First look: 2017 Giant TCX Advanced Pro 1 Giant's latest top-end carbon cyclocross race bike Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Whatsapp Share on Reddit Email to a friend By Russell Eich Published: September 10, 2016 at 4:00 pm Giant’s TCX Advanced Pro 1 is its cyclocross weapon for 2017 Russell Eich / Immediate Media A press-fit BB386 channels your power Russell Eich / Immediate Media The frame is ready for a front derailleur or alternate cable routings Russell Eich / Immediate Media Plenty of clearance back here Russell Eich / Immediate Media Shimano’s flawless Ultegra Di2 changer handles the 11-speed gearing Russell Eich / Immediate Media A 12mm thru-axle is up front Russell Eich / Immediate Media Plenty of carbon at the junction of the down tube and chainstays Russell Eich / Immediate Media Giant’s unique OverDrive2 head tube provides steering prowess Russell Eich / Immediate Media Giant’s own saddle looks nice and flat Russell Eich / Immediate Media The CXR 1 wheels are wide and tubeless ready out of the box Russell Eich / Immediate Media Schwalbe tires are making some big claims right there Russell Eich / Immediate Media Do not fret, the frame is UCI-approved Russell Eich / Immediate Media And the UCI approves of the fork as well Russell Eich / Immediate Media FSA’s SLK Light crank spins a 40T ring Russell Eich / Immediate Media MegaTooth sounds like a dinosaur, but it’s just FSA’s name for narrow/wide teeth on a chainring Russell Eich / Immediate Media Looks are clean with bolt that thread in from the back Russell Eich / Immediate Media A mini chainguide takes the place of a front derailleur Russell Eich / Immediate Media Swapping stems might be tricky since Giant’s OverDrive2 still exists with its interesting 1 1/4in steerer Russell Eich / Immediate Media Shimano’s Di2 electric drivetrains are incredible but the placement of the junction box still baffles me Russell Eich / Immediate Media Giant’s D-Fuse SL seatpost is built for comfort Russell Eich / Immediate Media Auto Align, never worry about a crooked saddle again Russell Eich / Immediate Media
