TC R Timeline

1997

The first production TCR makes its debut. It is available in three frame sizes (S, M, L) and has an angle-adjustable quill stem available in three di erent lengths (105mm, 120mm, 135mm)

1998

The Spanish Team ONCE debuts the new TCR at the Tour de France. Giant produces a complete Team ONCE replica bike for consumers with a Campagnolo Record gruppo

2000

Team ONCE replica bike features a one-inch threadless headset

2002

The first full-composite TCR makes its debut at the Tour de France

2003

The first commercial TCR Composite bikes are available

2004

The third-generation TCR debuts at the Tour de France with the T-Mobile squad, which goes on to win the Tour team classification three years straight

2005

The first TCR with an integrated seatpost (ISP) is commercially available in five sizes

2006

The fourth-generation TCR makes its debut with T-Mobile, featuring a larger (sti er) rear seatstay/brake yoke

2008

The fifth-generation TCR Advanced SL is introduced to consumers. It features a number of breakthrough technologies, including a PressFit bottom bracket and integrated cable routing. Team Columbia-Highroad rider Mark Cavendish wins four stages on it at the Tour de France

2009

Team Rabobank rider Denis Menchov wins the Giro d’Italia on his TCR Advanced SL

2012

The sixth-generation TCR debuts at the Tour de France with Team Rabobank

2015

The seventh-generation TCR debuts at the Tour de France with Team Giant-Alpecin

2016

The eighth-generation TCR, the first with integrated disc brakes, is introduced to consumers

2017

Team Sunweb rider Tom Dumoulin wins the Giro d’Italia general classification; the team also wins both the points classification and the mountains classification at the Tour de France

2019

Prototype testing of the ninth generation TCR Advanced SL begins with CCC Team pro racers. racers Greg Van Avermaet rides it in Yorkshire for the World Champs