2023 Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano vs 2025 Giant TCR Advanced SL
The Giant TCR Advanced SL size closest to your S is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Giant TCR Advanced SL
Compared with the Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano in S, the Giant TCR Advanced SL in XL places the top of the head tube 55 mm higher and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +55 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +27 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +43 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano, SGiant TCR Advanced SL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano S | Giant TCR Advanced SL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 412 | +27 mm |
| Stack | 541 | 596 | +55 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.00 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 72.50 | −1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 1020 | +43 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 67 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 785 | 822 | +37 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 200 |
Differences are the Giant TCR Advanced SL minus the Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano. Full charts: 2023 Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano, 2025 Giant TCR Advanced SL.
Where each sits in its class
Ridley Noah Fast Disc ShimanoGiant TCR Advanced SL
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 | Ridley Noah Fast Disc ShimanoDisc Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Giant TCR Advanced SLAdvanced SL |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ridley Noah Fast Disc | Giant Advanced SL-Grade |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra Mid Compact | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Wheelset | 4za Vardar 50 | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Corsa G2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | not listed |
| Handlebar | Forza Aero Integrated | not listed |
| Seatpost | Forza Aero | Giant ISP Clamps |
| Saddle | Selle Italia SLR Boost Elite | not listed |
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