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Giant Propel: every build compared

Propel Advanced 2 105

Mid-rangeAeroCarbon700c2027

Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2

High endAeroCarbon700c2027

Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

High endAeroCarbon700c2027

Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1

High endAeroCarbon700c2027

The 7 builds of the line side by side, from the cheapest list price: what each step up changes.

Pick up to 4 builds to set side by side
Giant Propel Advanced 2 105, side viewGiantGiant Propel Advanced 2 105
Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2, side viewGiantGiant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2
Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS, side viewGiantGiant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS
Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1, side viewGiantGiant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1

At a glance

  • Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1 is 700 g lighter than Giant Propel Advanced 2 105 (brand figures).
  • Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano 105 Di2, against Shimano 105.
Key specs4 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027 2027 2027
Weight 9.1 kg 8.7 kg −400 g–Not given 8.4 kg Best of the comparison−700 g
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

Wheelset 700c · Giant P-A1 Disc, alloy 700c · Giant SLR 2 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem 700c · Giant SLR 1 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem 700c · Giant SLR 1 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12 2×12 2×12
Groupset Shimano 105 Shimano 105 Di2 Higher range SRAM Rival AXS E1 Higher range SRAM Rival AXS E1 Higher range
Brake model Shimano 105 hydraulic Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic Higher range SRAM Rival AXS E1 hydraulic Higher range SRAM Rival AXS E1 hydraulic Higher range

Prices

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

Giant Propel Advanced 2 105

Giant Propel Advanced 2 105

Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2

Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2

Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS

Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1

Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1

Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Propel Advanced 2 105 · aero road bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 2×12 drivetrain, mid-range equipment
  • Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2 · aero road bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 2×12 drivetrain, high end equipment
  • Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS · aero road bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 2×12 drivetrain, high end equipment
  • Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1 · aero road bike, carbon frame, 700c wheels, 2×12 drivetrain, high end equipment
Terrain
6 bikes1 bike · 1 bike1 bike2 bikes2 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
6 bikes1 bike · 2 bikes1 bike2 bikes
NimbleStable
Giant Propel Advanced 2 105Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXSGiant Propel Advanced Pro 1 Rival AXS E1other aero road bikes

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

Road Bikes > Aero Race

 Aero
As printed

Road Bikes, Aero Race

 Aero
As printed

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

 Aero
As printed

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

Frame and fork
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

 Carbon
As printed

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

Max tyre clearanceSame for all 32 mm 32 mm 32 mm 32 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Drivetrain7 differences
Groupset brand Shimano Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1

Shifting Mechanical
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105

 Electronic, wired
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2

 Electronic, wireless
As printed

Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS E1

 Electronic, wireless
As printed

Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS E1

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano 105 36/52 Shimano 105 36/52 SRAM Rival E1 DUB 35/48 with power meter SRAM Rival E1 DUB 35/48 with power meter
Cassette Shimano 105 11x34 Shimano 105 11x34 SRAM Rival 10x30 SRAM Rival 10x30
Rear derailleur Shimano 105 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Rival AXS, RD-Rival-E-E1 °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Rival AXS, RD-Rival-E-E1 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters Shimano 105 °Value not published by the brand Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Rival AXS HRD, ED-Rival-E1 °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Rival AXS HRD, ED-Rival-E1 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Power meter fitted no no yes yes
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1 hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS E1 hydraulic

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 140 mm 140 mm 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"
As printed

Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding

 700c / 29"
As printed

Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding

 700c / 29"
As printed

Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding

Rims Aluminium
As printed

Giant P-A1 Disc, alloy

 Carbon
As printed

Giant SLR 2 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

 Carbon
As printed

Giant SLR 1 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

 Carbon
As printed

Giant SLR 1 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

Rim depth–Not given 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes yes yes
TyresSame for all Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding
Tyre width fittedSame for all 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm 28 mm
Weight
Weighed in size M avec porte-bidons et sans préventif M avec porte-bidons et sans préventif –Not given M avec porte-bidons et sans préventif

° Value not published by the brand

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