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Propel Advanced 2
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and giant rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,800| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| 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 that excels in speed and stiffness, making it a top choice for racing. It features impressive aerodynamics, saving significant watts in wind tunnel tests, and offers a snappy, efficient ride. However, it can be challenging to control in crosswinds and lacks some comfort and practicality due to its integrated components.
Cutting-edge aero design
Very stiff bottom bracket and headtube
Snappy on the climbs
Descends wonderfully
Light chassis
Not the smoothest ride
Tough to control in crosswinds
Integrated components reduce practicality
Inconsistent braking feel
High-speed handling issues
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 TipsDrop dead gorgeous, flat out fast
BikeRadarThe Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0 is scorchingly fast, but suffered from a few high-speed jitters in testing
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Apr 2015 · Warren Rossiter
The Propel continues to be a bike that's so much better than the sum of its parts
Jul 2014 · Caley Fretz
A detailed look at the bike of the fastest man in France
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
Jul 2013 · William Tracy
Caley Fretz examines Bauke Mollema's Giant Propel Advanced SL0
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite, electronic ready BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Silver / Blue/white |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact, OverDrive 2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR Aero, Composite, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Arione R3, K:ium rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Vector Composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 36/52 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11x25, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brakes | Giant SpeedControl SL Type: Giant Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| 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-SL1, front and rear specific, 700x23, folding |
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
Not listed for 3,247 days