Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 63549
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Giant |
| Model | TCR 2 |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 63549 |
| Original MSRP | $1,299.95 |
| Colors | Cyan blue kandy |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Giant CU92 aluminum, butted |
| Fork | Giant |
| Fork material | Carbon fiber composite, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano 105SC |
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| Shifters | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105SC SS |
| Crankset | Shimano 105SC, 39/52 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-R80, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-161 w/titanium axle clipless |
| Brakes | Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers |
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| Headset | 1" HP-233 aluminum |
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| Handlebar | Cinelli Touch E |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Mike Burrows adjustable aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
| Seatpost | Mike Burrows carbon, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Giant EXT Pro Carbon/aluminum |
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| Rims | Rigida CSU, 12-hole/16-hole |
| Spokes | Carbon fiber, 2.0mm aero |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c Vredestein Fortezza |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 556.3 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 406.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 26, 2026.