2018 giant propel

[wingguy]

That looks like a new seat mast topper, the hole looks bigger... so lighter?

But fatter seatmast so more material to wrap around. Maybe comes out even...

[smartyiak]

Its good that something has finally replaced the venge disk as the ugliest bike on the road. Might be fierce competition going forward.

NOT.EVEN.CLOSE!

I like the red Advanced...the other colors = meh (but I still think the outlines look good). AND they got rid of the medusa-looking cable routing; the best reason ever for discs = vanity!

The only thing that could make a VIAS uglier would be putting that Cervelo S5/S3 post on it. And as for the graphics: at least it's not a 2018 Cannondale!!!!

[TonyM]

Actually not too bad this new propel Disc but I do not like to be obliged to get these 42mm/65mm Giant wheels and then buying a second pair of wheels that I like

BTW, how is the consensus about this Giant integrated seat post/ seat mast? How easy/ how far can you adjust it to your needs in terms of height? (I sometimes ride with different types of shoes and I have to adjust accordingly the height of my saddle)

[smartyiak]

Embargo is lifted.

https://cyclingtips.com/2017/08/giant-p ... ils-price/

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/arti ... ims-50682/

I wonder what the max spacer height is. I assume that lowest is slammed, but in the cyclingtips article, the photos (about 3/4 page down) of the green Advanced SL and the red Advanced disc, there seems to be quite a stack of spacers. Maybe I missed it in the article?

[wingguy]

Giant's usual ISP toppers have come with up to 2.5 cm of spacers, and can be raised in 1mm increments through that whole range. Adjusting it is very straightforward.

[jlok]

Geometries are 99% the same as TCR. TCR is lighter but Propel is more aero... which one is better for your terrain?

[Stickman]

And a decent jump up in price for the aero benefit

[jlok]

official price of both TCR / Propel Advanced SL1 level should be the same...

http://www.giantcyclingworld.com/bike.php?id=20180048
http://www.giantcyclingworld.com/bike.php?id=20188510

[oraclesin]

disk brake...?!

[gibsoncn]

Has anybody read something about the stem angle? Looking at the geometry and M looks ok in terms of reach but too low (stack). But it seems that Giant stem angle may not be negative as it is common (this would make a difference to bar height... )

It looks like it's -8˚ based on this pic:

https://cdn-cyclingtips.pressidium.com/ ... ips-38.jpg

[jlok]

honestly... having touched the bike in a shop I'd suggest potential buyer to check carefully about the stack of the frame.

If you can't slam the stem it will look ugly with those rubber / composite spacers...

[TonyM]

honestly... having touched the bike in a shop I'd suggest potential buyer to check carefully about the stack of the frame.

If you can't slam the stem it will look ugly with those rubber / composite spacers...

+1

[Kaben]

So has anyone else ordered one?

I have an Advanced Pro ( green one) on order with expected delivery mid feb.

Very few photos, videos or comments from owners so I assume most have not shipped yet. Im in that waiting for a new toy phase so want to see as much info as possible and the lack of it is killing me!

Personally really looking forward to disc brakes for crit racing - had more than one squeaky bum moment over the last couple of years trying to brake into corners as a pack with carbon wheels in standing water and realising I essentially had no brakes. Heavy rain mid race is horrible but quite common in the UK!

[TonyM]

Is it usual to wait so long for a Giant bike ?
(I always assumed that delivery time for Giant bikes were very short as Giant is the largest manufacturers of bikes worldwide)

[jlok]

Have seen people riding the SL in Taiwan already...