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2017 Giant TCX Espoir 26 · 2020 Giant TCX Espoir 26

Specification2017 Giant TCX Espoir 262020 Giant TCX Espoir 26
Overview
Model year20172020
BrandGiantGiant
ModelTCX Espoir 26TCX Espoir 26
Bicycle typeYouthYouth
Archive ID900002078900002566
Original MSRP—$730.00
ColorsGreenCharcoal / Pure Red
SizesOne Sizeone size
Frameset
Frame constructionALUXX-grade aluminumALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkAlloy, ALUXX steereralloy, disc
Fork materialAluminumAluminum
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
ShiftersMicroshift SB-R842microSHIFT SB-R582
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurShimano ClarisShimano Claris
CranksetAlloy 3-Piece 36T w/ chain guardalloy, three-piece, 36t, 152mm
Bottom bracketThreaded cartridge, Sealedsealed cartridge
CassetteShimano HG50 12x32, 8-speedShimano HG41, 11x32
ChainKMC Z72KMC Z81
PedalsPlatformN/A
Brakes
BrakesTektro, mechanical disc, 140mmmechanical disc
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarAlloy, 25.4mmGiant Youth, 380mm width
StemAlloyGiant Sport, 70mm
SaddleGiant YouthGiant Youth
SeatpostAlloy, 27.2mmGiant Sport, 27.250
Wheels & tires
HubsAlloy, [F] 20h [R] 28halloy, F/R 24/28h QR
RimsGiant Alloy, Double-wall, 26"Giant alloy, double wall
SpokesStainless Steel, 14gstainless, 14g
Front tireSchwalbe CX pro, 26x1.35Kenda K1153, 26x1.35
Rear tireSchwalbe CX pro, 26x1.35Kenda K1153, 26x1.35

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2017 Giant TCX Espoir 262020 Giant TCX Espoir 26
Selected size / position26One Size
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Seat tube—350 mm
Head tube125 mm125 mm
Chainstay / rear center410 mm410 mm
Wheelbase—926 mm
Bottom-bracket drop—40 mm
Standover height642.62 mm643 mm
Wheel size—26"

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 7, 2026.