Hi there
I'm finally at the point where I have the money to upgrade bikes. I have been torn between an aero or classic frame and still haven't really decided yet. I have narrowed it down to two choices: -
Cervelo R5 with DA9000
Giant Propel SL1 with DA9000
Which would you pick and why?
Please help me choose
Cervelo R5 or Giant Propel SL1
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I should have said I am aware of the S5. I don't like the look of it though and prefer the R5
one is a climbing/ GC bike the other is a aero frame. you are comparing apples and oranges!
Contextually the R5 will be lighter ( slightly) and less aero, it should handle better than the propel ( i've ridden both), and be far less suceptible to crosswinds ( the propels main issue). The propel will require you to use less watts in a straight line for the same speed. it will be slower on the climbs, but far better on still descents though again if you have sidewinds, you'll prefer the R5. the propel transmits power more effectively as well, but its bump damping and comfort is inferior. Bear in mind the rides were conducted with different wheels ( 52mm aero on the giant, and Ksyriums on the Cervelo).
As an allrounder the R5 is a very good bike. it does everything pretty well. The propel is more about straightline speed.
you thought about getting a decent bike btw, both wouldn't go on my shopping list?
Contextually the R5 will be lighter ( slightly) and less aero, it should handle better than the propel ( i've ridden both), and be far less suceptible to crosswinds ( the propels main issue). The propel will require you to use less watts in a straight line for the same speed. it will be slower on the climbs, but far better on still descents though again if you have sidewinds, you'll prefer the R5. the propel transmits power more effectively as well, but its bump damping and comfort is inferior. Bear in mind the rides were conducted with different wheels ( 52mm aero on the giant, and Ksyriums on the Cervelo).
As an allrounder the R5 is a very good bike. it does everything pretty well. The propel is more about straightline speed.
you thought about getting a decent bike btw, both wouldn't go on my shopping list?