NEW 2021 TCR (Plus others as they're announced)
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:05 pm
Giant today took the wraps of the all-new 2021 TCR range....
https://cyclingtips.com/2020/04/2021-gi ... evolution/
Although broadly similar to the the current model, the new one does have some small tweaks.Tube shapes are reprofiled, and geometry is slightly tweaked, with a bit more wheelbase in the front of the bike, and a bit more bottom bracket drop to lower the centre of gravity. The main reason for this latter tweak is to compensate for the disc-braked version's capacity to take 32mm tyres. Note that it's actual 32mm, not manufacturers' often fuzzy claimed 32, not mentioning anyone in particular but nodding to a German brand starting with C and ending with ontinental.... Rim-braked models - yes they are still in the range - remain limited to 28mm, primarily due to brake caliper limitations.
In line with the current series, the TCR is specced in "entry" level Advanced, mid-level Advanced Pro and top-spec Advanced SL, in both rim and disc-brake variants. SL Disc frames are designed for electronic groups only, with no guides for mechanical cabling; the other frames will take both. The article linked suggests that - departing from the current generation - the Advanced and Pro models use different frames; currently it's the fork that differentiates the two but they share the same frame. I'll need to dig out more info to clarify that one.
Slightly surprisingly, the front end hasn't gone the fully-concealed route of the Propel and Defy models; Giant's justification is that the TCR's largest customer base is amateur racers, so they've kept the front end relatively conventional for ease of service (which will make my life easier too).
Full model range details aren't yet released, but they range from the base model Tiagra-equipped Advanced 3 up the the SRAM Red AXS Advanced SL0 Disc. We will likely not get the full range of what's offered overseas, nothing new there, but expect similar to what's currently on offer. No word on pricing or availability at this stage, but typically the local launch is late July. Given the current climate, pricing wil be anyone's guess until launch time.
https://cyclingtips.com/2020/04/2021-gi ... evolution/
Although broadly similar to the the current model, the new one does have some small tweaks.Tube shapes are reprofiled, and geometry is slightly tweaked, with a bit more wheelbase in the front of the bike, and a bit more bottom bracket drop to lower the centre of gravity. The main reason for this latter tweak is to compensate for the disc-braked version's capacity to take 32mm tyres. Note that it's actual 32mm, not manufacturers' often fuzzy claimed 32, not mentioning anyone in particular but nodding to a German brand starting with C and ending with ontinental.... Rim-braked models - yes they are still in the range - remain limited to 28mm, primarily due to brake caliper limitations.
In line with the current series, the TCR is specced in "entry" level Advanced, mid-level Advanced Pro and top-spec Advanced SL, in both rim and disc-brake variants. SL Disc frames are designed for electronic groups only, with no guides for mechanical cabling; the other frames will take both. The article linked suggests that - departing from the current generation - the Advanced and Pro models use different frames; currently it's the fork that differentiates the two but they share the same frame. I'll need to dig out more info to clarify that one.
Slightly surprisingly, the front end hasn't gone the fully-concealed route of the Propel and Defy models; Giant's justification is that the TCR's largest customer base is amateur racers, so they've kept the front end relatively conventional for ease of service (which will make my life easier too).
Full model range details aren't yet released, but they range from the base model Tiagra-equipped Advanced 3 up the the SRAM Red AXS Advanced SL0 Disc. We will likely not get the full range of what's offered overseas, nothing new there, but expect similar to what's currently on offer. No word on pricing or availability at this stage, but typically the local launch is late July. Given the current climate, pricing wil be anyone's guess until launch time.