Cannondale CAAD14 1 vs Giant TCR Advanced SL 1
Both are race bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Giant TCR Advanced SL 1 comes out ahead (76% against 67%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The Cannondale CAAD14 1 is £499 cheaper — £6,500 against £6,999.
- Weight
- The Giant TCR Advanced SL 1 is 1.2kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Side by side
| Spec | CAAD14 1 | TCR Advanced SL 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,500 | £6,999 |
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 7.0 kg |
| Frame | alloy | carbon |
| Groupset | SRAM Force XPLR AXS 13-speed | Shimano Ultegra Di2 12-speed |
| Stack / reach | 1.43 | 1.43 |
| Tyre clearance | 32 mm | 33 mm |
| Lowest gear | 29 in | 29 in |
| Mudguard mounts | No | No |
| Comfort | 37 | 44 |
| Speed | 71 | 84 |
| Climbing | 65 | 83 |
| Value | 0 | 0 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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