Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 review

Launched back in 2013, the Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 has been around a while but it remains a top-spec aero bike and is used by the Giant Sunweb team. How does it stack up against more modern alternatives?

Giant Propel Advanced SL 0
Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Giant Propel Advanced SL is starting to show its age against more modern aero bike designs. Our aero testing suggests it is not as slippery as the Trek Madone or Specialised Venge ViAS and it is a harsh ride over rough surfaces too. However it remains a superb bike, offering great value and spec. The Giant Propel feels made for cornering at speed too, with excellent balance, geometry and handling.

Reasons to buy
  • +

    Stiff

  • +

    Light

  • +

    Great spec

  • +

    Great handling

Reasons to avoid
  • -

    Integrated seatpost

  • -

    Not the most aero

  • -

    Harsh ride

You can trust Cycling Weekly. Our team of experts put in hard miles testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Find out more about how we test.

Frame

The Giant Propel Advanced SL features bladed tube sections designed to minimise drag, and Giant's integrated Speed Control SL brakes from TRP.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Oliver Bridgewood - no, Doctor Oliver Bridgewood - is a PhD Chemist who discovered a love of cycling. He enjoys racing time trials, hill climbs, road races and criteriums. During his time at Cycling Weekly, he worked predominantly within the tech team, also utilising his science background to produce insightful fitness articles, before moving to an entirely video-focused role heading up the Cycling Weekly YouTube channel, where his feature-length documentary 'Project 49' was his crowning glory.