Thanks for watching, hit like if you did and subscribe for more content :) Also wanted to add, still not dialled in my fit yet hence running the spacers still, next year I will!
I've had the 2022 iridescent blue version of this bike, now owned for a year and it's been flawless. Comparing this to my much loved 2012 sl alloy Giant Defy even with years of upgrades, you can see and feel how much advancements there have been over the years. This bike feels so agile, responsive and it urges you to go fast all the time! My stava account definitely tells me I own a fast bike. If your looking for something that is great at all road disciplines, I would recommend the TCR all day long. It's actually so good the new Propel looks like a TCR, I just hope this amazing bike doesn't become discontinued.v
I have this same bike. I bought it in 2022 with SRAM Force groupset. I love everything about it except for speedy, steep descents. When my speedometer hits 64 kph or faster, the bike feels very sketchy and about half the time the "death whobbles" set in. I have decided to sell bike since fast descents are scary rather than exciting as they have been on my other bikes. I'm glad others who follow this channel do not have this problem, but I have read on the Internet of others experiencing uncontrollable whobbles at high speeds while descending. It's too bad because I absolutely love everything else about this bike.
I've been riding an Argon 18, Krypton for a decade. I just ordered this exact bike for all the reasons you mentioned and then stumbled upon your video. Thanks for confirming my decision! I hope to be riding it by Mid-September, 2023
I’m sure you’ll love it! I plan to make a follow up video soon, I’ve had a couple of niggles but on the whole it’s a brilliant bike. It’s also helped push me further as a cyclist too this year entering more competitive events. I’m super happy with it, it’s with me in Italy right now!
Great review Mike, thank you. I'll hit subscribe. Was just in a minor car crash and my Trek Madone 5.2 frame was cracked. Just ordered this bike used from The Pro's Closet with a few minor blemishes (all stuff I'd have in a few weeks of riding anyway) for about 1,000USD off retail. Can't wait to take it for a spin. I bought it based on your review as you gave a everyman's perspective on why you purchased it and its potential flaws.
Thanks for the comment, sorry to hear about your accident. You'll love the bike, I've been using it a lot now it's summer and i am really enjoying riding it. I'll likely be doing a follow up review in the next month too :)
I have the same bike and absolutely love it! Enjoy. I'm 177cm tall and run the M frame with 120mm stem. Had to buy the stem from Europe because we couldn't find one in the UK. Also swapped to GP500S TR tyres in a 30mm but will change to 28mm for 2023. They are very comfortable but do look fairly bulky. 28 should be a good compromise. Thanks for a straightforward rundown of your bike. 👍🏼
Congrats. So shiny... I have the same bike. My only minor issue, is a creaking seatpost when it gets a bit of moisture......and I have to keep tapping the brakes when riding with mates 😁. The wheels / cadex tyres are faster than others in a crit (tested freewheeling down hills). Enjoy the bike Mike.
To cure the creaky the seatpost, grease the inside of expanding wedge & after giving the seat tube a good clean apply a decent amount of fibre paste & you should be good. There isn't much gripper paste in there from factory & with all the alterations made to the seat post during build & fit you lose a bit.
one can see you being so proud of this very nice bike! this made me goosebumbs - very cool. I agree on this fantastic color - have been checking this very bike and it perfectly fits my proportions/geometry needs, but unfortunately can't afford it.
I’m eyeing this bike myself, I wondering when you mentioned proportions/geometry what is it you checked for correct fitting ? It’s my first road bike so still learning.
Nice color on your bike, I bought one at the beginning of last year, also a model without a power meter as I wanted to fit 165mm cranks anyway so it help keep the price down. I also wanted the hassle-free front end, no hidden cables. Regarding the saddle, on previous bikes I have been through many saddles until I finally got comfortable on Fabric Line saddles which I fit to all my bikes, however I removed the Giant Approach saddle from my TCR and put it on my single speed and have done many miles on this saddle and it is just as good as the Fabric Line saddles for me, so they got that one right.
I’ve got the exact same bike and it’s great the SLR 1 freehub sound is very nice. Got mine in April did 2000 miles and now it’s in hibernation till April. I found the cadex tyres absolutely bomb proof. But have some GP5000 S TR to fit. Tempted to get some climbing wheels setup as a clincher.
Everyone use to say that about internal routing but now it’s the standard. Full internal is the next phase and the “extra” time it takes for maintenance is minimal.
Hey mike - i have same wheels - do you find they dont hold steady in wind ? when I get a cross wind i find they really get blown , my other stock alu wheels on cannondale and trek dont have this issue for me.
Your other wheels won't be a deep rim though? This is just the price you pay for deeper rims, I don't use this bike in very windy conditions, but saying that the wheels aren't super deep so aren't as sketchy as a 50mm+ rim. Also if you're lighter it will effect you more.
Thanks Bob, yes it's all still in a very neutral position, everything is currently centred as it came from the shop. I need to dial in my position, the stem needs dropping too, but I'll do this next year when I can get a few miles in and work out what works for me!
Had the bike for about 8 months. Love it. Mine is also away for winter. Really looking forward to the new year to get out on it again. I fancy getting an extra wheelset for it 25's on Scottish roads maybe aren't the best. I fancy a set of Hunt limitless with 30's. Really love the loud hub on slr1's so any spare wheels need to be equally aggressive. My cadex rear tyre blew out at rim 2nd ride. Running 25mm schwalbe Pro 0's. I didn't think 28's or larger would fit great on narrow slr1 rims. You confident it would be OK and not light bulb situation?
Glad you're loving it Ricky. I spoke to the shop about tyres and they recommended a set of 28s, I think it'll work well, especially being able to run lower pressures. Concerning about the blow out, what pressure were you running?
@@MikeJenicCycling Nice one Mike good to know. Thanks for making the video, and passing on tyre knowledge. Cheaper option than the new wheel set. I believe around 85psi. I hit a pothole going downhill at speed on a country lane I've never been on before. Its my first road bike, I've ridden cross and gravel bikes in the past for years, so was probably being a bit rough. They are good tyres the puncture was a sidewall weak spot, but I get along with pro 1s better, gave the x1 intact cadex to bike mechanic he races on them. Will try some pro 0 in 28's. Very much looking forward to better weather enjoy the bike and will subscribe to see what you do with it. Ps I put some assioma duo power pedals on mine BTW thru are great. Also looking to get it as close to slammed as I can next year will schedule a bike fit.
@@ricky7396 I also have the Assiomas, been happy with mine, although I have the uno. I assume you weight about 80Kg, the Giant site does indeed tell you to go to about 85psi for that weight. It's such a grey area, as hookless really isn't made for pressures above 72.5psi but Giant have tested beyond that. However if you went for 28mm tyres you'd be safely down at 65psi - www.cadex-cycling.com/gb/tire-pressure
@@MikeJenicCycling yeah think I was about 83kg for majority of time on tcr this year. I have a giant revolt gravel bike also. I have to keep notes to remind myself what to pump up to. Think I will order soon grab a deal over the holidays. Think larger tyres will extend the amount of the year its suitable to ride a bike like that as well. Cheers enjoy the holidays.
⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 6:35 what is your bike box? I have the same bike and I have an aging EVOC bike BAG that will soon need replacing… the brake hoses at the front are pretty stiff, so I need a bag/box that you accommodate their “flexibility”….
I have the OG bike box alan, took the TCR away for the first time in it a few weeks ago and it fit nicely. Bars off the stem, seatpost out (but wiring can stay connected) and wheels off.
I'm running the 110mm yes, it's something I might change next year if needed as like you I'm on the small side of ML really. At least it's simple and cheap to swap out!
Thanks for watching, hit like if you did and subscribe for more content :) Also wanted to add, still not dialled in my fit yet hence running the spacers still, next year I will!
Exactly my story too. Upgraded to this bike from my canyon endurance. Love the bike.. it just wants to go fast!
I've had the 2022 iridescent blue version of this bike, now owned for a year and it's been flawless. Comparing this to my much loved 2012 sl alloy Giant Defy even with years of upgrades, you can see and feel how much advancements there have been over the years. This bike feels so agile, responsive and it urges you to go fast all the time! My stava account definitely tells me I own a fast bike. If your looking for something that is great at all road disciplines, I would recommend the TCR all day long. It's actually so good the new Propel looks like a TCR, I just hope this amazing bike doesn't become discontinued.v
I have this same bike. I bought it in 2022 with SRAM Force groupset. I love everything about it except for speedy, steep descents. When my speedometer hits 64 kph or faster, the bike feels very sketchy and about half the time the "death whobbles" set in. I have decided to sell bike since fast descents are scary rather than exciting as they have been on my other bikes. I'm glad others who follow this channel do not have this problem, but I have read on the Internet of others experiencing uncontrollable whobbles at high speeds while descending. It's too bad because I absolutely love everything else about this bike.
Did you try different tyres?
I found the cadex 25s very unstable, since switching to continental 28s it’s like a different bike!
I've been riding an Argon 18, Krypton for a decade. I just ordered this exact bike for all the reasons you mentioned and then stumbled upon your video. Thanks for confirming my decision! I hope to be riding it by Mid-September, 2023
I’m sure you’ll love it! I plan to make a follow up video soon, I’ve had a couple of niggles but on the whole it’s a brilliant bike. It’s also helped push me further as a cyclist too this year entering more competitive events. I’m super happy with it, it’s with me in Italy right now!
Great review Mike, thank you. I'll hit subscribe. Was just in a minor car crash and my Trek Madone 5.2 frame was cracked. Just ordered this bike used from The Pro's Closet with a few minor blemishes (all stuff I'd have in a few weeks of riding anyway) for about 1,000USD off retail. Can't wait to take it for a spin. I bought it based on your review as you gave a everyman's perspective on why you purchased it and its potential flaws.
Thanks for the comment, sorry to hear about your accident. You'll love the bike, I've been using it a lot now it's summer and i am really enjoying riding it. I'll likely be doing a follow up review in the next month too :)
Gotta do some research on the button option on the horns that change the wahoo screens.
I have the same bike and absolutely love it! Enjoy.
I'm 177cm tall and run the M frame with 120mm stem. Had to buy the stem from Europe because we couldn't find one in the UK. Also swapped to GP500S TR tyres in a 30mm but will change to 28mm for 2023. They are very comfortable but do look fairly bulky. 28 should be a good compromise.
Thanks for a straightforward rundown of your bike. 👍🏼
I am same height, went for size M. went for shorter stem at 100mm
Thanks for comment, I am 176 and wanted to ensure my bike size before ordering
Hi, I’m looking at this bike as well. I’ve just been reading the comments about stem size. I’m 6ft any recommendations on correct stem size ?
Congrats. So shiny...
I have the same bike. My only minor issue, is a creaking seatpost when it gets a bit of moisture......and I have to keep tapping the brakes when riding with mates 😁. The wheels / cadex tyres are faster than others in a crit (tested freewheeling down hills).
Enjoy the bike Mike.
To cure the creaky the seatpost, grease the inside of expanding wedge & after giving the seat tube a good clean apply a decent amount of fibre paste & you should be good. There isn't much gripper paste in there from factory & with all the alterations made to the seat post during build & fit you lose a bit.
one can see you being so proud of this very nice bike! this made me goosebumbs - very cool. I agree on this fantastic color - have been checking this very bike and it perfectly fits my proportions/geometry needs, but unfortunately can't afford it.
I’m eyeing this bike myself, I wondering when you mentioned proportions/geometry what is it you checked for correct fitting ? It’s my first road bike so still learning.
goosebumbs ? a bit too much maybe
Lovely bike! Great intro to it, I think the TCR would be my Giant of choice
Cheers Dan!
Nice color on your bike, I bought one at the beginning of last year, also a model without a power meter as I wanted to fit 165mm cranks anyway so it help keep the price down. I also wanted the hassle-free front end, no hidden cables. Regarding the saddle, on previous bikes I have been through many saddles until I finally got comfortable on Fabric Line saddles which I fit to all my bikes, however I removed the Giant Approach saddle from my TCR and put it on my single speed and have done many miles on this saddle and it is just as good as the Fabric Line saddles for me, so they got that one right.
I’ve got the exact same bike and it’s great the SLR 1 freehub sound is very nice. Got mine in April did 2000 miles and now it’s in hibernation till April. I found the cadex tyres absolutely bomb proof. But have some GP5000 S TR to fit. Tempted to get some climbing wheels setup as a clincher.
It is loud? How loud? I wonder if the free hub on the 2023 TCR ADVANCED PRO
DISC 0 AR is different.
I have the same and I love it....fast and stiff...its "Amber glow" mate, not orange.
Love the Halloween colors.
Great looking bike! I'm a TCR owner myself (different model though).
What a beautiful bike! IMO this is Giant's magnum opus. And Ultegra di2 with that paint, it's a no brainer. Sadly I haven't got the cash..
Awesome bike mate. Full Internal cables = expensive maintenance bill from your mechanic 🤣
Thanks! And yep I agree, harder to maintain, it does look cool though!
Everyone use to say that about internal routing but now it’s the standard. Full internal is the next phase and the “extra” time it takes for maintenance is minimal.
Nice one Mike been considering the same bike 👌
Cheers Alan, can't wait to use it again next year. I got it from up your way actually, Pedal Power in West Calder.
That's a stunner!!!!!
Lovely bike. My Mrs would go spare if i brought it into the lounge.
😂 It's my clean summer bike though 😛
Hey mike - i have same wheels - do you find they dont hold steady in wind ? when I get a cross wind i find they really get blown , my other stock alu wheels on cannondale and trek dont have this issue for me.
Your other wheels won't be a deep rim though? This is just the price you pay for deeper rims, I don't use this bike in very windy conditions, but saying that the wheels aren't super deep so aren't as sketchy as a 50mm+ rim. Also if you're lighter it will effect you more.
Yes please let us know how the conti s tr 28 feels and look on the slr1. I've been lokking forward to do the update for a while now :D
I just fitted them last week, will test them out and let you know how I find them, the weather here is still pretty poor so not been out on them yet.
@@MikeJenicCycling I'm exited could you send us a teaser with some picks??
Fire me a DM over on instagram and I’ll send you some photos of how they fit!
Nice video. Do you have a source that talks about the “newer” version with a PM please?
Thanks! One of the other comments mentions it, it’s on the giant Italian website
welke frame maat?
nice bike. Handlebar looks a bit awkward though, pointing upward instead of horizontal, looking from the side.
Thanks Bob, yes it's all still in a very neutral position, everything is currently centred as it came from the shop. I need to dial in my position, the stem needs dropping too, but I'll do this next year when I can get a few miles in and work out what works for me!
Had the bike for about 8 months. Love it. Mine is also away for winter. Really looking forward to the new year to get out on it again. I fancy getting an extra wheelset for it 25's on Scottish roads maybe aren't the best. I fancy a set of Hunt limitless with 30's. Really love the loud hub on slr1's so any spare wheels need to be equally aggressive. My cadex rear tyre blew out at rim 2nd ride. Running 25mm schwalbe Pro 0's. I didn't think 28's or larger would fit great on narrow slr1 rims. You confident it would be OK and not light bulb situation?
Glad you're loving it Ricky. I spoke to the shop about tyres and they recommended a set of 28s, I think it'll work well, especially being able to run lower pressures. Concerning about the blow out, what pressure were you running?
@@MikeJenicCycling Nice one Mike good to know. Thanks for making the video, and passing on tyre knowledge. Cheaper option than the new wheel set. I believe around 85psi. I hit a pothole going downhill at speed on a country lane I've never been on before. Its my first road bike, I've ridden cross and gravel bikes in the past for years, so was probably being a bit rough. They are good tyres the puncture was a sidewall weak spot, but I get along with pro 1s better, gave the x1 intact cadex to bike mechanic he races on them. Will try some pro 0 in 28's. Very much looking forward to better weather enjoy the bike and will subscribe to see what you do with it. Ps I put some assioma duo power pedals on mine BTW thru are great. Also looking to get it as close to slammed as I can next year will schedule a bike fit.
@@ricky7396 I also have the Assiomas, been happy with mine, although I have the uno. I assume you weight about 80Kg, the Giant site does indeed tell you to go to about 85psi for that weight. It's such a grey area, as hookless really isn't made for pressures above 72.5psi but Giant have tested beyond that. However if you went for 28mm tyres you'd be safely down at 65psi - www.cadex-cycling.com/gb/tire-pressure
@@MikeJenicCycling yeah think I was about 83kg for majority of time on tcr this year. I have a giant revolt gravel bike also. I have to keep notes to remind myself what to pump up to. Think I will order soon grab a deal over the holidays. Think larger tyres will extend the amount of the year its suitable to ride a bike like that as well. Cheers enjoy the holidays.
⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 6:35 what is your bike box? I have the same bike and I have an aging EVOC bike BAG that will soon need replacing… the brake hoses at the front are pretty stiff, so I need a bag/box that you accommodate their “flexibility”….
I have the OG bike box alan, took the TCR away for the first time in it a few weeks ago and it fit nicely. Bars off the stem, seatpost out (but wiring can stay connected) and wheels off.
@@MikeJenicCycling thanks a lot! I will look into it! 👍🏾👊🏾👌🏾
Can i make the cable fullu intergrated by using different stem and bar?
How has this bike held up? any regrets? I'm thinking of this or a specialized Aethos.
scott rc 15 or giant tcr pro 0?? what do you recommend?thanks
Just ordered mine......
How have you liked it so far?
Hi there, is the wheel compactible with clincher tyres or only purely tubeless tyres?
Only hookless compatible tyres, all of which are tubeless.
What about wheelset? What psi you ride? Do they blow up?
I ride 65psi on 28mm tyres. No, they don’t blow up 😂
What's the bike size and your height?
Hi, I'm 180cm and it's an ML
What is the size mate?
Good question, forgot to mention it! It's an ML
@@MikeJenicCycling we have the same size I'm running a 100 mm though. I'm 181 CM , I should have bought an M though. Do you have 110 mm stem?
I'm running the 110mm yes, it's something I might change next year if needed as like you I'm on the small side of ML really. At least it's simple and cheap to swap out!
Because what we all really want are heavier bikes
Hookless rims = deal breaker
Get over it
I would never get electronic shifter... My 11 speed manual shifter on the TCR advanced T w o is superior Is for that reason
I love your channel and your inspiring videos! This channel desperately needs "Promo sm"!