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Propel Advanced Disc
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,775| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
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-to-weight ratio, and disc brake performance, making it a top contender in the aero road bike category. Reviews highlight its fast handling and comfort, though some note its weight and limited cockpit customization as drawbacks.
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
Slightly heavier than the previous generation
Limited cockpit options due to integrated design
Firm ride may not suit everyone
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 Propel is an effortless speed machine
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Nov 2019 · Peter Stuart
Giant bolts a set of disc brakes to its super fast aerodynamic champion, but it struggles to stand out from the competition
A very aerodynamic package at a low weight
With impressive ride quality and adjustability
A little expensive
And in stiff competition against the latest batch of aerodynamic superbikes
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
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
Immense capability for speed, stable handling, serious looks
It rides firmer than most, and you can’t just cruise around on it
May 2018 · Mat Brett
Aero road bike that offers speed, efficiency and a strong spec
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.
Aug 2017 · Matt Phillips
Giant's new Propel is more than just a great aero race bike
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Neon Red / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL Aero, alloy |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL Aero, alloy |
| Saddle | Giant Contact Forward |
| Seatpost | Giant Vector composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 52/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11x28, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra, hydraulic disc, 140mm Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra, hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Giant SLR 1 Aero DBL Disc WheelSystem; [F] 42mm, [R] 65mm deep, 23mm wide, Tubeless, Full composite |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant SLR 1 Aero DBL Disc WheelSystem; Dynamic Balanced Lacing, bladed stainless |
| Front Hub | Giant SLR 1 Aero DBL Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, 12mm axles, [F] 16h [R] 21h |
| Rear Hub | Giant SLR 1 Aero DBL Disc WheelSystem; Pawl driver, 12mm axles, [F] 16h [R] 21h |
| Tires | Giant Gavia Race 1 Tubeless, 700x25, Folding |
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