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With a quality aerodynamic frame and fork, a Shimano 105 11 speed group and aerodynamic wheels, the 2016 Giant Propel Advanced Pro 2 is a great out-of-the-box package with plenty of scope. A great blend of performance and value.
With a quality aerodynamic frame and fork, a Shimano 105 11 speed group and aerodynamic wheels, the 2016 Giant Propel Advanced Pro 2 is a great out-of-the-box package with plenty of scope. A great blend of performance and value.
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2016 Giant Propel Advanced PRO 2 : White/Blue

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2016 Giant Propel Advanced PRO 2 : White/Blue

Season:2016

Brand:Giant

Code:601042

There is no doubt that the Aero Road bike has been around for some time - it had it's genesis in the form of the Felt AR back in 2007. That said, 2014 saw a huge increase in the take-up of the Aero Road platform by more of the major bike brands and one of the stand-out machines from last season was the Propel: already a winner of 'Aero Road Bike of the Year'.

For 2016, seeing the Propel as the ideal one-bike solution for many riders looking to a multi-sport machine, suitable for both road riding and Triathlon / Time Trialing; Giant have dramatically increased their offerings. There are 10 Propel models split across the Advanced, Advanced Pro and Advanced SL ranges as well as 5 LiV Envie models specifically engineered for Women.

Giant only uses the finest quality Japanese Torayca carbon fibre in all their frames:  the ‘Advanced’ a T700 and the ‘Advanced SL’ a T800 fibre. The difference is found in the rate at which the fibre is produced. A lengthier process produces a stronger fibre which means that less can be used for the same stiffness and strength. The production cost increases dramatically as the quality increases, which is reflected in the price you pay for the final product. However as with everything, the effort that is required to make a fibre as good as the T700 that little bit stronger for the T800 is relatively large compared to the benefit inherent in the jump from Aluminium to the T700 carbon. 

Previous years have seen Giant use a T600, T700 and T800 fibre to produce 3 ranges of carbon bikes. For 2016, Giant have produced the Propel Advanced and Advanced Pro with the same T700 fibre and the distinctions between the ranges come down to the finishing kit, steerer tube material on the fork (Aluminium on the Advanced and Carbon on the Advanced Pro / SL) and wheels. The Propel Advanced Pro range offers the rider a ready-to-go package that delivers lower weights, more responsive handling and a much reduced upgrade path - all the while maintaining the value for money and top drawer quality synonymous with the Giant brand.

The Giant Propel Advanced Pro frameset is aerodynamic, light, astoundingly stiff under load, smooth and incredibly precise in the corners. Although it is not Giant’s flagship frame it is punches well above its weight and happily competes with many top-of-the-line frames produced by other companies. This of course is reflected in the honours bestowed upon it last season.

In this case why is it relatively cheap? This is largely down to the fact that Giant are an enormous company, producing frames for many of the other major players in the industry. This is indicative of several facts; firstly Giant are in control of production from the ground up as they purchase the raw fibre from Torayca and manufacture it themselves, producing every carbon frame by hand. As such the quality control is impeccable and although Giant give a lifetime warranty on all their frames we would be surprised if you ever had to use it. Secondly Giant’s manufacturing costs per frame are far lower than all their competitors as they are not having to outsource. As such they can push more resources into research and development and produce a higher performing, higher quality frame at a lower price. In addition, they now produce their own high quality wheels and finishing kit which again helps to reduce end-user costs but without sacrificing on quality and performance.

Giant are building their brand on creating some of the highest performing bicycles on the planet. There are many of us who ride Giant and are now hard pressed to even consider something else given the immense value that they represent. The Propel Advanced Pro is a perfect example of this, a versatile platform that is equally at home on club runs, mid week criterium races and Triathlons - a superb bike that performs at a level that belies its price tag.

Giant's AeroSystem Shaping Technology and SpeedControl SL brake system are the result of countless hours in the wind tunnel and deliver quantifiable aerodynamic gains. The Advanced-grade composite frame delivers optimal stiffness and light weight while the Vector seatpost offers wide-ranging adjustability while minimising drag. Race-proven frame technologies, including the OverDrive 2 steerer tube and PowerCore bottom bracket, make it a well-rounded performer that shines in sprints and solo flyers alike.

The Giant Propel Advanced Pro 2 is the first model in the Pro range. It uses a Shimano 105 11 speed mechanical groupset and Giant's custom aerodynamic SpeedControl SL Ti brakes help reduce weight and handle stopping duties with aplomb, the front of brake is situated behind the fork for improved airflow. The most significant upgrade from the Advanced series is the use of Giant's wheel systems and although the Advanced Pro 2 doesn't use the top of the line system as found on it's bigger brothers, it does use the new lightweight SL 1 Aero which is improved from earlier designs. The improvement to the rim structure (the carbon is now structural rather than just a faring) means greater stiffness and improved handling.

Giant's wheels are manufactured in-house from only the highest grades of fibre and in collaboration with their long-term partner DT Swiss. Giant design the wheel system from rim to lacing pattern and DT supply the Hub internals like the Star Ratchet freehub system, and spokes. The wheels aren't just another 'hop on the carbon band-wagon' though. Giant have developed a proprietary lacing they call Dynamic Balance Lacing, whereby there is not only different tension between drive and non-drive spokes but also between the 'Pushing' and 'Pulling' spokes on the Drive side itself. Giant claim that this Dynamic system allows for better transmission of the drive forces for greater balance, power transfer and longevity.

Altogether, the Advanced Pro 2 is a great package that ticks all the boxes for an off-the-peg aero road bike. The frame and fork quality ensures that any upgrades you may wish to make won't be wasted.

  • Advanced-Grade Composite
  • Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive 2 Steerer
  • Shimano 105 22 speed
  • Giant SpeedControl
  • Giant SL 1 Aero WheelSystem
Sizing Information
SIZE HEAD ANGLE SEAT ANGLE TOP TUBE REACH HEAD TUBE STACK CHAIN STAY WHEEL BASE STANDOVER HEIGHT
cm Degrees Degrees cm cm cm cm cm cm cm
S (50.0) 72.0 73.5 53.5 37.7 13.5 53.4 40.5 97.4 76.8
M (52.0) 73.0 73.0 55.5 38.6 15.0 55.2 40.5 98.0 79.0
M/L (54.5) 73.0 72.5 57.0 39.1 17.0 56.6 40.5 98.6 81.3
L (57.5) 73.0 72.5 58.5 40.2 18.5 58.1 40.5 100.1 83.6
XL (59.5) 73.0 72.0 60.5 41.2 20.0 59.5 40.5 102.1 84.9

 

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