GiantPropel Advanced Pro

Aero road2027Fourth-generation Propel (2026) ↗Disc brakes

The Propel Advanced Pro is the middle grade of Giant's fourth-generation aero road bike. It shares the Advanced SL's tube shapes, one-piece Contact SLR Aero Integrated cockpit, 32 mm tyre clearance and UDH hanger, but the frame is moulded in Advanced-grade composite (863 g against the SL's 800 g in Giant's comparison) and the integrated seatpost gives way to a Vector aero seatpost with -5/+15 mm offset. The fork is still Advanced SL-grade. Giant sells it with Dura-Ace Di2, Force AXS, Ultegra Di2, Rival AXS and 105 Di2, every build with a power meter, and as a frameset.

From: €8,000$8,000£6,479
Builds: 6
Sizes: 6
Frame weight: 863 g30.4 oz

Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Our verdict

Overall

out of 100, average of 6 categories

The Propel grade most racers should look at: the Advanced SL's tube shapes and one-piece cockpit, a power meter on every build and a frameset at a quarter of the SL's price. The frame is 63 g heavier and a little less stiff, Giant publishes no drag figure for it, and the cockpit comes in one width and stem length per size.

Scored Oct 2026

+ Aero-first design
+ Affordable way in
+ Premium frame

AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.

Aero: 90/100
Frame: 84/100
Components: 82/100
Fit: 74/100
Practicality: 66/100
Price: 87/100

How each category is scored

Bike duel

Reviews

2 independent reviews of the Giant Propel Advanced Pro.

▶ VideoAug 2026
Road Racing Global
Giant Propel Advanced Pro Zero - review. Racers choice?
Tested: Propel Advanced Pro 0
WrittenAug 2026
BikeRadar
Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0-Di2 review: the ultimate aero bike for climbers, but it creates a huge conundrum for Giant
Warren RossiterTested: Propel Advanced Pro 0-Di24.5/5

Frame & platform

Frame & fork

Frame material: Carbon (Advanced-grade composite, one-piece front triangle)
Fork material: Carbon (Advanced SL-grade composite, full-composite D-shaped OverDrive Aero steerer)
Frame weight: 863 g30.4 oz
Fork weight: 360 g12.7 oz
Frameset weight: 1,569 g3.46 lb
Weight measured on: Giant's figures for a size M unpainted production frame and fork; the frameset total adds the seatpost and clamp, derailleur hangers, expander, top cap, spacers and headset bearings
Frame sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Colours: Supernova Grey (Pro-DA), Obsidian Pulse (Pro 0-AXS, Pro 0-Di2), Abyss Teal (Pro 0-Di2, Giant Germany), Cryo Silver (Pro 1-AXS, Pro 1-Di2), Glacier Teal and Plasma Blue (frameset)
Also available as: Propel Advanced SL: Advanced SL-grade frame with an integrated seatpost; Propel Advanced: the same frame with an Advanced-grade fork and a two-piece bar and stem

Compatibility & standards

Brake type: Hydraulic disc
Wheel size: 700c
Max tire width: 32 mm
Bottom bracket standard: Press-fit
Front axle: 12x100 thru-axle
Rear axle: 12x142 thru-axle
Cable routing: Fully internal through the one-piece bar/stem, the D-shaped steerer and the frame

Bottles & storage

Bottle mount locations: Down tube and seat tube, with Giant's tube-specific aero bottle cages

Fit & adjustability

Cockpit: One-piece bar and stem (Giant Contact SLR 0 Aero Integrated on the Pro-DA and Pro 0 builds, Contact SLR 1 Aero Integrated on the Pro 1 builds)
Seatpost type: Giant Vector composite aero seatpost, -5/+15 mm offset
Saddle position range: -5 to +15 mm offset

Aerodynamics

Testing method: AeroSystem Shaping tube profiles developed with CFD modelling and wind-tunnel testing across a range of yaw angles
Tube profile: Truncated ellipse tubing (AeroSystem Shaping)

Travel, maintenance & warranty

Derailleur hanger: UDH
Proprietary parts: One-piece bar/stem, D-shaped steerer and spacers, Vector aero seatpost

Photos

Giant Propel Advanced Pro-DA in Supernova Grey, drive side — © Giant Bicycles

Giant Propel Advanced Pro-DA in Supernova Grey, three-quarter front view — © Giant Bicycles

Design sketches

Design sketch of the Giant Propel Advanced Pro, side view — Side view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Design sketch of the Giant Propel Advanced Pro, three-quarter view — Three-quarter view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Design sketch of the Giant Propel Advanced Pro, front view — Front view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Builds & components

Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.

Only show differences

Giant Propel Advanced Pro builds
	Propel Advanced Pro-DA	Propel Advanced Pro 0-AXS	Propel Advanced Pro 0-Di2	Propel Advanced Pro 1-AXS	Propel Advanced Pro 1-Di2	Propel Advanced Pro Frameset
Overview
Price (MSRP)	€8,000$8,000£6,479	€6,500$7,800£5,999	€6,500€6,500£5,799	€5,000€5,000€5,000	€5,000€5,000£4,599	€2,700$3,200£2,199
Type	Complete bike	Complete bike	Complete bike	Complete bike	Complete bike	Frameset
Notes	Supernova Grey. EUR price from Giant Germany, USD from Giant USA.	Obsidian Pulse. EUR price from Giant Germany, USD from Giant USA.	Obsidian Pulse in the UK, Abyss Teal in Germany. EUR price from Giant Germany. Not listed on Giant's US site.	Cryo Silver. Listed by Giant Germany only; not on Giant's UK or US sites. Giant Germany gives the rotor sizes with the brake spec and does not name the rotor model.	Cryo Silver. Giant UK lists the crankset as 105 with a power meter; Giant Germany names it as the Giant Power Pro. EUR price from Giant Germany. Not listed on Giant's US site.	Frame, fork, Vector seatpost and aero bottle cages. Glacier Teal in the UK; Giant Germany and Giant USA also list Plasma Blue. EUR price from Giant Germany, USD from Giant USA.
Drivetrain
Groupset	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200	SRAM Force AXS E1	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100	SRAM Rival AXS E1	Shimano 105 Di2 R7100	—
Launched	2021 · current generation	2025 · current generation	2021 · current generation	2025 · current generation	2022 · current generation	—
Speeds	12-speed	12-speed	12-speed	12-speed	12-speed	—
Electronic	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	—
Drivetrain	2x	2x	2x	2x	2x	—
Shifters	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270	SRAM Force AXS E1	Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170	SRAM Rival AXS E1	Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170	—
Crankset	Shimano Dura-Ace R9200	SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter	Shimano Ultegra R8100	SRAM Rival AXS E1 Power Meter	Shimano 105 R7100	—
Chainrings	52/36	48/35	52/36	48/35	52/36	—
Crank length	165 (XS, S) / 170 (M, M/L) / 172.5 (L, XL)	165 (XS, S) / 170 (M, M/L) / 172.5 (L, XL)	165 (XS, S) / 170 (M, M/L) / 172.5 (L, XL)	—	165 (XS, S) / 170 (M, M/L) / 172.5 (L, XL)	—
Power meter	—	SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter	Giant Power Pro	SRAM Rival AXS E1 Power Meter	Giant Power Pro	—
Launched	—	2025 · current generation	—	2025 · current generation	—	—
Bottom bracket	Shimano Press-fit	SRAM DUB Pressfit	Shimano Press-fit	SRAM DUB Pressfit	Shimano Press-fit	—
Standard	Press-fit	Press-fit	Press-fit	Press-fit	Press-fit	—
Front derailleur	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250	SRAM Force AXS E1	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150	SRAM Rival AXS E1	Shimano 105 Di2 R7150	—
Rear derailleur	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250	SRAM Force AXS E1	Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150	SRAM Rival AXS E1	Shimano 105 Di2 R7150	—
Cassette	Shimano Dura-Ace R9200	SRAM Force XG-1270 E1	Shimano Ultegra R8100	SRAM Rival XG-1250 E1	Shimano 105 R7100	—
Range	11-34	10-33	11-34	10-36	11-36	—
Speeds	12-speed	12-speed	12-speed	12-speed	12-speed	—
Chain	Shimano CN-M9100	SRAM Force E1	Shimano CN-M8100	SRAM Rival E1	KMC X12L-1	—
Brakes
Brake levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270	SRAM Force AXS E1	Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170	SRAM Rival AXS E1	Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170	—
Brake calipers	Shimano Dura-Ace	SRAM Force E1	Shimano Ultegra	SRAM Rival AXS E1	Shimano 105	—
Type	Hydraulic disc	Hydraulic disc	Hydraulic disc	Hydraulic disc, 160/140 mm rotors	Hydraulic disc	—
Rotors	Shimano RT-CL900	SRAM Paceline X	Shimano RT-CL800	—	Shimano RT-CL700	—
Front rotor	160 mm	160 mm	160 mm	—	160 mm	—
Rear rotor	140 mm	140 mm	140 mm	—	140 mm	—
Wheels & tires
Wheelset	Giant SLR 0 50 WheelSystem	Giant SLR 0 50 WheelSystem	Giant SLR 0 50 WheelSystem	Giant SLR 1 50 WheelSystem	Giant SLR 1 50 WheelSystem	—
Front rim depth	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	—
Rear rim depth	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	—
Material	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	—
Hubs	Giant Aero Hub (front), Giant Aero Hub with 40T ratchet driver (rear), Center Lock, 12 mm thru-axles	Giant Aero Hub (front), Giant Aero Hub with 40T ratchet driver (rear), Center Lock, 12 mm thru-axles	Giant Aero Hub (front), Giant Aero Hub with 40T ratchet driver (rear), Center Lock, 12 mm thru-axles	Giant Aero Hub (front and rear)	Giant Aero Hub (front), Giant Aero Hub with 40T ratchet driver (rear), Center Lock, 12 mm thru-axles	—
Spokes	Aero carbon	Aero carbon	Aero carbon	Sapim CX-Ray	Sapim CX-Ray	—
Tires	CADEX Aero	CADEX Aero	CADEX Aero	Giant Gavia Course	Giant Gavia Course	—
Tire width	28 mm	28 mm	28 mm	28 mm	28 mm	—
Set up tubeless	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	—
Cockpit
Handlebar	Giant Contact SLR 0 Aero Integrated	Giant Contact SLR 0 Aero Integrated	Giant Contact SLR 0 Aero Integrated	Giant Contact SLR 1 Aero Integrated	Giant Contact SLR 1 Aero Integrated	—
Type	One-piece bar and stem	One-piece bar and stem	One-piece bar and stem	One-piece bar and stem	One-piece bar and stem	—
Integrated stem	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	—
Widths available	380/360 mm (XS, S), 400/370 mm (M, M/L), 420/390 mm (L, XL), drops/hoods; integrated stem 80 (XS), 90 (S), 100 (M), 110 (M/L, L), 120 mm (XL)	380/360 mm (XS, S), 400/370 mm (M, M/L), 420/390 mm (L, XL), drops/hoods; integrated stem 80 (XS), 90 (S), 100 (M), 110 (M/L, L), 120 mm (XL)	380/360 mm (XS, S), 400/370 mm (M, M/L), 420/390 mm (L, XL), drops/hoods; integrated stem 80 (XS), 90 (S), 100 (M), 110 (M/L, L), 120 mm (XL)	380/360 mm (XS, S), 400/370 mm (M, M/L), 420/390 mm (L, XL), drops/hoods; integrated stem 80 (XS), 90 (S), 100 (M), 110 (M/L, L), 120 mm (XL)	380/360 mm (XS, S), 400/370 mm (M, M/L), 420/390 mm (L, XL), drops/hoods; integrated stem 80 (XS), 90 (S), 100 (M), 110 (M/L, L), 120 mm (XL)	—
Tops	Aero (flat tops)	Aero (flat tops)	Aero (flat tops)	Aero (flat tops)	Aero (flat tops)	—
Cable routing	Internal	Internal	Internal	Internal	Internal	—
Material	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	—
Saddle & seatpost
Saddle	Giant Fleet SL	Giant Fleet SL	Giant Fleet SL	Giant Fleet SL	Giant Fleet SL	—
Seatpost	Giant Vector	Giant Vector	Giant Vector	Giant Vector	Giant Vector	Giant Vector
Offset / setback	-5/+15 mm	-5/+15 mm	-5/+15 mm	-5/+15 mm	-5/+15 mm	-5/+15 mm
Material	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Bar tape	Giant Stratus Lite 2.0	Giant Stratus Lite 2.0	Giant Stratus Lite 2.0	Giant Stratus Lite 2.0	Giant Stratus Lite 2.0	—

Propel Advanced Pro price & value

Where it's cheapest

MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.

Build	Market	MSRP	In EUR	vs cheapest
Propel Advanced Pro-DA	USA (USD, excl. sales tax)	$8,000	€7,140	cheapest
	UK (GBP, incl. VAT)	£6,479	€7,648	+7%
	Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)	€8,000	€8,000	+12%
Propel Advanced Pro 0-AXS	Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)	€6,500	€6,500	cheapest
	USA (USD, excl. sales tax)	$7,800	€6,962	+7%
	UK (GBP, incl. VAT)	£5,999	€7,081	+9%
Propel Advanced Pro 0-Di2	Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)	€6,500	€6,500	cheapest
	UK (GBP, incl. VAT)	£5,799	€6,845	+5%
Propel Advanced Pro 1-Di2	Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)	€5,000	€5,000	cheapest
	UK (GBP, incl. VAT)	£4,599	€5,428	+9%
Propel Advanced Pro Frameset	UK (GBP, incl. VAT)	£2,199	€2,596	cheapest
	Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)	€2,700	€2,700	+4%
	USA (USD, excl. sales tax)	$3,200	€2,856	+10%

Building up the Propel Advanced Pro Frameset

Included: Seatpost.

Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Handlebar, Saddle, Pedals.

Real-world weight

Scale weights of the Propel Advanced Pro from reviewers, next to Giant's claim.

What	Measured	Claimed	Measured by
Propel Advanced Pro 0-Di2Size L	7.39 kg16.3 lb	—	BikeRadar2026-08
Propel Advanced Pro 0-Di2Size M	7.18 kg15.8 lb	—	BikeRadar2026-03

Comparing with the claim

Ownership checklist

2 of 3 known checks pass, 1 not published by Giant. Why these checks

✕
Threaded bottom bracket
Press-fit
✓
UDH derailleur hanger
UDH
✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 thru-axle
?
Works with mechanical shifting

Propel Advanced Pro geometry

Giant Propel Advanced Pro geometry
	XS	S	M	M/L	L	XL
Rider height min	157 cm5′2″	165 cm5′5″	171 cm5′7″	177 cm5′10″	183 cm6′0″	189 cm6′2″
Rider height max	169 cm5′7″	175 cm5′9″	181 cm5′11″	187 cm6′2″	193 cm6′4″	199 cm6′6″
Stack	515 mm20.3″	530 mm20.9″	546 mm21.5″	565 mm22.2″	582 mm22.9″	596 mm23.5″
Reach	377 mm14.8″	383 mm15.1″	388 mm15.3″	392 mm15.4″	402 mm15.8″	412 mm16.2″
Seat tube angle	74.5°	74°	73.5°	73°	73°	72.5°
Head tube angle	71.5°	72.5°	73°	73°	73°	73°
Head tube length	115 mm4.5″	127 mm5″	145 mm5.7″	165 mm6.5″	185 mm7.3″	200 mm7.9″
Effective top tube	520 mm20.5″	535 mm21.1″	550 mm21.7″	565 mm22.2″	580 mm22.8″	600 mm23.6″
Seat tube length	484 mm19.1″	505 mm19.9″	528.5 mm20.8″	554 mm21.8″	576 mm22.7″	595 mm23.4″
Chainstay	405 mm15.9″	405 mm15.9″	405 mm15.9″	405 mm15.9″	405 mm15.9″	405 mm15.9″
Wheelbase	971 mm38.2″	973 mm38.3″	980 mm38.6″	990 mm39″	1,006 mm39.6″	1,020 mm40.2″
BB drop	72 mm2.8″	72 mm2.8″	69.5 mm2.7″	69.5 mm2.7″	67 mm2.6″	67 mm2.6″
Fork offset	45 mm1.8″	45 mm1.8″	45 mm1.8″	45 mm1.8″	45 mm1.8″	45 mm1.8″
Trail	67.8 mm2.7″	61.4 mm2.4″	58.3 mm2.3″	58.3 mm2.3″	58.3 mm2.3″	58.3 mm2.3″
Standover	746 mm29.4″	764 mm30.1″	787 mm31″	808 mm31.8″	832 mm32.8″	847 mm33.3″
Wheel size	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c	700c
Crank length	165 mm6.5″	165 mm6.5″	170 mm6.7″	170 mm6.7″	172.5 mm6.8″	172.5 mm6.8″
Stem length	80 mm3.1″	90 mm3.5″	100 mm3.9″	110 mm4.3″	110 mm4.3″	120 mm4.7″
Handlebar width	380 mm15″	380 mm15″	400 mm15.7″	400 mm15.7″	420 mm16.5″	420 mm16.5″

Side view

Giant Propel Advanced Pro

Drawn to scale (how to read it).

Giant Propel Advanced Pro · M

How the geometry rides

The Propel Advanced Pro in size M against the middle size of 29 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).

Trail58.3 mm2.3″
shortestlonger than 55% of 29 bikeslongest
Wheelbase980 mm38.6″
shortestlonger than 27% of 65 bikeslongest
Chainstay405 mm15.9″
shortestlonger than 8% of 73 bikeslongest
Short chainstays: a compact, responsive rear end.

Compare on the stack & reach chart

Good to know

Design
The front triangle is moulded in one piece (Giant's Modified Monocoque Construction) from Advanced-grade composite, and the fork is Advanced SL-grade with a full-composite D-shaped steerer.
Source
Aerodynamics
Giant's 18.44 W claim for the new Propel is published for the Advanced SL only; the Advanced Pro shares its AeroSystem Shaping tube profiles, one-piece cockpit, aero bottle cages and 28 mm tyres but Giant gives no separate drag figure for it.
Source
Fit
Unlike the Advanced SL's integrated seatpost, the Advanced Pro uses a Vector aero seatpost with -5/+15 mm offset. The one-piece bar comes in one width and stem length per size: 380 mm drops with an 80 mm stem on XS up to 420 mm drops with a 120 mm stem on XL, hoods 20-30 mm narrower than the drops.
Source
Compatibility
Giant's product photo of the Pro-DA shows a UCI approved-frame label on the seat tube; the frame takes a UDH hanger and tyres up to 32 mm.
Source
History
Giant launched the fourth-generation Propel in March 2026 in three series: Advanced SL, Advanced Pro and Advanced.
Source
Versions
In Giant's comparison the Advanced Pro frame weighs 863 g against 800 g for the Advanced SL, with the same 360 g fork; the complete frameset comes to 1,568.5 g with the seatpost and clamp. Giant measured 11% less pedalling stiffness and 11.9% less torsional stiffness than the Advanced SL frame, with the same fork stiffness.
Source
Versions
Builds differ by market: Giant UK sells the Pro-DA, Pro 0-AXS, Pro 0-Di2 and Pro 1-Di2, Giant Germany adds a Rival AXS Pro 1-AXS, and Giant USA lists only the Pro-DA and Pro 0-AXS complete bikes plus the frameset.
Source

Propel Advanced Pro FAQ

How much does the Giant Propel Advanced Pro cost?+

Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €2,700–€8,000 / $3,200–$8,000 / £2,199–£6,479 across 6 listed builds and framesets: Propel Advanced Pro-DA, Propel Advanced Pro 0-AXS, Propel Advanced Pro 0-Di2, Propel Advanced Pro 1-AXS, Propel Advanced Pro 1-Di2 and Propel Advanced Pro Frameset.

How much does the Giant Propel Advanced Pro weigh?+

The frame weighs 863 g (30.4 oz) (Giant's figures for a size M unpainted production frame and fork; the frameset total adds the seatpost and clamp, derailleur hangers, expander, top cap, spacers and headset bearings). The frameset weighs 1,569 g (3.46 lb).

What sizes does the Giant Propel Advanced Pro come in?+

6 sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L and XL. The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 157 cm (5′2″) to 199 cm (6′6″).

What is the tire clearance of the Giant Propel Advanced Pro?+

Up to 32 mm tires on 700c wheels.

Which groupsets are compatible with the Giant Propel Advanced Pro?+

Bottom bracket: Press-fit.

What builds of the Giant Propel Advanced Pro are available?+

Propel Advanced Pro-DA: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200; Propel Advanced Pro 0-AXS: SRAM Force AXS E1; Propel Advanced Pro 0-Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100; Propel Advanced Pro 1-AXS: SRAM Rival AXS E1; Propel Advanced Pro 1-Di2: Shimano 105 Di2 R7100.

Sources

Giant Propel Advanced Pro data last updated 2026-10-09 · How the data is checked ·