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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2007 Giant TCR w and 2008 Giant TCR W.

  2. Identity & price

    2008 Giant TCR W had an original MSRP $200 lower than 2007 Giant TCR w.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2007 Giant TCR w50/34T · 12–25T · 10-speed
Lowest1.36:1Highest4.17:1Total range306%

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

2008 Giant TCR W50/34T · 11–26T · 9-speed
Lowest1.31:1Highest4.55:1Total range348%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.2 mphHighest gear32.0 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.

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
2007 Giant TCR w
2008 Giant TCR W
Overview
Model Year
2007
2008
Brand
Giant
Giant
Model
TCR w
TCR W
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,200.00
$1,000.00
Colors
Light Blue/Brushed
White/Red
Sizes
Womens 41cm, womens 42cm, womens 50cm, womens 46.5cm
XXS, XS, S, M
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
ALUXX SL aluminum
ALUXX SL aluminum
Fork
Giant formulaOne
FormulaOne
Fork Material
Carbon/Alloy Steerer, aero crown
Carbon/alloy steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 105
Shimano Tiagra
Shifters
Shimano R-700 Short Reach
Shimano Tiagra
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano Tiagra
Crankset
Shimano R-600 Compact, 34/50 teeth
Shimano R4550-S, 34/50 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano External
Shimano Hollowtech II
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 26 teeth
Chain
Shimano 105
Shimano HG-53
Pedals
Not included
Crank Brothers Candy C
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Tiagra brakes, Shimano R-700 Short Reach levers
Tektro TK423AG brakes, Shimano Tiagra levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1 1/8" integrated
Handlebar
Women's Anatomical Bend and Drop
Women's anatomic
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Easton EA30
3D Forged Aluminum 31.8
Saddle
WTB Deva Women's
WTB Deva
Seatpost
Giant formulaOne
FormulaOne Composite
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Xero XSR-3
Xero XSR-3
Rims
Xero XSR-3
Xero XSR-3
Spokes
Xero
Xero
Front Tire
Michelin Pro Race 2
700 x 23c Michelin Lithion
Wheel Size
—
700c wheels

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

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