Propel SLR (alloy)

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aluminati confirmed, doesn't look like it will be available in the USA :(

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oh...I LIKE THAT. :shock: :shock: :shock:
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Is the HT/TT all one tube?

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Whoa....I like this.

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Some good competition for the similar Specialized. I'm surprised it doesn't use their aero v brake.

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My local LBS Germany is a Giant Dealer, we cant order this yet. Shows up in the international Giant site but not Germany :(.

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Wow that's some serious hydroforming/fabricating going on there. I wonder if this is really cheaper to make than a carbon frame?

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Although I am happy for all the new technology used in aluminium frames, I still don't understand why they make a frame which is much more expensive for them to build (comparing to carbon) and sell in less price (since the carbon super flagship must be the expensive)

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Lelandjt wrote:Some good competition for the similar Specialized. I'm surprised it doesn't use their aero v brake.


They never should have done the aero v-brake. I sold my Propel Advanced SL 0, because of that brake. It's a PITA to adjust them everytime you change wheels. This is how they should have done the Propel in the first place...

@antprok; I guess they need something to compete with Caad 10/12 and Spec. Allez. I must say, I'm very tempted to get rid of my Caad 10 and replace it with this one...

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by antprok

They did a good work, especially on top tube

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Choosing regular callipers is purposefull to keep production cost as low as possible.

I would choose this for a crit bike, the more expensive versions with V brakes are not the best choice for people that lack mechanicall skills and still want to
do their own maintenance.
(apart from the first versions I think they are just like the fouriers a breeze to setup en brake very well).

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Very tasty, this could have a big bang-to-buck rating.

Let's hope they come to Europe too, aero for everyone! :thumbup:
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Multebear wrote:They never should have done the aero v-brake. I sold my Propel Advanced SL 0, because of that brake. It's a PITA to adjust them everytime you change wheels. This is how they should have done the Propel in the first place...

Totally agree with this. And while they were at it they could have routed the derailleur cables in more normal fashion as opposed to going into the top tube and forcing some horrendous bends on their way to the derailleurs.
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locktopus wrote:Is the HT/TT all one tube?


certainly looks like it!

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