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Gravel & Cyclocross · Non-electric

2017 Giant TCX Espoir 26

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Original MSRP: Not documented

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Gravel & Cyclocross · Non-electric

2018 Giant TCX Espoir 26

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Original MSRP: $685.00

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

2017 Giant TCX Espoir 26Size 26 · 36T · 12–32T · 8-speed

Lowest1.13:1Highest3.00:1Total range267%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2018 Giant TCX Espoir 26Size One Size · 36T · 11–32T · 8-speed

Lowest1.13:1Highest3.27:1Total range291%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification

2017 Giant TCX Espoir 26

2018 Giant TCX Espoir 26

Overview

Model Year

2017

2018

Brand

Giant

Model

TCX Espoir 26

Bicycle Type

Youth

Original MSRP

Not documented

$685.00

Colors

Green

Satin Neon Green/Black

Sizes

One Size

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

ALUXX-grade aluminum

Frame Material

Aluminum

Fork

Alloy, ALUXX steerer

Fork Material

Aluminum

Drivetrain

Shifters

Microshift SB-R842

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Claris

Crankset

Alloy 3-Piece 36T w/ chain guard

Bottom Bracket

Threaded cartridge, Sealed

Cassette

Shimano HG50 12x32, 8-speed

Shimano HG50 11x32, 8-speed

Chain

KMC Z72

Pedals

Platform

Brakes

Tektro, mechanical disc, 140mm

Cockpit & Contact Points

Handlebar

Alloy, 25.4mm

Stem

Alloy

Saddle

Giant Youth

Seatpost

Alloy, 27.2mm

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

Alloy, [F] 20h [R] 28h

Rims

Giant Alloy, Double-wall, 26"

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Tire

Schwalbe CX pro, 26x1.35

Rear Tire

Schwalbe CX pro, 26x1.35

Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle

Geometry size

Head-tube angle

71°

Seat-tube angle

73°

Seat tube

—

350 mm

Head tube

125 mm

Chainstay / rear center

410 mm

Wheelbase

—

926 mm

Bottom-bracket drop

—

40 mm

Standover height

642.62 mm

643 mm

Wheel size

—

26"

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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