Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Giant TCR Aero 1

Velopedia Archive ID 38805

Overview

Model year	2003
Brand	Giant
Model	TCR Aero 1
Bicycle type	Road race & triathlon
Archive ID	38805
Original MSRP	$2,200.00
Colors	Stealth Black
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluxx SL aluminum
Fork	Giant Composite Aero
Fork material	Carbon fiber composite w/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Ultegra
Shifters	Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end
Front derailleur	Shimano Ultegra, braze-on
Rear derailleur	Shimano Ultegra SS
Crankset	Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-6500, 109.5mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Tektro RX 4.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless FSA integrated
Handlebar	Syntace Stratos
Handlebar extensions	Syntace C-2 Clip Ultralite
Stem	Giant Alloy/Carbon
Saddle	Selle Italia XT Trans Am
Seatpost	Giant SL Composite Aero, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Rims	Mavic Ksyrium Elite, 18-hole/20-hole
Spokes	Mavic stainless steel, aero
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 23c Michelin Ironman
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	556.3 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	401.3 mm
Wheelbase	977.9 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.