NEW 2021 TCR (Plus others as they're announced)

[Duck!]

Giant today took the wraps of the all-new 2021 TCR range....

https://cyclingtips.com/2020/04/2021-gi ... evolution/

Although broadly similar to the the current model, the new one does have some small tweaks.Tube shapes are reprofiled, and geometry is slightly tweaked, with a bit more wheelbase in the front of the bike, and a bit more bottom bracket drop to lower the centre of gravity. The main reason for this latter tweak is to compensate for the disc-braked version's capacity to take 32mm tyres. Note that it's actual 32mm, not manufacturers' often fuzzy claimed 32, not mentioning anyone in particular but nodding to a German brand starting with C and ending with ontinental.... Rim-braked models - yes they are still in the range - remain limited to 28mm, primarily due to brake caliper limitations.

In line with the current series, the TCR is specced in "entry" level Advanced, mid-level Advanced Pro and top-spec Advanced SL, in both rim and disc-brake variants. SL Disc frames are designed for electronic groups only, with no guides for mechanical cabling; the other frames will take both. The article linked suggests that - departing from the current generation - the Advanced and Pro models use different frames; currently it's the fork that differentiates the two but they share the same frame. I'll need to dig out more info to clarify that one.

Slightly surprisingly, the front end hasn't gone the fully-concealed route of the Propel and Defy models; Giant's justification is that the TCR's largest customer base is amateur racers, so they've kept the front end relatively conventional for ease of service (which will make my life easier too).

Full model range details aren't yet released, but they range from the base model Tiagra-equipped Advanced 3 up the the SRAM Red AXS Advanced SL0 Disc. We will likely not get the full range of what's offered overseas, nothing new there, but expect similar to what's currently on offer. No word on pricing or availability at this stage, but typically the local launch is late July. Given the current climate, pricing wil be anyone's guess until launch time.

[Mububban]

I'd have one

[caneye]

Does anyone know where the DI2 battery goes in this bike?
Seat post looks too narrow for the DI2 battery.

I don't think a 2021 will have an external DI2 battery.
Down-tube? How does it fit there?

[biker jk]

Does anyone know where the DI2 battery goes in this bike?
Seat post looks too narrow for the DI2 battery.

I don't think a 2021 will have an external DI2 battery.
Down-tube? How does it fit there?

It goes in the seatpost.

See from 6:10 in the video.

[Arbuckle23]

Shanes bike is the same as mine and they do go in the aero seatpost as stated.
The model in the video is SRAM, so batteries on derailleur.
I believe most were SRAM that year.

[Arbuckle23]

Some idiot double posted

[caneye]

Some idiot double posted

Do you mind measuring the width of the seatpost?

I'm holding a 2021 frame in my hands and the seatpost measures just 20mm across. Looks really REALLY narrow. My DI2 battery is currently in my other bike's 27.2 seat post. I believe the battery diameter is 17mm.

Don't doubt the video and what you guys say. Just wonder if there's a subtle change between MY19 >> MY21.

I'm looking at a replacement MY21 seatpost and it says not suitable for models before 2021

https://www.giantbikespares.com/Giant-M ... il/3-48311
also this ..
https://www.giantbikespares.com/Giant-T ... il/3-46425

[Duck!]

The battery goes in the post.

The aero cross-section of the post was changed for 2021 which is why it doesn't fit older frames.

[caneye]

The battery goes in the post.

The aero cross-section of the post was changed for 2021 which is why it doesn't fit older frames.

thanks! wasn't aware the cross-section had changed.