Giant TCR Advanced 2 vs Trek Marlin 5

Compare Specifications of Giant TCR Advanced 2 and Trek Marlin 5

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Giant TCR Advanced 2
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Technical Specifications
Load Carrying Capacity -- Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame Advanced-Grade Composite Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135 x 5 mm QR
Stem Giant Connect Size : XXS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 35 mm length ( Size : XS - 50 mm length )
Size : S - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60 mm length ( Size : M - 70 mm length )
Size : ML, L - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80 mm length
Size : XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90 mm length
Handle Bar Giant Contact Size : XXS, XS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width
Size : S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Fork Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer Size : XXS - SR Suntour XCM 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Size : XS - SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel
Size : S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL - SR Suntour XCT 30, coil spring, lockout, preload, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Seatpost Giant Variant, composite Size : XXS - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 300 mm length
Size : XS, S, M - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length
Size : ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
Grip -- Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
Crankset Shimano 105, 34/50 Size : XXS - Prowheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 160 mm length
Size : XS, S, M - Shimano M315, 36/22, 170 mm length
Size : ML, L, XL, XXL - Shimano M315, 36/22, 175 mm length
Pedals -- VP-536 nylon platform
Chain KMC X11EL-1 KMC Z8.3, 8 speed
Shifters Shimano 105 Shimano Altus M315, 8 speed
Saddle Contact (forward) Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Headset -- Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Derailleur Front Shimano 105 Shimano Altus M315, 34.9 mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Derailleur Rear Shimano 105 Shimano Altus M310
Hub Front Giant PR-2 wheelset Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135 x 5 mm QR
Hub Rear Giant PR-2 wheelset Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 5 x 100 mm QR
Spoke Giant PR-2 wheelset 14g stainless steel
Cassette Shimano 105, 11 x 30 Shimano HG200, 12-32, 8 speed
Bottom Bracket -- VP BC73, 73 mm, threaded cartridge
Tyres
Front Giant Gavia AC 1 tubeless, 700 x 25, folding Size : XXS - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26 x 2.20''
Size : XS, S - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5 x 2.20''
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Rear Giant Gavia AC 1 tubeless, 700 x 25, folding Size : XXS - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 26 x 2.20''
Size : XS, S - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 27.5 x 2.20''
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager XR2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Wheel / RIM Giant PR-2 wheelset Size : XXS - Bontrager Connection, alloy, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, schrader valve
Size : XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20 mm width, schrader valve
Brakes
Front Shimano 105 Size : XXS, XS, S - Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach lever
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
Rear Shimano 105 Size : XXS, XS, S - Tektro HD-M276 hydraulic disc, short reach lever
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc
Brake Lever Shimano 105 --
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Metallic Black
Silver
Pure Red
Electric Blue
Metallic Green
Lithium Grey
Radioactive Red
Volt to Miami Green Fade
Azure


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight -- 13.97 kg
Overview
Features - Lightweight efficiency
- Pro pedigree
- Smooth ride and low rolling resistance
- Suspension Lockout
- Rack Mounts
- Rear Kickstand Mount
- Internal Cable Routing
Additional Details Bottom Bracket : Shimano --

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