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Bianchi Oltre Race vs Giant Propel Advanced
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Key differences
- The Bianchi Oltre Race starts €210 cheaper (€2,790 vs €3,000 for the Giant Propel Advanced).
- Our verdict scores the Giant Propel Advanced higher overall: 79/100 vs 71/100.
- The Bianchi Oltre Race comes in 8 sizes, the Giant Propel Advanced in 6.
Bianchi Oltre Race
Giant Propel Advanced
| BianchiOltre Race | GiantPropel Advanced | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Bianchi | Giant |
| Build | Oltre Race 105 Di2 | Propel Advanced 0 |
| Build notes | Bianchi code YTB37, in four colours. Prices are Bianchi's recommended retail prices (the UK price from Bianchi's Oltre page). | Azurite Blue. EUR price from Giant Germany. Not listed on Giant's US site. |
| Price (MSRP) | €3,850€3,850£3,350 | €4,800€4,800£4,199 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
| Generation | Oltre (2022 generation) | Fourth-generation Propel (2026) |
| Launched | — | 2026-03 |
| Discipline | Aero road | Aero road |
| UCI legal | Not stated | Not stated |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 71 | 79 |
| Aero | 60 | 80 |
| Frame | 58 | 80 |
| Components | 52 | 64 |
| Fit | 80 | 78 |
| Practicality | 74 | 72 |
| Price | 100 | 100 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon | Carbon (Advanced-grade composite, one-piece front triangle) |
| Fork material | Carbon, aero, integrated crown | Carbon (Advanced-grade composite, full-composite D-shaped OverDrive Aero steerer) |
| Frame weight | — | 863 g30.4 oz |
| Fork weight | — | 410 g14.5 oz |
| Frameset weight | — | 1,619 g3.57 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 | 44, 47, 50, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| Colours | FQ Alba Celeste (Celeste Notte / Celeste Metallico / white logo), RT Alba Rossa (Burgundy / Magenta / white logo), ZK CK16 / CK Metallic, ZL Grey / Graphite Matt | Azurite Blue (Advanced 0), Carbon/Stealth Chrome and Meteor Storm (Advanced 1), White and Mach Blue (Advanced 2) |
| Also available as | Oltre RC, Oltre Pro and Oltre Comp (higher grades) | Propel Advanced Pro: the same frame with an Advanced SL-grade fork and a one-piece bar and stem; Propel Advanced SL: Advanced SL-grade frame with an integrated seatpost |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Max tire width | — | 32 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | PressFit 86.5 x 41 | Press-fit |
| Front axle | 12x100 thru-axle | 12x100 thru-axle |
| Rear axle | 12x142 thru-axle | 12x142 thru-axle |
| Drivetrain compatibility | Mechanical and electronic groupsets | — |
| Mechanical shifting possible | Yes | — |
| Cable routing | Internal | Fully internal through the bar and stem, the D-shaped steerer and the frame |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Bottle mount locations | — | Down tube and seat tube, with Giant's tube-specific aero bottle cages |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Cockpit | — | Two-piece aero bar and stem (Giant Contact SL Aero), internally routed |
| Standard stem and bar possible | Yes | — |
| Seatpost type | Carbon aero seatpost with integrated seat clamp | 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 | — | D-shaped steerer and spacers, Contact SL Aero stem, Vector aero seatpost |
| Sold via | Bianchi dealers | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 |
| Launched | 2022 · current generation | 2021 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 R7100 | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Chainrings | 50/34 | 52/36 |
| Crank length | — | 165 (XS, S) / 170 (M, M/L) / 172.5 (L, XL) |
| Crank lengths available | 165 mm (44), 170 mm (47-53), 172.5 mm (55-59), 175 mm (61) | — |
| Bottom bracket | Token Ninja Lite BB4124PS | Shimano Press-fit |
| Standard | PressFit 86.5 x 41 (thread-together, 24 mm spindle) | Press-fit |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7100 | Shimano Ultegra R8100 |
| Range | 11-34 | 11-34 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M7100 | Shimano CN-M8100 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | — | Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 |
| Brake calipers | Shimano 105 BR-R7170 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Type | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | Shimano SM-RT70 | Shimano RT-CL700 |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 140 mm |
| Mount | Center Lock | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | Velomann V30R | Giant SLR 2 50 WheelSystem |
| Front rim depth | 30 mm | 50 mm |
| Rear rim depth | 30 mm | 50 mm |
| Internal rim width | 23 mm | — |
| Material | Alloy | Carbon |
| Hubs | — | Giant Aero Hub (front), Giant Aero Hub with 3-pawl driver (rear), Center Lock, 12 mm thru-axles |
| Spokes | — | Sapim |
| Freehub options | Shimano HG | — |
| Weight | 1,790 g3.95 lb | — |
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino G2.0 | Giant Gavia Course |
| Tire width | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Set up tubeless | — | Yes |
| Cockpit | ||
| Handlebar | Velomann Aero Compact | Giant Contact SL Aero |
| Type | Drop bar | Two-piece aero bar and stem |
| Integrated stem | No | No |
| Widths available | 400 mm (44-53), 420 mm (55-59), 440 mm (61) | 380/360 mm (XS, S), 400/370 mm (M, M/L), 420/390 mm (L, XL), drops/hoods |
| Bar reach | 74 mm | — |
| Bar drop | 116 mm | — |
| Tops | — | Aero (flat tops) |
| Cable routing | — | Internal |
| Material | Alloy 6061 | — |
| Stem | Velomann Alloy stem | Giant Contact SL Aero |
| Stem length | 80 mm (44), 90 (47-50), 100 (53), 110 (55-57), 120 (59-61) | 80 (XS) / 90 (S) / 100 (M) / 110 (M/L, L) / 120 (XL) |
| Notes | 6061 alloy, -7° | — |
| Headset | FSA ACROS & FSA headset for internal routing | — |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Velomann Mitora 139.1 | Giant Fleet SL |
| Saddle width | 139 mm | — |
| Saddle length | 250 mm | — |
| Rails | Steel | — |
| Seatpost | Velomann Full Carbon Aero seatpost | Giant Vector |
| Offset / setback | — | -5/+15 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | Reversible alloy head with +/-35 mm adjustment; 250 mm long (44), 300 mm (47-50), 350 mm (53-61) | — |
| Bar tape | Bianchi Hexagon | Giant Stratus Lite 2.0 |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm | — |
| Notes | Black | — |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | 44, 47, 50, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 | XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL |
| Rider height min | — | 157–189 cm5–6′2″ |
| Rider height max | — | 169–199 cm5′7″–6′6″ |
| Stack | 481–595 mm18.9–23.4″ | 515–596 mm20.3–23.5″ |
| Reach | 376–398 mm14.8–15.7″ | 377–412 mm14.8–16.2″ |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5–75° | 72.5–74.5° |
| Head tube angle | 70.5–73° | 71.5–73° |
| Head tube length | 95–195 mm3.7–7.7″ | 115–200 mm4.5–7.9″ |
| Effective top tube | 505–585 mm19.9–23″ | 520–600 mm20.5–23.6″ |
| Seat tube length | 420–580 mm16.5–22.8″ | 484–595 mm19.1–23.4″ |
| Chainstay | 410–414 mm16.1–16.3″ | 405 mm15.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 977–1,012 mm38.5–39.8″ | 971–1,020 mm38.2–40.2″ |
| BB drop | 58–68 mm2.3–2.7″ | 67–72 mm2.6–2.8″ |
| Fork length | 368 mm14.5″ | — |
| Fork offset | 43 mm1.7″ | 45 mm1.8″ |
| Trail | — | 58.3–67.8 mm2.3–2.7″ |
| Front centre | 575–607 mm22.6–23.9″ | — |
| Standover | — | 746–847 mm29.4–33.3″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | 165–175 mm6.5–6.9″ | 165–172.5 mm6.5–6.8″ |
| Stem length | 80–120 mm3.1–4.7″ | 80–120 mm3.1–4.7″ |
| Handlebar width | 400–440 mm15.7–17.3″ | 380–420 mm15–16.5″ |
| Handlebar reach | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| Handlebar drop | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
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