Giant Propel 2023

[Kingkay]

Yes wireless. You will prob be ok, maybe check by lowering your stem to the desired height by rearranging existing spacers and see if it works.

Done, was able to get 25mm off without needing trimming cables, gonna test ride a week or two before chopping off excess for good!

[Kingkay]

Looking to upgrade to carbon wheels (thinking 40-50mm deep) for my adv2, anyone know the weight of the giant Pa2 alloy wheels that came from the factory?

[GrassQ]

I dont know exact weight, but my estimation is 2,0-2,1 kg.
The whole wheelsystem weights 3,6 kg ( f: 1.544, r: 2.074; including wheels, tyres, 105 discs and 105 cassette)

Weight difference adv2 and sl is about 2 kg, and half of it/1 kg is on the wheels/system

[Kingkay]

I dont know exact weight, but my estimation is 2,0-2,1 kg.
The whole wheelsystem weights 3,6 kg ( f: 1.544, r: 2.074; including wheels, tyres, 105 discs and 105 cassette)

Weight difference adv2 and sl is about 2 kg, and half of it/1 kg is on the wheels/system

thank you! these numbers are good enough for me

[Speedman]

Is it possible to run 140mm front disc with the Propel ?

[js]

Yes - just flip the pictured adapter around.

[vincentb89]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone tried yet to upgrade their handlebar stem set up on the propel to an integrated combo ? I have the Advanced Pro O Di2 and am entertaining the idea to go to a full carbon integrated cockpit.

I have looked at this one from Giant (contact slr / https://www.giant-bicycles.com/fr/combo ... t-slr-2020) that is around 370g depending on length and also know farsports markets one (F1) with a 1 1/4 adaptor. Would anyone have user knowledge on these two or other light combos ?

L Size / 7.96 kgs with ultegra pedals and garmin mount

Thanks !

[AZR3]

Considered EXS Aerover? They have a pic on their Instagram of their setup on a propel and it looks really good

[RadB]

Don't you need a stem that is the new D shape? That integrated setup from 2020 is OD2.

[vincentb89]

I've looked at a few suitable options online but am confused regarding the 1 1/4 steering compatibility on the propel 2023 :

. For integrated combo: I see farsports/ EXS for Chinese manufacturers or darimo nexum ( 8 weeks order time) and schmolke (available 1 1/4 in my size) for European manufacturers
= both European options have the added advantage of providing reinforcement for tri bars if requested / they also weight far less ( 230g for the schmolke and 210g for the Darimo ) but offer a "less" aero oriented design

. For the stem + handlebar kit : I see options from Darimo (_IX2) / provibe also provides a light option 1 1/4 with the super light 1 1/4

Am I mistaken regarding compatibility? Thanks !

[GrassQ]

I dont know what is Giants official guide, and are there some structural reason not to use round stem.

I have used/tried normal 1 1/4 stem/integrated bar (pro vibe evo), and I suppose that all 1 1/4 stems fit to steerer . Those only left a small hole front of the stem (inside between d-shape steerer and round stem). D-shape is mainly for gable routing to frame ?

If I build my Propel again, I propably use Giants own stem (al or carbon/150/200 g, 110-120mm) and separate handlebar.

[StiffWeenies]

I dont know what is Giants official guide, and are there some structural reason not to use round stem.

I have used/tried normal 1 1/4 stem/integrated bar (pro vibe evo), and I suppose that all 1 1/4 stems fit to steerer . Those only left a small hole front of the stem (inside between d-shape steerer and round stem). D-shape is mainly for gable routing to frame ?

If I build my Propel again, I propably use Giants own stem (al or carbon/150/200 g, 110-120mm) and separate handlebar.

Deda's Vinci stem adapter for the Propel includes an aluminum steerer insert

Some guys in China are also 3D printing steerer inserts when using round clamp OD2 cockpits, claiming stiffness increase...

Hopefully EXS and Farsports can come up with a Propel shim for their cockpits too

[GrassQ]

^ thanks, good and propel (r) solutions

edit. Deda says: The use of the special aluminum insert is
compulsory for the assembly of Vinci on Giant
Advanced Propel fork

[Mindflash]

Yes wireless. You will prob be ok, maybe check by lowering your stem to the desired height by rearranging existing spacers and see if it works.

Done, was able to get 25mm off without needing trimming cables, gonna test ride a week or two before chopping off excess for good!

Did you ride it like that or added spacers above the stem? Need to do the same.

[alanyu]

I dont know what is Giants official guide, and are there some structural reason not to use round stem.

I have used/tried normal 1 1/4 stem/integrated bar (pro vibe evo), and I suppose that all 1 1/4 stems fit to steerer . Those only left a small hole front of the stem (inside between d-shape steerer and round stem). D-shape is mainly for gable routing to frame ?

If I build my Propel again, I propably use Giants own stem (al or carbon/150/200 g, 110-120mm) and separate handlebar.

Deda's Vinci stem adapter for the Propel includes an aluminum steerer insert

Some guys in China are also 3D printing steerer inserts when using round clamp OD2 cockpits, claiming stiffness increase...

Hopefully EXS and Farsports can come up with a Propel shim for their cockpits too

EXS has already made the D insert for 2023 propel.