain Type: 2x12 wireless electronic — extremely precise and customizable via the AXS app.

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Frame & Ride Quality:

 • Frame: High-modulus carbon Giant TCR Advanced frame — stiff, responsive, and one of the best climber’s frames in the world.

 • Fork: Giant full carbon — designed for precise handling and reduced weight.

 • Seatpost: Giant carbon aero post — adds comfort and maintains aerodynamic advantage.

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Wheelset & Tires:

 • Wheels: Roval Rapide CL50 carbon — top-tier mid-depth aero wheels; stiff, light, and fast.

 • Tires: Continental Grand Prix 5000 32C — top choice for performance + comfort; 32C adds a plush ride, great for long-distance endurance or rougher roads.

 • Tubeless Compatibility: Yes — ready for reduced rolling resistance and increased flat protection.

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Cockpit & Saddle:

 • Handlebars: ENVE carbon 420mm — premium carbon bars offering excellent vibration damping and precise handling.

 • Stem: 90mm — short for better control and a more upright position, likely well-suited for smaller riders.

 • Saddle: Fizik Argo Adaptive — one of the most advanced 3D-printed saddles, optimized for pressure relief and comfort in aggressive positions.

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Condition:

 • Mileage: Under 1,000 miles — drivetrain and frame should be in excellent condition, possibly only showing minor cosmetic wear.

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Overall Evaluation:

This Giant TCR is a top-tier climbing and all-round race bike, extremely light and built with elite-level components from SRAM Red AXS, ENVE, and Roval. The gear ratios make it a superb option for hilly or mountainous terrain, and the wide tires and tubeless setup bring added comfort without sacrificing speed.

Pros:

 • Ultra-lightweight and responsive

 • Race-ready drivetrain (wireless, 2x12)

 • High-end cockpit and wheels

 • Tire clearance for 32C — makes it endurance-capable

Ideal for: Competitive road riders, climbers, or anyone wanting one of the best lightweight bikes on the market that can also handle longer, rougher rides comfortably.