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    MSRP
    $5,500
    ($5,097)
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $1

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    Category
    AeroAero
    Weight
    18.6 lbs19.0 lbs
    8.0
    8.0
    Frame
    CarbonCarbon
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    32c30c
    Shimano 105 Hydraulic DiscShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc
    105 Di2105 Di2
    Drivetrain
    2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    merida-bikes.com

    Summary
    The Giant Propel Advanced 1 and Merida REACTO 6000 are both carbon frame aero bikes with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Propel Advanced 1
    REACTO 6000
    Other Aero bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    41 mph

    REACTO 6000

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance32c

    ColorIllusion White

    REACTO CF3 IV, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize, 100x12/ 142x12mm axle standard, BB86,5 bottom bracket standard

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance30c

    Fork

    Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

    REACTO CF3 IV DISC, material: carbon, 700x30C max. wheelsize

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, press fit

    Shimano SM-BB72-41B, Pressfit 86.5

    Headset

    N/A

    MERIDA TEAM SL, VP-MRBHB (OP203 neck)

    Stem

    Giant Contact SL Aero XS:80mm, S:90mm, M:100mm, M/L:110mm, L:110mm, XL:120mm

    MERIDA EXPERT SL 2PII, material: aluminium, 9° stem angle, 90 mm (3XS/XXS/XS), 100 mm (S), 110 mm (M/L), 120 mm (XL),, incl. MERIDA SMART MOUNT

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact SL Aero XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, M/L:42cm, L:44cm, XL:44cm

    MERIDA EXPERT CW, material: aluminium, 380mm (3XS-XXS-XS-S), 400mm (M-L-XL)

    Saddle

    Giant Fleet SL

    MERIDA EXPERT SL, 6% recycled and 23% nature material, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool

    Seatpost

    Giant Vector, composite, -5/+15mm offset

    TypeRigid

    MERIDA TEAM CW, Aero shape, 15mm setback, Carbon

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    Stratus Lite 2.0

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 Di2

    Shimano 105 Di2

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105 Di2

    Shimano 105 Di2

    Crank

    Shimano 105 Di2, 36/52 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, M/L:172.5mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

    Shimano 105 R7100, 52-36 teeth, 165 mm-XXS, 170 mm-XS, 172.5 mm-S/M/L, 175 mm (XL),

    Shifters

    Shimano 105 Di2

    Shimano 105 disc Di2

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 12-speed, 11x34

    Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34 teeth, 12 speed

    Chain

    KMC X12L-1

    Shimano M6100-12

    Brakes

    Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic, Shimano RT-70 rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

    TypeShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano 105, Hydraulic disc

    TypeShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic

    Shimano 105

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant SLR 2 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, [F]50mm, [R]50mm

    Vision SC55 Disc brake, 100x12mm width front hub, 142x12mm width rear hub, 19mm inner width, 55mm height, Centerlock, material: carbon

    Spokes

    Sapim

    Front Hub

    [F] Giant Low Friction Hub, CenterLock, [R] Giant Low Friction Hub, 30t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle

    MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key

    Rear Hub

    [F] Giant Low Friction Hub, CenterLock, [R] Giant Low Friction Hub, 30t ratchet driver, CenterLock, 12mm thru-axle

    MERIDA EXPERT SL, including removable lever, 6/4mm allen key

    Tires

    Giant Gavia Course 1, tubeless,700x25c (28mm), folding

    Front: Maxxis Highroad, 700x28C, fold *tubeless ready, Rear: Maxxis Highroad, 700x28C, fold *tubeless ready

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT64, 160mm

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