2014 Giant TCX Advanced 1
Cyclocross season is pretty much upon us and there already are the first threads about cross bikes in our forum. We now look at the 2014 Giant TCX Advanced 1 cross bike we saw at Eurobike last week. Disc brakes, water bottle bosses and a distinctive paint scheme are the first things we noticed. Like other GianT TCX bikes this one is available in 5 sizes and retails for $4,050.
In a sea of black carbon bikes this Giant TCX Advanced 1 stands proudly on its own.
The view from above shows even more color and the 2 sets of water bottle bosses.
We will likely see more SRAM S-Series HRD700 brake/shift combos on 2014 cross bikes.
The Advanced-grade composite fork features a 15mm thru-axle
Up close with the SRAM HRD700 hydraulic disc brake on the fork.
A Fizik Antares saddle on a Giant D-Fuse SL Composite post.
The rear end of the Giant TCX Advanced 1.
The Rotor 3DF 36/46 crank set is a nice choice.
The downtube of the Giant TCX Advanced 1
A SRAM Force derailleur does the shifting duties on a SRAM 11-28 cassette.
A closer look at the SRAM HRD700 disc brake on the rear.
Schwalbe 700×35 tires are mounted on Giant P-CXR1 wheels.
If the $4,050 are too rich for you considering this might be your third or fourth bike, you can get a very nice aluminum Giant cross bike with disc brakes for $1,600.
All images © Herbert Krabel / slowtwitch.com
