New Giant TCR SL Disc | An Updated Iconic Road Bike

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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[christian]

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.

[Soldier]

Si is my favourite presenter, really personable, love his rubbish jokes 😂

[kieranself]

I have a TCR advanced 2 2018. Absolutely love it. Giant doesn’t get the recognition it deserves like all the other bandwagon brands.

[aacc]

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 I wish I could buy this new one! The TCR line is such a great bike!

[davidjones]

Love my 2007 TCR. After tens of thousands of kms it still looks good and rides like a dream. Gotta be happy with that!

[yahyabaali]

Hi Si, I love the video and bike. I think you forgot to mention how we can win that bike 😂

[gretamt-berlincyclingvideo]

NOTE TO MYSELF: DO NOT WATCH GCN WHEN BROKE. DANGEROUS.

[zimboy]

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 ;)

[robertlacasse]

Great presentation! I have the 2019 version of this bike and it's by far the best bike I ever had!

[glharlor]

Love the fact that this thing doesn't have an Integrated cockpit.

[earthstick]

If the weight goes down but the stiffness to weight ratio stays the same then stiffness has gone down.

[Furiousme]

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!

[kevinmiller]

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.

[soloist]

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.

[veRodriguez]

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.

[alexandermayer]

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.

[mister_ray]

The TCR Advanced Disc 1+ with Shimano 105 Di2 and SLR1 wheels is a great deal now.

[cvb]

🤔 Just finished a 94 kilometer ride on my 2007 TCR composite. Still rides like a dream...

Don’t see much GCN talking about GIANT much, about time and good job Si love your Giant jokes

[geoffpyke]

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.