2025 Giant TCR Advanced SL vs 2026 Cervélo S5
The Cervélo S5 size closest to your M is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Cervélo S5
Compared with the Giant TCR Advanced SL in M, the Cervélo S5 in 48 places the top of the head tube 49 mm lower and 21 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −49 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −21 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant TCR Advanced SL, MCervélo S5, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant TCR Advanced SL M | Cervélo S5 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 388 | 367 | −21 mm |
| Stack | 545 | 496 | −49 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.00 | 71 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.50 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 550 | 520 | −30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 980 | 973 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 69.5 | 72.5 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 743 | 715 | −28 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 69 | −76 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo S5 minus the Giant TCR Advanced SL. Full charts: 2025 Giant TCR Advanced SL, 2026 Cervélo S5.
Where each sits in its class
Giant TCR Advanced SLCervélo S5
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Giant TCR Advanced SLAdvanced SL | Cervélo S5Dura-Ace Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced SL-Grade | Cervélo S5 |
| Seatpost | Giant ISP Clamps | Cervélo SP34 D-Shaped |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Reserve 57|64 Turbulent Aero |
| Tire | not listed | Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR G2.0 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano DURA-ACE |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cervélo HB19 |
| Stem | not listed | Cervélo HB19 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow |
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