Giant TCR Alliance 1 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model TCR Alliance 1
First production 2009
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Giant TCR Alliance 1 Parts   
Available Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Kenda Kriterium Pro LR3
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Tektro TK-580 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsGiant Alliance Composite and AL
Frame typeTIG-welded and Monocoque
Handlebar constructionAL Anatomic Bend
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3D Forged
Headset size1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Giant TCR Alliance 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant TCR Alliance 1

Component group setsShimano 105
Available colors - White and Composite
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Composite


Giant TCR Alliance 1 bike review

Giant produced the TCR Alliance 1 bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,725.00.
TCR Alliance 1 bike is available in many sizes such as Xsmall , small , medium , medium/large , large and xlarge .
Giant Road TCR Alliance 1 can be found in a few colors, among these colors White and Composite .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Kenda Kriterium Pro LR3 tires and Sapim Race spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 22, 24-hole/28-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Tektro TK-580 brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers braking system and Formula sealed hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Giant Alliance Composite/AL material for the frame. AL anatomic bend high strength material is used on the handlebar of this TCR Alliance 1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of 3D Forged.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact, 34/50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano 105 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI gear shift levers.