Newbie - Giant TCR Pro 1 build
Hi all,
New on here.... so be gentle plz!
I have a 2012 giant tcr (old 10 speed 105). This will be kept for winter, bad weather, training and turbo
Also just bought a new 2017 giant tcr pro 1 frame (with standard stem and seatpost), so far I've purchased full ultegra 6800 groupset.
Hoping ye can shed some light as to what components to fit for this build? I'm 6'6" tall, it will be used for solo and group rides...... no real plans to race.
All help and advice is welcome & greatly appreciated!
Dave
New on here.... so be gentle plz!
I have a 2012 giant tcr (old 10 speed 105). This will be kept for winter, bad weather, training and turbo
Also just bought a new 2017 giant tcr pro 1 frame (with standard stem and seatpost), so far I've purchased full ultegra 6800 groupset.
Hoping ye can shed some light as to what components to fit for this build? I'm 6'6" tall, it will be used for solo and group rides...... no real plans to race.
All help and advice is welcome & greatly appreciated!
Dave
I'd put a new BB in it. Either BBInfiniti and Hambini one-side insert. Token or Wheels Mfg threaded are nice too, but you'll need tools and they can damage the paint right there are you thread them in.
10mm heat strink wrap on any parellel cables coming out of the bars. You need it on there before you route the cables internally. It can also be used to help route teh cables through the frame and bars.
10mm heat strink wrap on any parellel cables coming out of the bars. You need it on there before you route the cables internally. It can also be used to help route teh cables through the frame and bars.
Hi Dave, welcome. Looks like a great project. Tarmac Kev is right there is some much info here! A couple of things to start with firstly we all like photos of builds so snap a couple to get the ball rolling if you can. What riding do you like doing? Hilly or rolling?
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With a solid 1 piece/2 piece BB you will need a version that has a cut out in the middle connecting piece. There's a block instead the TCR frame that will interfere. Had this issue with a BBinfinite BB, but a swap for the cutout version will do the trick.jfranci3 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 3:18 pmI'd put a new BB in it. Either BBInfiniti and Hambini one-side insert. Token or Wheels Mfg threaded are nice too, but you'll need tools and they can damage the paint right there are you thread them in.
10mm heat strink wrap on any parellel cables coming out of the bars. You need it on there before you route the cables internally. It can also be used to help route teh cables through the frame and bars.
Highly recommend a deeper set of wheels, my TCR felt substantially quicker upgrading from the SLR 1.
Welcome! I've stayed with TCR in all its iterations since 2008, good choice. If your LBS has it, the in house Giant components. Handlebars and their carbon wheelsets are great choices, without breaking the bank. I've also heard good feedback on their saddles.
2018 Giant TCR Advance SL0 Disc
2017 Festka Scalatore
1989 Battaglin Roche
1985 Alan Carbonio
2017 Festka Scalatore
1989 Battaglin Roche
1985 Alan Carbonio
Cheers Chris!chris14 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:28 pmHi Dave, welcome. Looks like a great project. Tarmac Kev is right there is some much info here! A couple of things to start with firstly we all like photos of builds so snap a couple to get the ball rolling if you can. What riding do you like doing? Hilly or rolling?
My rides are mostly mixed, live on top of a hill so climbing is inevitable (unfortunately)...
Pics to follow

Hi Dave, thanks for the photo.! Shot gun is right giant components are at a good price point and reliable,however if you want to go ultra lite your budget and weight comes into play. What sort of handlebars and stem were you thinking of? I have found Ritchey aluminum or Zipp carbon comfortable for me.
You're aware you need a wider 1 1/4" stem instead of a standard 1 1/8", right?
PRO and SL level Giants use wider and stiffer OverDrive 2 headsets, steerers and stems.
Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc '18
DOH!!!! No I was not aware..... looks like back to drawing board for stem. Assume handlebar is not a front-runner also? (Safer to ask now)
If only stem needs to be returned, any suggestions as options seem limited (on second glance) based on slightly obscure size?
Some brands that carry OD2 (overdrive 2)
Giant
Easton
Pro
Zipp
Alum stems are generally lighter, and you can use any 31.8 handlebar you prefer
Giant
Easton
Pro
Zipp
Alum stems are generally lighter, and you can use any 31.8 handlebar you prefer
2018 Giant TCR Advance SL0 Disc
2017 Festka Scalatore
1989 Battaglin Roche
1985 Alan Carbonio
2017 Festka Scalatore
1989 Battaglin Roche
1985 Alan Carbonio
How deep did you go? I'm thinking about replacing my SLR 1's next season.integration wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:34 pmHighly recommend a deeper set of wheels, my TCR felt substantially quicker upgrading from the SLR 1.
2018 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0 Disc
2015 Giant Propel Advanced 2
2013 Trek 520
2015 Giant Propel Advanced 2
2013 Trek 520
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