PLEASE HELPP!! Have to decide on which bike in 2 days

[Sonicy95]

Hi guys, my name is Sonic and I am new to this forum. Its my first time posting on a forum so please forgive me if I do anything I'm not supposed to.

I am deciding between a Propel advanced 2 and a Propel advanced Pro 1. I own an Anyroad 1 and I would like to ride with my dad so we are getting a second one but don't know which one to get. The Pro 1 has a great color and I like it however I am worried about it being too good for us( mainly me) and the full carbon wheel set is also new to me. The adv 2 runs Giant PA-2 rims and seems like a good entry level wheel set to me. My dad says that we can either start with adv 2 and build my way up as time passes and switching parts as I get better or go directly to the Pro 1 and get the good stuff. I think I know a decent amount of things about shimano stuff and some other things about road bikes so I would like some detailed info and advice/opinion on these 2 bikes and which one you prefer or suggest. Thank you very much, I would appreciate it a ton as this is going to be a huge huge decision and a very very important one for me.

[ajh]

One thing you cannot change would be the steerer. On the lower level bike it is alum which will be heavier and transmit more vibration.

There is also a pro 2 which has carbon faring alum wheels for a lower price point.

I have last years advanced pro and love it. It is fast and comfortable.

[Sonicy95]

Thank you for your reply, however my dad is not considering the advanced pro 2 because he thinks that it is in between both bikes. He either wants to be a lower level propel or a higher level propel. Really appreciate your reply.

[jeffy]

your dad is wrong. advanced pro 2 a great bike. the differences are minimal between pro 1 & pro 2

[mimason]

always get the best bike up front. The Pro 1 is awesome. If this is the orange and black or the blue and black its a killer bike. A buddy has the orange and I say the blue today. The blue looks awesome in person....not so much in pics. The metallic blue looks real nice and the bike I saw had orange bar tape. it was really nice looking.

[Sonicy95]

Thanks guys for your help!! Can anyone describe or share their thoughts about the OD2 steerer?

[kkibbler]

There's nothing wrong with OD2 in and of itself, but there are far fewer aftermarket options for headsets, spacers, stems. I can't say it is that much stiffer than 1-1/8" steerers.

[Sonicy95]

If I ride deep section wheels like the ones the pro 1 comes with, will I be blown around on my bike if there is wind? Considering the fact that I am about 50-55kg.

[Sonicy95]

Oh and can someone explain why I should get the best bike up front? Is there any benefit in the future?

[jeffy]

best frame up front is the better idea, based on the fact that components will wear and get replaced / upgraded. it is much harder/expensive to upgrade the frame.

considering

1) your blowing around comment
2) you're coming from an anyroad

you would be better suited to a Defy Adv Pro

[Benno]

Just put some slicks on the anyroad? I have a Revolt 0 that I put slicks on occasionally and it rides just fine.