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Giant Propel

3 variants by frame grade. Compare them part by part below.

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  1. 2026-03

    Propel (4th gen)

    Advanced SL (4th gen)Advanced Pro (4th gen)Advanced (4th gen)

    • Advanced SL frame 45 g lighter (800 g, size M unpainted), one-piece moulded front triangle
    • One-piece Contact SLR Aero Integrated bar/stem with narrower drops and hoods
    • Claimed 18.44 W less total resistance at 40 km/h than the previous Propel Advanced SL
    • Tyre clearance up from 30 to 32 mm; 28 mm stock tyres
    • UDH derailleur hanger
    • Up to 25% more rear vertical compliance
    Source

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Propel variants
Advanced (4th gen)Advanced Pro (4th gen)Advanced SL (4th gen)
Overview
BrandGiantGiantGiant
BuildPropel Advanced 0Propel Advanced Pro-DAPropel Advanced SL 0-Red
Build notesAzurite Blue. EUR price from Giant Germany. Not listed on Giant's US site.Supernova Grey. EUR price from Giant Germany, USD from Giant USA.EUR price from Giant Germany. Giant Netherlands lists €12,499 and Giant Ireland €12,599. Giant's US site has no new-generation complete Propel Advanced SL.
Price (MSRP)€4,800€4,800£4,199€8,000$8,000£6,479€12,000€12,000£10,499
Model year202720272027
GenerationFourth-generation Propel (2026)Fourth-generation Propel (2026)Fourth-generation Propel (2026)
Launched2026-032026-032026-03
DisciplineAero roadAero roadAero road
UCI legalNot statedNot statedYes
Verdict (out of 100)
Overall score798175
Aero809093
Frame808492
Components648292
Fit787472
Practicality726660
Price1008743
Frame & fork
Frame materialCarbon (Advanced-grade composite, one-piece front triangle)Carbon (Advanced-grade composite, one-piece front triangle)Carbon (Advanced SL-grade composite, one-piece front triangle)
Fork materialCarbon (Advanced-grade composite, full-composite D-shaped OverDrive Aero steerer)Carbon (Advanced SL-grade composite, full-composite D-shaped OverDrive Aero steerer)Carbon (Advanced SL-grade composite, full-composite D-shaped OverDrive Aero steerer)
Frame weight863 g30.4 oz863 g30.4 oz800 g28.2 oz
Fork weight410 g14.5 oz360 g12.7 oz360 g12.7 oz
Frameset weight1,619 g3.57 lb1,569 g3.46 lb1,443 g3.18 lb
Weight measured onGiant'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 bearingsGiant'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 bearingsGiant's figures for a size M unpainted production frame and fork; the frameset total adds the integrated-seatpost clamp, derailleur hangers, expander, top cap, spacers and headset bearings
Frame sizesXS, S, M, M/L, L, XLXS, S, M, M/L, L, XLXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
ColoursAzurite Blue (Advanced 0), Carbon/Stealth Chrome and Meteor Storm (Advanced 1), White and Mach Blue (Advanced 2)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)Superspeed Blue (SL 0-Red), Prism Pearl (SL 0-DA), Cyber Sunset (frameset)
Also available asPropel 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 seatpostPropel 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 stemPropel Advanced Pro and Propel Advanced: lower-grade carbon frames with a telescoping aero seatpost
Compatibility & standards
Brake typeHydraulic discHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Wheel size700c700c700c
Max tire width32 mm32 mm32 mm
Bottom bracket standardPress-fitPress-fitPress-fit
Front axle12x100 thru-axle12x100 thru-axle12x100 thru-axle
Rear axle12x142 thru-axle12x142 thru-axle12x142 thru-axle
Cable routingFully internal through the bar and stem, the D-shaped steerer and the frameFully internal through the one-piece bar/stem, the D-shaped steerer and the frameFully internal through the one-piece bar/stem, the D-shaped steerer and the frame
Hydration & storage
Bottle mount locationsDown tube and seat tube, with Giant's tube-specific aero bottle cagesDown tube and seat tube, with Giant's tube-specific aero bottle cagesDown tube and seat tube, with Giant's tube-specific aero bottle cages
Fit & adjustability
CockpitTwo-piece aero bar and stem (Giant Contact SL Aero), internally routedOne-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)One-piece bar and stem (Giant Contact SLR 0 Aero Integrated)
Seatpost typeGiant Vector composite aero seatpost, -5/+15 mm offsetGiant Vector composite aero seatpost, -5/+15 mm offsetIntegrated seatpost (Vector), -5/+15 mm saddle offset
Saddle position range-5 to +15 mm offset-5 to +15 mm offset-5 to +15 mm offset
Aerodynamics
Manufacturer aero claims——18.44 W less total resistance at 40 km/h than the previous Propel Advanced SL (complete bike, size M, -20 to +20 degrees yaw; aero drag, wheel rotation and tyre rolling resistance combined)
Testing methodAeroSystem Shaping tube profiles developed with CFD modelling and wind-tunnel testing across a range of yaw anglesAeroSystem Shaping tube profiles developed with CFD modelling and wind-tunnel testing across a range of yaw anglesCFD and wind-tunnel testing with Giant's Grischa 2.0 dynamic mannequin with articulating legs
Tube profileTruncated ellipse tubing (AeroSystem Shaping)Truncated ellipse tubing (AeroSystem Shaping)Truncated ellipse tubing (AeroSystem Shaping)
Travel, maintenance & warranty
Derailleur hangerUDHUDHUDH
Proprietary partsD-shaped steerer and spacers, Contact SL Aero stem, Vector aero seatpostOne-piece bar/stem, D-shaped steerer and spacers, Vector aero seatpostIntegrated seatpost, one-piece bar/stem, D-shaped steerer and spacers
Drivetrain
GroupsetShimano Ultegra Di2 R8100Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200SRAM Red AXS E1
Launched2021 · current generation2021 · current generation2024 · current generation
Speeds12-speed12-speed12-speed
ElectronicYesYesYes
Drivetrain2x2x2x
ShiftersShimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270SRAM Red AXS E1 HRD
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8100Shimano Dura-Ace R9200SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter
Chainrings52/3652/3650/37
Crank length165 (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 Red AXS E1 Power Meter
Launched——2024 · current generation
Bottom bracketShimano Press-fitShimano Press-fitSRAM DUB Ceramic
StandardPress-fitPress-fitPress-fit
Bearings——Ceramic
Front derailleurShimano Ultegra Di2 R8150Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250SRAM Red AXS E1
Rear derailleurShimano Ultegra Di2 R8150Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250SRAM Red AXS E1
CassetteShimano Ultegra R8100Shimano Dura-Ace R9200SRAM Red XG-1290 E1
Range11-3411-3410-33
Speeds12-speed12-speed12-speed
ChainShimano CN-M8100Shimano CN-M9100SRAM Red E1
Brakes
Brake leversShimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270SRAM Red AXS E1 HRD
Brake calipersShimano UltegraShimano Dura-AceSRAM Red
TypeHydraulic discHydraulic discHydraulic disc
RotorsShimano RT-CL700Shimano RT-CL900SRAM Paceline X
Front rotor160 mm160 mm160 mm
Rear rotor140 mm140 mm140 mm
Wheels & tires
WheelsetGiant SLR 2 50 WheelSystemGiant SLR 0 50 WheelSystemCADEX Max 50 WheelSystem
Front rim depth50 mm50 mm50 mm
Rear rim depth50 mm50 mm50 mm
MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbon
HubsGiant Aero Hub (front), Giant Aero Hub with 3-pawl driver (rear), Center Lock, 12 mm thru-axlesGiant Aero Hub (front), Giant Aero Hub with 40T ratchet driver (rear), Center Lock, 12 mm thru-axlesCADEX R3 Aero (front), CADEX R3-C48 Aero with 48T ratchet driver (rear), Center Lock, 12 mm thru-axles
SpokesSapimAero carbonCADEX Super Aero Carbon
TiresGiant Gavia CourseCADEX AeroCADEX Aero
Tire width28 mm28 mm28 mm
Set up tubelessYesYesYes
Cockpit
HandlebarGiant Contact SL AeroGiant Contact SLR 0 Aero IntegratedGiant Contact SLR 0 Aero Integrated
TypeTwo-piece aero bar and stemOne-piece bar and stemOne-piece bar and stem
Integrated stemNoYesYes
Widths available380/360 mm (XS, S), 400/370 mm (M, M/L), 420/390 mm (L, XL), drops/hoods380/360 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)
TopsAero (flat tops)Aero (flat tops)Aero (flat tops)
Cable routingInternalInternalInternal
Material—CarbonCarbon
StemGiant Contact SL Aero——
Stem length80 (XS) / 90 (S) / 100 (M) / 110 (M/L, L) / 120 (XL)——
Saddle & seatpost
SaddleGiant Fleet SLGiant Fleet SLCADEX AMP
SeatpostGiant VectorGiant VectorGiant Vector integrated seatpost
Offset / setback-5/+15 mm-5/+15 mm-5/+15 mm
MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbon (Advanced SL-grade composite)
Bar tapeGiant Stratus Lite 2.0Giant Stratus Lite 2.0Giant Stratus Lite 2.0
Geometry (smallest – largest size)
SizesXS, S, M, M/L, L, XLXS, S, M, M/L, L, XLXS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
Rider height min157–189 cm5–6′2″157–189 cm5–6′2″157–189 cm5–6′2″
Rider height max169–199 cm5′7″–6′6″169–199 cm5′7″–6′6″169–199 cm5′7″–6′6″
Stack515–596 mm20.3–23.5″515–596 mm20.3–23.5″515–596 mm20.3–23.5″
Reach377–412 mm14.8–16.2″377–412 mm14.8–16.2″377–412 mm14.8–16.2″
Seat tube angle72.5–74.5°72.5–74.5°72.5–74.5°
Head tube angle71.5–73°71.5–73°71.5–73°
Head tube length115–200 mm4.5–7.9″115–200 mm4.5–7.9″115–200 mm4.5–7.9″
Effective top tube520–600 mm20.5–23.6″520–600 mm20.5–23.6″520–600 mm20.5–23.6″
Seat tube length484–595 mm19.1–23.4″484–595 mm19.1–23.4″—
Chainstay405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″
Wheelbase971–1,020 mm38.2–40.2″971–1,020 mm38.2–40.2″971–1,020 mm38.2–40.2″
BB drop67–72 mm2.6–2.8″67–72 mm2.6–2.8″67–72 mm2.6–2.8″
Fork offset45 mm1.8″45 mm1.8″45 mm1.8″
Trail58.3–67.8 mm2.3–2.7″58.3–67.8 mm2.3–2.7″58.3–67.8 mm2.3–2.7″
Standover746–847 mm29.4–33.3″746–847 mm29.4–33.3″746–847 mm29.4–33.3″
Wheel size700c700c700c
Crank length165–172.5 mm6.5–6.8″165–172.5 mm6.5–6.8″165–172.5 mm6.5–6.8″
Stem length80–120 mm3.1–4.7″80–120 mm3.1–4.7″80–120 mm3.1–4.7″
Handlebar width380–420 mm15–16.5″380–420 mm15–16.5″380–420 mm15–16.5″

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