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Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1 vs Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1, side view

Giant

Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1

Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v, side view

Argon 18

Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

High endAeroCarbon700c2027
Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 9 differences, line by line.

Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1, side viewGiantGiant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1
Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v, side viewArgon 18Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

At a glance

  • Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Force AXS E1, against SRAM Rival AXS E1.
  • Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs4 differences
Model year 2027 2026
Weight 8.4 kg –Not given
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

 Carbon
As printed

optimize frame topology and carbon layup

Wheelset 700c · Giant SLR 1 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem 700c · Scope R4
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset SRAM Rival AXS E1 SRAM Force AXS E1 Higher range
As printed

Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1

Brake model SRAM Rival AXS E1 hydraulic SRAM Force AXS Higher range
Seatpost–Not given SUM specific

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1

Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1

Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

Character

  • Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1 · aero road bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 2×12 drivetrain, high end equipment
  • Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v · Road bike average gearing, very high equipment.

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v12 km/h - 55 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride typeSame for all Aero
As printed

Aero Race; This aero rocketship is built for speed when it matters most.

 Aero
As printed

Best Lightweight Aero Road Bike

Frame and fork
Fork Carbon
As printed

Advanced SL-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

–Not given
Max tyre clearanceSame for all 32 mm 32 mm
Axles Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

–Not given
Bottom bracket–Not given SRAM DUB PF 86.5 Road
Cable routing–Not given Fully integrated
As printed

Integrated Cables: Yes

Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1

 SRAM
As printed

Front Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless
As printed

Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS E1

 Electronic, wireless
As printed

Shifters: SRAM Force AXS E1

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth SRAM Rival E1 DUB 35/48 with power meter SRAM Force AXS Powermeter 48/35 Higher range
Cassette SRAM Rival 10x30 SRAM XG 1270 10-33 XDR
Rear derailleur SRAM Rival AXS, RD-Rival-E-E1 °Value not published by the brand SRAM Force AXS E1 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters SRAM Rival AXS HRD, ED-Rival-E1 °Value not published by the brand SRAM Force AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Power meter fittedSame for all yes yes
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1 hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Force Disque hydraulique

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 140 mm 140 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding

 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
RimsSame for all Carbon
As printed

Giant SLR 1 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

 Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Rim depth 50 mm –Not given
Tubeless ready yes –Not given
Tyres Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR 28mm
Tyre width fittedSame for all 28 mm 28 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
Handlebar–Not given Ciclovation LEATHER TOUCH Tornado Gloss °Value not published by the brand
Stem–Not given FSA SMR-II °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model–Not given SUM specific °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in size M avec porte-bidons et sans préventif –Not given

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

Compare the whole Giant Propel rangeCompare the whole Argon 18 Sum range

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1 and Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v come with?

Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1: SRAM Rival AXS E1. Argon 18 Sum SRAM Force AXS E1 12v: SRAM Force AXS E1.

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