Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Di2 vs Rose Shave Ultegra Di2: riding position?

The Rose Shave Ultegra Di2 sits you more upright (1.54 stack-to-reach against 1.43). The Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Di2 is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.

Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Di2 vs Rose Shave Ultegra Di2: tyre clearance?

The Rose Shave Ultegra Di2 takes 36mm tyres against 33mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.

Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Di2 vs Rose Shave Ultegra Di2

Both are race bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

For a typical all-round rider the Rose Shave Ultegra Di2 comes out ahead (75% against 70%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

Giant

TCR Advanced Pro 1 Di2

70% for a typical rider

£4,899 at Brand website

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Rose

Shave Ultegra Di2

75% for a typical rider

£5,200 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Price: The Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Di2 is £301 cheaper — £4,899 against £5,200.
Riding position: The Rose Shave Ultegra Di2 sits you more upright (1.54 stack-to-reach against 1.43). The Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Di2 is the more aggressive of the two — quicker if you can hold it, harder work if you cannot.
Tyre clearance: The Rose Shave Ultegra Di2 takes 36mm tyres against 33mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.

Side by side

Spec	TCR Advanced Pro 1 Di2	Shave Ultegra Di2
Price	£4,899	£5,200
Weight	7.7 kg	7.8 kg
Frame	carbon	carbon
Groupset	Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 2x12 electronic
Stack / reach	1.43	1.54
Tyre clearance	33 mm	36 mm
Lowest gear	29 in	27 in
Mudguard mounts	No	No
Comfort	27	71
Speed	81	58
Climbing	73	76
Value	3	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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