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Propel Advanced SL 2
A carbon frame aero bike with ultra high-end components and giant rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$7,200| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | RED |
| Brakes | Giant Rim |
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'11", size MD, Just right
- 5'5", size S, Fits small
- 5'10", size MD, Too small
- 5'10", size MD, Just right
- 5'10", size SM, Just right
- 5'10", size M, Just right
- 5'10", size XS, Just right
- 5'10", size MD, Fits large
- 5'10", size M, Just right
Summary
The Giant Propel is a cutting-edge aero road bike, praised for its stiffness and aerodynamic efficiency, particularly in headwinds. It excels in speed and power transfer, making it ideal for racing, though it may sacrifice some ride comfort and practicality due to its integrated design. Handling is stable in straight lines but can be challenging in crosswinds.
Very stiff bottom bracket and headtube
Noticeably aero in headwinds
Descends wonderfully
Excellent power and modulation from the TRP-built linear-pull brake system
Snappy on the climbs
Not the smoothest ride
Integrated components are not always the best for practicality and serviceability
Tough to control in the crosswinds
The Giant Propel is the first aero road bike in the history of VeloLab to score best in both the tunnel and lab. It’s a fast, stiff bike, without question.
Cycling TipsIt feels as though it has the ability to trim itself upright into a very stable machine when catching the wind head-on.
Cycling TipsThe Propel Advanced SL is a pure race bike that performs wonderfully, but it best suited to someone who has a single purpose in mind - to go fast.
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Jun 2014 · R BA
Giant steps into the aero realm that just hits the mark
Nov 2013 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
Canadian Cycling Magazine's Brian Turner reviews the Giant Propel Advanced SL 0, the company's cutting edge aero road bike.
Nov 2013
Giant was a latecomer to the aerobike trend which saw their Propel launched at the beginning of 2013 after an exhaustive 88 revisions. In that time we've seen a full WorldTour season unfold with Belkin riding the Propel at various races and I’ve finally had the chance to test one out for myself. Before the ride The
Jan 2013 · William Tracy
Forget wind tunnel data, Giant's new aero road frame stands up to our first four days of riding on its ride qualities alone
Jan 2013 · Caley Fretz
Velo tech editor Caley Fretz snaps the all-new Giant Propel Advanced SL aero road bike from Adelaide, Australia
| Frame | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Seatpost Color: Matte Composite / Gloss Red/gloss Yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Red 22 |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR Aero, Composite, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Arione CX w/ K:ium Rails |
| Seatpost | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Integrated Design Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Red 22 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Red 22 |
| Crank | SRAM Red 22 |
| Shifters | SRAM Red 22 |
| Cassette | SRAM Red 11x25 11-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Red 22 |
| Brakes | Giant SpeedControl SLR, Composite Type: Giant Rim |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Red 22 |
| Rims | Giant P-SLR1 Aero WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant P-SLR1 Aero WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant P-SLR1 Aero WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant P-SLR1 Aero WheelSystem |
| Tires | Giant P-SLR1, 700x23, Front and Rear Specific, Folding |
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
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