2025 Giant TCR Advanced SL vs 2023 Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano
The M is the Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano size closest to your ML Giant TCR Advanced SL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano
Compared with the Giant TCR Advanced SL in ML, the Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano in M places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant TCR Advanced SL, MLRidley Noah Fast Disc Shimano, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant TCR Advanced SL ML | Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393 | 393 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 562 | 565 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.00 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.00 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991 | 987 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 67 | 66 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 771 | 811 | +40 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 505 | |
| Head tube length | 165 | not listed |
Differences are the Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano minus the Giant TCR Advanced SL. Full charts: 2025 Giant TCR Advanced SL, 2023 Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Giant TCR Advanced SLRidley Noah Fast Disc Shimano
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 | Ridley Noah Fast Disc ShimanoDisc Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Advanced SL-Grade | Ridley Noah Fast Disc |
| Seatpost | Giant ISP Clamps | Forza Aero |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Ultegra Mid Compact |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Wheelset | not listed | 4za Vardar 50 |
| Tire | not listed | Vittoria Corsa G2.0 |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano Ultegra |
| Handlebar | not listed | Forza Aero Integrated |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia SLR Boost Elite |
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