Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Giant TCR 2T

Velopedia Archive ID 81178

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Giant
Model	TCR 2T
Bicycle type	Road race & triathlon
Archive ID	81178
Original MSRP	$800.00
Colors	White
Sizes	44cm, 50cm, 55.5cm

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Giant Compact SL CU 92 aluminum
Fork	Giant
Fork material	Aluminum, aero crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano RSX Triple
Shifters	Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleur	Shimano RSX, braze-on
Rear derailleur	Shimano RSX
Crankset	Shimano RSX, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano cartridge
Rear cogs	8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain	KMC Z-72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Road Clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano RSX brakes, Shimano RSX STI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" aluminum
Handlebar	Aluminum
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Aluminum, adjustable
Saddle	Selle Italia XO
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 300mm, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano RSX
Rims	Mavic CXP 11, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm
Front tire	700 x 23c Michelin Axial BiSport
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	555 mm
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 October 1, 2026.