Any news on potential 2020 TCR SL update?
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I was at a local Giant dealer in early March discussing this exact subject he's not convinced it will be happening. I asked why they wouldn't do it on what is their flagship model considering they've done big refreshes on the Defy and Propel (stems, fully internal routing, etc) and his reply was "because it's the perfect race bike. There's a reason the pros still ride it as is and it sells out every year".
Not sure what that's worth though...
Not sure what that's worth though...
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That’s funny cause I was told the same thing by a major Giant dealer here in Los Angeles. The TCR SL is a great bike but needs DM brakes and better aerodynamics to keep it fresh.amngwlvs wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:01 pmI was at a local Giant dealer in early March discussing this exact subject he's not convinced it will be happening. I asked why they wouldn't do it on what is their flagship model considering they've done big refreshes on the Defy and Propel (stems, fully internal routing, etc) and his reply was "because it's the perfect race bike. There's a reason the pros still ride it as is and it sells out every year".
Not sure what that's worth though...
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I was close to buying a TCR but I thought the same, so I bought a Tarmac SL6 as ticks both the DM brakes and better aerodynamics boxesNoctiluxx wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:17 pmThat’s funny cause I was told the same thing by a major Giant dealer here in Los Angeles. The TCR SL is a great bike but needs DM brakes and better aerodynamics to keep it fresh.amngwlvs wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 2:01 pmI was at a local Giant dealer in early March discussing this exact subject he's not convinced it will be happening. I asked why they wouldn't do it on what is their flagship model considering they've done big refreshes on the Defy and Propel (stems, fully internal routing, etc) and his reply was "because it's the perfect race bike. There's a reason the pros still ride it as is and it sells out every year".
Not sure what that's worth though...
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I’d expect to see a lot of updates around June/July. Willier and Cannondale are definitely updating around then. I would definitely consider an updated TCR as well!
I'm very interested to see if/when Giant will release the cockpit they're using on Greg Van Asvermaet's new TCR. That's a integrated cockpit I can get behind!
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It is available to purchase at giant taiwan.amngwlvs wrote:I'm very interested to see if/when Giant will release the cockpit they're using on Greg Van Asvermaet's new TCR. That's a integrated cockpit I can get behind!
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Damn, that looks clean! Any idea when it will be available in North America?
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amngwlvs wrote:Damn, that looks clean! Any idea when it will be available in North America?
Not sure yet. I tried to get my LBS to order it from Taiwan
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Very interesting, thanks so much for that. I'll have to ask mine to see if they can do the same. Thanks again!Henryexige wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 7:03 pmNot sure yet. I tried to get my LBS to order it from Taiwan
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Welcome. This aerobar is perfect for the TCR advanced SL for sure. Can’t wait to put it on my TCRamngwlvs wrote:Very interesting, thanks so much for that. I'll have to ask mine to see if they can do the same. Thanks again!Henryexige wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 7:03 pmNot sure yet. I tried to get my LBS to order it from Taiwan
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Thats an awesome looking integrated bar.
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Yes there will be a new TCR for 2020. And beginning this summer it will be raced in certain events. The first bikes will be shipped end of the year, beginning of next year.
There will be more paint jobs in the likes of the current rimbrake SL frameset. I'm not allowed to talk about specific frame features in general, but it will be more aero.
There will be more paint jobs in the likes of the current rimbrake SL frameset. I'm not allowed to talk about specific frame features in general, but it will be more aero.