Giant unveils all-new Propel aero road bike

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PRESS RELEASE Giant introduced its all-new range of Propel aero road bikes. Each of the models is built on a composite frameset with improved aerodynamics, efficiency and adjustability compared to the previous generation, making this a more versatile and highly capable choice for performance-minded road riders. The new range includes three series: Propel Advanced SL, […]

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[Headshot]

But does it come with a skin suit and an automatic weight reduction diet and exercise program to maximize the benefits??

[bleedToWin]

12 minutes ago, Headshot said:

But does it come with a skin suit and an automatic weight reduction diet and exercise program to maximize the benefits??

No, but I'd probably train more and eat better if I owned it...

[babse]

The Propel has come along way since the cables popping up from the top tube... I shmaak the red one!

[bleedToWin]

I'm not immediately convinced by the purple "black current / chrome" colour, but it might grow on me...
The "airglow" looks hot, but I wont be able to afford that bike.
Love to dream, but hey love my current propel, and would love to stay on brand. 😀
 

[warick_wrx]

Nothing different here when compared to current line up of numerous other manufactures aero offerings. Almost a case of same frame different badge with one or two subtle changes and watt savings.

[Thomo]

1 hour ago, bleedToWin said:

... and eat better if I owned it...

I'd probably have to ear less anyway in order to afford one. 🙈

[Nick]

6 minutes ago, warick_wrx said:

Nothing different here when compared to current line up of numerous other manufactures aero offerings. Almost a case of same frame different badge with one or two subtle changes and watt savings.

There's likely one best shape for a road bike. They must be getting close.

[Mongoose!]

1 hour ago, bleedToWin said:

No, but I'd probably train more and eat better if I owned it...

ja but only for the fist two weeks nê 🙃

[bleedToWin]

1 hour ago, Mongoose! said:

ja but only for the fist two weeks nê 🙃

😝 I'm 20 months on my current steed and still haven't come down from the high! 

[waveduke]

MTBer here with a genuine question: How do you swap a shifter cable on these things? Is that still a DIY job?

[bleedToWin]

28 minutes ago, waveduke said:

MTBer here with a genuine question: How do you swap a shifter cable on these things? Is that still a DIY job?

There is actually one model in the line up with mechanical shifting. It's a schlep, but still manageable DIY yes. Some tight bends along the way though.

[Jbr]

9 hours ago, bleedToWin said:

I'm not immediately convinced by the purple "black current / chrome" colour, but it might grow on me...
The "airglow" looks hot, but I wont be able to afford that bike.
Love to dream, but hey love my current propel, and would love to stay on brand. 😀
 

Stay away from sram road groups

[DieselnDust]

5 minutes ago, Jbr said:

Stay away from sram road groups

<rushes off to buy a SRAM road group to see what the fuss is about>

[DJuice]

Sort of related.

When reading the article, could not help but recall the memories of my Giant TCR Aero with Mike Burrows seat post.

Sadly Mike passed recently.

https://cyclingtips.com/2022/08/mike-burrows-was-much-more-than-just-a-legendary-bicycle-designer/

It is om to do list to clean the "old" bike, named the Black Widow, and post some pics here.

My parents went to great lengths to buy this bike for me, was 5xtimes the value of our family car and old 84 VW Passat.

 

[lechatnoir]

On 8/19/2022 at 9:13 PM, DieselnDust said:

<rushes off to buy a SRAM road group to see what the fuss is about>

search 'SRAM mollema'. you're welcome