The Giant TCR Advanced
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Giant's formulaOne composite frame
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The down tube runs
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Smooth contours surround the bottom bracket shell.
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The matching all-carbon fork
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Aluminum fork tips
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The integrated seatmast tapers noticeably
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The aluminum seatmast head
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There's not much flex
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The tight rear triangle
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Aluminum is also used for the rear dropouts.
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The T-Mobile team (now Team High Road)
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The Dura-Ace rear derailleur
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A chip in the finish on Cavendish's Dura-Ace front derailleur
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Cavendish is a sprint specialist
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We didn't just test any TCR Advanced
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The team spec differs from the stock offering
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The PRO PLT aluminum stem
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Cavendish prefers anatomic drops.
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The Road Tubeless-compatible scandium rims
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Carbon rims are wrapped
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Shimano has moved the spoke nipples
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Radial driveside lacing of previous versions
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T-Mobile riders train and race
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Where's the sensor?
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T-Mobile team frames are fitted
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The integrated seatmast is capped
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Shimano SPD-SL pedals are a common sight
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…as are Elite's composite cages.
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Even team riders
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