Giant Propel 2023
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I think that looks fine (soooo much better than the previous model's stem, even though that's a logical fallacy). Might be a bit worried that grit could get in from wet racing, but I reckon that's really looking for something to worry about.
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twoangstroms wrote: ↑Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:21 pmI think that looks fine (soooo much better than the previous model's stem, even though that's a logical fallacy). Might be a bit worried that grit could get in from wet racing, but I reckon that's really looking for something to worry about.
The stem clamp and steerer aren't sliding against each other, so grit/contamination is not an issue. The only possible issue would be from a direct impact to the exposed area and that's pretty unlikely.
I'm really close to buying a propel. Available are the Advanced 1 and 2 models and my idea was to get the cheapest. After selling the wheels and 105 groupset, the 2 would make a really attractive frameset.
But i just now noticed that the Advanced 1 and 2 model are not the same frameset as the Advanced Pro like i initially thought. The Pro has the SL fork, the other two don't.
I wouldn't care if its only a small weight difference, but i wonder if its also maybe less stiff and changes the feel of the bike?!
But i just now noticed that the Advanced 1 and 2 model are not the same frameset as the Advanced Pro like i initially thought. The Pro has the SL fork, the other two don't.
I wouldn't care if its only a small weight difference, but i wonder if its also maybe less stiff and changes the feel of the bike?!
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What's the differences with the fork?
I know in previous years the Advance had an aluminium steerer and used a traditional 1 1/8th headset and the Pro and S.L. had full carbon fork and OD2 steerer.
I didn't realise there was a difference in forks again for the 2023 model...
I know in previous years the Advance had an aluminium steerer and used a traditional 1 1/8th headset and the Pro and S.L. had full carbon fork and OD2 steerer.
I didn't realise there was a difference in forks again for the 2023 model...
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ETA: Actually, I don't think I even realised there was an Advanced frameset this year... just Advanced Pro and Advanced Pro S.L.DeeDoubleYou wrote: ↑Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:39 amWhat's the differences with the fork?
I know in previous years the Advance had an aluminium steerer and used a traditional 1 1/8th headset and the Pro and S.L. had full carbon fork and OD2 steerer.
I didn't realise there was a difference in forks again for the 2023 model...
Weight of the different framesets (https://cyclingtips.com/2022/08/2023-gi ... g-to-know/):
Frame Fork
Advanced SL 845 360
Advanced Pro 940 360
Advanced 960 420
Frame Fork
Advanced SL 845 360
Advanced Pro 940 360
Advanced 960 420
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Has the Propel been used on any cobbles stage?
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I didn't read it but thankyou for your work/time mod.benelliracing wrote: ↑Fri Jan 13, 2023 4:28 pmPost edited by Mod because of constant and unsolicited advertising and derailing the thread. User has been warned
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Well, the website update for the UK hasn't happened! Anyone got any inside knowledge on what's going on with the UK market?DeeDoubleYou wrote: ↑Sat Dec 24, 2022 5:27 pmI was in my LBS earlier, Giant are supposedly updating the UK website over the New Year with details on builds/prices etc., but with regards to when we can expect them... still a bit vague, although Feb had been mentioned previously.
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Local shop in NorCal today said they may not get any Propels in 2023.
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Wow, enjoy your 2024 Propel!twoangstroms wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 4:27 amLocal shop in NorCal today said they may not get any Propels in 2023.
I was hoping to see mine arrive in the next couple of months, tops... I figured it would be a forgone conclusion that I'd be able to take it to Mallorca with me in May, but perhaps not!
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