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2017 Giant

Propel Advanced 1

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and giant rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,150
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesGiant Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Propel Advanced 1
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

Propel Advanced 1

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'7"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

MD/LG

5'8" – 6'2"

LG

5'11" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'5", size SM, Fits large
  • 6'2", size MD/LG, Just right
  • 5'9", size SM, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Giant Propel is celebrated for its aerodynamic efficiency, improved stiffness, and disc brake performance, making it a top choice for racers and speed enthusiasts. While it excels in flat terrain and high-speed handling, some reviews note its firm ride and weight as drawbacks for climbing. The bike's integrated design and limited customization options are also mentioned as potential cons.

Pros
  • Improved aerodynamic performance

  • Better stiffness-to-weight ratio than previous generation

  • Disc brakes offer improved control

  • Lively, compliant, precise, and fast handling

  • Admirable job of dulling normal vibrations and absorbing bigger impacts

Cons
  • Lacks the feeling of explosive quickness

  • Slightly heavier than the previous generation

  • Limited cockpit options due to integrated design

  • Firm ride may not suit everyone

Key Quotes
It’s not just the frame anymore, it’s not just the fork anymore, that makes an aero-road bike an aero-road bike; it’s every single component and how they affect each other.
Bicycling
The Propel felt like a good modern race bike. It was lively, compliant, precise, and fast.
Bicycling
Giant may have finally converted me to disk brakes.
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
The Giant Propel is an efficient, firm-feeling road bike with aerodynamics designed specifically with disc brakes in mind.
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Cycling Weekly
Giant Propel Advanced SL 1 disc

Dec 2018 · Symon Lewis

The new aero Giant Propel Advanced SL 1 disc is an epic bike and feels super fast, it doesn't disappoint on any terrain, even up climbs

Highs
  • Feels super fast

  • Super stiff

Lows
  • Stiff frame doesn't allow for precision cornering

  • Ride comfort at the rear is compromised

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BikeRadar
Giant Propel Advanced Pro Disc review

Oct 2018 · Warren Rossiter

A wonderfully accomplished aero bike with great kit and tons of speed on tap. Buy if speed is your main concern for your next bike

Highs
  • Immense capability for speed, stable handling, serious looks

Lows
  • It rides firmer than most, and you can’t just cruise around on it

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Cycling Tips
Giant Propel Advanced Pro Disc 2018 aero road bike review - CyclingTips

Apr 2018 · Dave Rome

When Giant unveiled its long-awaited update on the Propel aero road bike, the curtain was raised with astonishment – but not because of the aggressive use of truncated aero shapes, staggered rim depths, or the clean-looking proprietary cockpit. Rather, it was because the race-focused machine was revealed with disc brakes and no alternative. Giant was […]

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VeloNews
Giant Propel Advanced SL Disc

Mar 2018 · William Tracy

In a word? Fast. That’s the Propel Advanced SL.

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Cyclist
Giant Propel Advanced 2 offer and review

Feb 2018 · Cyclist magazine

Why the Giant Propel could be the bike for you. In association with Giant

Highs
  • Very aerodynamic

  • Deep section wheels

Lows
  • Lower tier groupset

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Bicycling
Giant's New Propel Disc Might Be the Best Aero Road Bike We've Tried

Aug 2017 · Matt Phillips

Giant's new Propel is more than just a great aero race bike

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
First ride: The new 2018 Giant Propel Disc

Aug 2017 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

Giant claims to have created the fastest aero bike, and goes disc and tubeless on full 2018 Propel range

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road.cc
Giant Propel Advanced 1

Apr 2016 · Mat Brett

Fast and agile aero road bike that offers exceptional value for money

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-grade composite

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorComposite / Neon Red

Fork

Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press fit

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Contact, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact Forward

Seatpost

Giant Vector, Composite

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Crank

Shimano Ultegra, 36/52

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11 EL

Brakes

Giant SpeedControl

TypeGiant Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra

Wheels
Rims

Giant SLR 1 Aero DBL WheelSystem; 55mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless compatible, Full composite

Spokes

Giant SLR 1 Aero DBL WheelSystem; Dynamic Balanced Lacing, bladed stainless

Front Hub

Giant SLR 1 Aero DBL WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 16h [R] 21h

Rear Hub

Giant SLR 1 Aero DBL WheelSystem; Pawl driver, [F] 16h [R] 21h

Tires

Giant Gavia SL Tubeless, 700x25, Folding

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