Giant Toughroad SLR/SLR 1 (for 2021!) [+/- $1,000] - Short Review

First Impressions Giant Toughroad SLR 1
Tourer or Bikepacker?

From the Taiwanese colossus Giant, here’s a 700cc gravel that looks well fit for touring. Equipped with wide tires, Shimano Tiagra drivetrain, and low gearing it seems a good match if you want something that could handle off-road stretches easily. It comes with Extras X-Defender Front and Rear Rack and it’s available in four different sizes.

The specimens listed in he various linked websites are slightly different, double check before purchasing. The hydraulic disk brakes may be a downside for touring, since they are proven unreliable, would be batter to swap them for mechanichal ones.

The Giant Toughroad SLR 1 great lightweight gravel well equipped for multi-day adventures

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Giant TOUGHROAD SLR review — image @Giant Bicycles

Giant Toughroad SLR 1 – Specifications

Frame	ALUXX SLR-Grade Aluminum, disc
Fork	Advanced-Grade Composite, alloy OverDrive steerer, disc
Shock	N/A
Handlebar	Giant Contact XC, 31.8
Stem	Giant Contact, 8-degree
Seatpost	Giant D-Fuse, composite
Saddle	Giant Contact Comfort (neutral)
Pedals	platform
Shifters	Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore
Brakes	Shimano BL-MT400, hydraulic disc
Brake Levers	Shimano BR-MT400, hydraulic disc
Cassette	Shimano HG500, 11×42

Components

Chain	KMC X10 with Missing Link
Crankset	FSA V-Drive, 32/44 with chainguard
Bottom Bracket	FSA MegaExo
Rims	Giant S-X2 wheelset
Hubs	Giant S-X2 wheelset
Spokes	Giant S-X2 wheelset
Tires	Giant Sycamore S, 700×50, FlatGuard Deflect 2
Extras	X-Defender protection, front and rear rack