Giant TCR 2 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | TCR 2 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Giant TCR 2 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vredestein Fortezza |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Giant EXT Pro Carbon and aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 12-hole and 16-hole Rigida CSU |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Aero Carbon Fiber |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted Giant CU92 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli Touch E |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Mike Burrows Adjustable Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) HP-233 Aluminum |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-R80 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/52 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant TCR 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano 105SC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant TCR 2
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Available colors | - Cyan blue kandy |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-161 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Mike Burrows Carbon |
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Giant produced the TCR 2 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,299.95.
TCR 2 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Giant Road TCR 2 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Cyan blue kandy .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Vredestein Fortezza tires and Carbon fiber spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida CSU, 12-hole/16-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers braking system and Giant EXT Pro Carbon/aluminum hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Giant CU92 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Cinelli Touch E high strength material is used on the handlebar of this TCR 2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mike Burrows adjustable aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105SC, 39/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-R80 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control gear shift levers.