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wingguy
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by wingguy on Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:23 pm
peted76 wrote: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...
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smartyiak
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by smartyiak on Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:38 pm
NiFTY wrote: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!!!!
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TonyM
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by TonyM on Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:58 pm
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)
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smartyiak
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by smartyiak on Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:22 pm
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?
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wingguy
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by wingguy on Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:55 pm
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.
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jlok
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by jlok on Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:14 am
Geometries are 99% the same as TCR. TCR is lighter but Propel is more aero... which one is better for your terrain?
Rikulau V9 DB Custom < BMC TM02 < Litespeed T1sl Disc < Giant Propel Advanced SL Disc 1 < Propel Adv < TCR Adv SL Disc < KTM Revelator Sky < CAAD 12 Disc < Domane S Disc < Alize < CAAD 10
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jlok
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by jlok on Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:23 am
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...
Rikulau V9 DB Custom < BMC TM02 < Litespeed T1sl Disc < Giant Propel Advanced SL Disc 1 < Propel Adv < TCR Adv SL Disc < KTM Revelator Sky < CAAD 12 Disc < Domane S Disc < Alize < CAAD 10
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TonyM
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by TonyM on Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:47 am
jlok wrote: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
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Kaben
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by Kaben on Wed Jan 17, 2018 4:51 pm
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!
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TonyM
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by TonyM on Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:17 pm
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)
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jlok
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by jlok on Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:12 am
Have seen people riding the SL in Taiwan already...
Rikulau V9 DB Custom < BMC TM02 < Litespeed T1sl Disc < Giant Propel Advanced SL Disc 1 < Propel Adv < TCR Adv SL Disc < KTM Revelator Sky < CAAD 12 Disc < Domane S Disc < Alize < CAAD 10