Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Claris, microSHIFT -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX-grade aluminum
Suspension Fork
Alloy, ALUXX steerer
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Microshift SB-R842
Cassette
Shimano HG50 12x32, 8-speed
Crank
Alloy 3-Piece 36T w/ chain guard
Bottom Bracket
Threaded cartridge, Sealed
Chain
KMC Z72
Pedals
Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, [F] 20h [R] 28h
Rear Hub
Alloy, [F] 20h [R] 28h
Rims
Giant Alloy, Double-wall, 26"
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Schwalbe CX pro, 26x1.35
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro, mechanical disc, 140mm
Brake Levers
Microshift SB-R842 w/ Top Lever
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy
Handlebar
Alloy, 25.4mm
Seat
Saddle
Giant Youth
Seatpost
Alloy, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
TCX Espoir 26 belongs to the Giant Tcx model. Giant launched 95 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Giant Tcx bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Giant TCX Espoir 24 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 670$. On the other hand, Giant TCX Advanced Pro 1 2017, is the most expensive and costs 4400$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Cyclocross bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Cyclocross bike is 2012$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Cyclocross bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2017 and its price was 710$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that TCX Espoir 26 price is 183.38% lower than the average cost of a Cyclocross bike.
TCX Espoir 26 components
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on TCX Espoir 26 are the 26″ aluminum type. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!