2020 Giant
Propel Advanced Pro 2
A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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£2,899($3,671)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
- 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
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.
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss Metallic Red / Chrome |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL Aero |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL Aero |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SL (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 X11SL-1 |
| Brakes | Giant SpeedControl SL Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Giant SLR 1 Aero Composite WheelSystem (F:42mm, R:65mm) |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant SLR 1 Aero WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant SLR 1 Aero WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant SLR 1 Aero WheelSystem |
| Tires | Giant Gavia Course AC 1, tubeless, 700x25, folding |
Last updated May 18