2020 Giant
Propel Advanced 2
A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
£1,749($2,215)| Weight | 18.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
- 5'10", size md, Just right
- 6'4", size XL, Just right
- 5'9", size SM, Just right
Jun 2020 · Marc Abbott
The Giant Propel Advanced 2 is a disc-equipped aero speed machine that rewards committed riding
Pinpoint handling
Wheels perform well in crosswinds
Integrated build
Tubeless as standard
Fiddly set-up
Saddle isn’t ideal
Carrying a bit of extra timber
Many Ultegra bikes available at this price
Apr 2020 · Colin Levitch
Rides like a ruby-red American muscle car
Straight-line speed of a drag racer
Firm but comfortable ride quality
Measured approach to cockpit integration
A bit heavy on the scale
Mar 2019 · Simon Smythe
The Giant Propel Advanced 1 is an aero bike with a lot of clever, wind-cheating details and a great spec at a very competitive price
Aerodynamic
Light
Geometry not too aggressive
Good spec for the price
Not as straightforward to fettle as a non-aero bike
May 2018 · Mat Brett
Aero road bike that offers speed, efficiency and a strong spec
Apr 2018 · Warren Rossiter
A bike that feels more of a system than a collection of parts, and it’s all the better for it. Buy if you want to pursue speed above all else
Dazzling speed, looks and all-round performance
The firm ride, and it’s not a bike for cruisers
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.
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Charcoal / Gloss Metallic Lime Decal |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, hybrid OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact |
| Saddle | Giant Contact (forward) |
| Seatpost | Giant Vector, composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano 105, 36/52 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11x30 |
| Chain | KMC X11EL-1 |
| Brakes | Giant SpeedControl Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant P-A2 wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant P-A2 wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant P-A2 wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Giant P-A2 wheelset |
| Tires | Giant Gavia AC 1, tubeless, 700x25, folding |
Last updated May 18