Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 2012

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Giant Tcr Advanced SL 1 2012.

• Top of the range frame and fork
• Super light weight
• Race ready
• Lifetime frame guarantee

All bikes might look pretty much the same. Many models even have a similar name. TCR Composite, TCR Advanced, TCR Advanced SL are all different variations of a theme and although sharing exactly the same race inspired geometry (TCR) they are vastly different in their construction. The materials used in each of the three is the first point of difference with the Composite frame created from T-600, while the Advanced is from T-700 and the Advanced SL from the highest performance T-800. The method of construction varies from model to model too, ensuring that not only does the Advanced SL frame end up lighter than its stablemates (and almost every other frame  made) but it also gets stronger, stiffer................faster.

Giant Advanced SL Composite Technology

The highest-performance T-800 raw carbon-fiber material is painstakingly woven in Giant’s own composite factory to create the most cutting-edge frames available today. This is the technology used by Giant’s world championship-caliber racers as they compete in the most demanding events on the planet. These frames feature the most advanced engineering and construction methods, including:

Fusion Process: Advanced SL top-tubes are “grafted” to the seat-tube using filament winding and co-molding. This complex process involves hand-weaving the two tubes together, then re-molding the area under heat and high pressure to unify the junction—resulting in a lighter, stronger junction than with traditional molding.

CNT Technology: Carbon Nanotube Technology refers to a microscopic polymer added to Giant’s custom-blended resin. Acting like miniature buttresses, CNT particles strengthen the layers of composite. Frames featuring CNT are 14 percent more impact-resistant than those without it.

Continuous Fiber Technology: This new manufacturing process allows Giant to construct the front triangle of Advanced SL bicycles with larger, and therefore fewer, sections of composite material. With fewer pieces and junctions, the frames are up to 100 grams lighter and significantly stronger.

The 2012 Giant TCR Advanced SL shatters the mold of every composite bike that came before it. Using Advanced SL-grade composite material and breakthrough manufacturing processes the result is the lightest, stiffest road frame ever produced by Giant. Steering precision is boosted by the new oversize OverDrive 2 head-tube / fork combination for the surest most positive feeling front end ever experienced, allowing the rider to attack into corners at high speed with total confidence. The MegaDrive down-tube and PowerCore bottom bracket improve power transfer and efficiency ensuring every single watt of the riders energy is transformed into forward motion.

For most riders, the level of feedback from the bike and the sheer performance will be far superior to anything they have experienced in the past. It will be a revelation and will bring a new excitement to their riding, encouraging them to ride harder, ride longer, ride better....................win more often.

The 2012 Giant Advanced SL 1 is equipped with the latest Dura Ace ensemble from Shimano, featuring precise and easy to use STI levers, 20 speed gear system and powerful dual pivot brakes. Components of the highest quality and light enough to enhance the bike as does the Giant composite seat post, composite handlebar, alloy head stem, P-SLR1 wheels and Fizik Arione saddle. A genuine rocketship, the Advanced SL is capable of handling even more than you can dish out.     

Product Code: tcradvancedsl12012

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