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Giant
2012 TCX Advanced SL
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An Advanced SL-grade (T-800) composite frame forms the heart of this light, stiff and compliant ‘cross bike. Laid-up by hand, every TCX Advanced SL adds bump-smoothing comfort to aggressive racing performance. Whether you’re sprinting out of the corners or descending a mud-soaked hillside, the TCX Advanced SL is designed for one goal: to get you to the finish line first. Each frame features:
• OverDrive headtube for additional steering stiffness and control
• MegaDrive downtube to tie together the massive headtube and bottom bracket
• PowerCore bottom bracket for outstanding pedaling stiffness
• Fusion construction for minimal weight
• Integrated seatmast for maximum performance and minimal weight
• Lightest weight, T-800 composite frame material
The TCX Advanced SL series offers performance-minded ‘cross racers the ideal tool for winning. Each model in the TCX Advanced SL series features:
• Outstanding front and rear wheel mud clearance
• Internal cable routing for clean braking and shifting performance
• Full composite fork (including steerer)
Specifications:
| Sizes | S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| Colours | Composite/White/Blue |
| Frame | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost |
| Fork | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steere |
| Shock | N / A |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact, 31.8 |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Seatpost | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Antares w/ K:ium Rails |
| Pedals | N / A |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Brakes | TRP EuroX-Mag, Custom Blue |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace 11x28, 10-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | FSA K-Force Light MegaExo, 36/46 |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaExo, Press Fit |
| Rims | Giant P-SLR1 Aero WheelSystem |
| Hubs | Giant P-SLR1 Aero WheelSystem |
| Spokes | Giant P-SLR1 Aero WheelSystem |
| Tires | Vittoria Cross XM Pro 150 tpi, 700x32, Folding |
| Extras | ISP Clamp Provided: Regular 30mm |
Geometry:
| Size | Head Angle | Seat Angle | Toptube | Headtube | Chainstay | Wheelbase | Standover Height |
| Centimeters | Degrees | Degrees | Centimeters | Centimeters | Centimeters | Centimeters | Inches |
| S/53 | 71.0 | 73.5 | 53.5 | 13.0 | 43.0 | 101.6 | 31.0 |
| M/55.5 | 71.5 | 73.0 | 54.5 | 14.5 | 43.0 | 102.2 | 31.7 |
| M/L/56.5 | 72.0 | 73.0 | 56.0 | 16.0 | 43.0 | 103.2 | 32.5 |
| L/57.5 | 72.5 | 73.0 | 57.5 | 17.5 | 43.0 | 104.2 | 33.1 |
| XL/59 | 72.5 | 73.0 | 54.5 | 19.0 | 43.0 | 105.2 | 33.9 |