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Propel Advanced SL 1
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and giant rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,650| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| 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
- 5'5", size SM, Fits large
- 6'2", size MD/LG, Just right
- 5'9", size SM, Just right
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.
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
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
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 MagazineThe Giant Propel is an efficient, firm-feeling road bike with aerodynamics designed specifically with disc brakes in mind.
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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
Feels super fast
Super stiff
Stiff frame doesn't allow for precision cornering
Ride comfort at the rear is compromised
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 […]
Mar 2018 · William Tracy
In a word? Fast. That’s the Propel Advanced SL.
Feb 2018 · Cyclist magazine
Why the Giant Propel could be the bike for you. In association with Giant
Very aerodynamic
Deep section wheels
Lower tier groupset
Aug 2017 · Matt Phillips
Giant's new Propel is more than just a great aero race bike
Aug 2017 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
Giant claims to have created the fastest aero bike, and goes disc and tubeless on full 2018 Propel range
Apr 2016 · Mat Brett
Fast and agile aero road bike that offers exceptional value for money
Jul 2015 · Robin Wilmott
When unleashed, the Propel delivers addictively epic speed and control
| Frame | Advanced SL-grade composite, Integrated Seatpost BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Composite / Lime Green |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced SL-grade composite, Full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR, OverDrive 2, Composite w/ Titanium bolts |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR Aero, Composite, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SLR Forward, Composite rails |
| Seatpost | Advanced SL-grade Composite, Integrated design Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 36/52 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 with Sprint Shifters |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 SL |
| Brakes | Giant SpeedControl SL w/ Ti hardware Type: Giant Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2 |
| 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 SLR Tubeless, 700x25, Folding |
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Last updated July 8
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