Giant Propel 2023

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eins4eins
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by eins4eins

Just noticed today that Italy has a SL and also an Advanced Pro frameset available. Both with a very nice paint job.

The dark blue Ultegra Di2 version which is available eveywhere but in germany is also 500€ cheaper than in the netherlands.
The red Advanced 0 with Rival PM is 400€ cheaper than in germany.

blueridgemtns
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by blueridgemtns

Still need to swap the 25 mm tires for 28's but pretty darn happy thus far.
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Nickldn
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by Nickldn

blueridgemtns wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:51 pm
Still need to swap the 25 mm tires for 28's but pretty darn happy thus far.
How do you find the Cadex tyres? Do they seem fast to you?
Giant Propel Advanced SL Red Etap 11s Easton EC90 wheels CeramicSpeed BB Zipp SL70 bars 6.5kg

Vitus ZX1 CRS Campy Chorus 12s Bora WTO 45 disk brake wheels Zipp SL70 bars 7.5kg

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DHG01
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by DHG01

blueridgemtns wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:51 pm
Still need to swap the 25 mm tires for 28's but pretty darn happy thus far.
Very nice.
Is that size S or XS?

blueridgemtns
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by blueridgemtns

Nickldn wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 5:09 pm
blueridgemtns wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:51 pm
Still need to swap the 25 mm tires for 28's but pretty darn happy thus far.
How do you find the Cadex tyres? Do they seem fast to you?
Much, much better than expected, significant improvement from their previous tires. Also a bit of a surprise? That their 25's inflate to just a few mm's under a Conti GP5000 TR 28mm. I will keep them on the rack for future use.

blueridgemtns
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by blueridgemtns

DHG01 wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:01 pm
blueridgemtns wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:51 pm
Still need to swap the 25 mm tires for 28's but pretty darn happy thus far.
Very nice.
Is that size S or XS?
XS with a 130 carbon SLR stem, which is definitely worth the upgrade from the aluminum model. It's a beast and really light.

Nickldn
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by Nickldn

blueridgemtns wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:03 am
Nickldn wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 5:09 pm
blueridgemtns wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:51 pm
Still need to swap the 25 mm tires for 28's but pretty darn happy thus far.
How do you find the Cadex tyres? Do they seem fast to you?
Much, much better than expected, significant improvement from their previous tires. Also a bit of a surprise? That their 25's inflate to just a few mm's under a Conti GP5000 TR 28mm. I will keep them on the rack for future use.
Great to know the standard Cadex tyres feel good. My previous experience with Giant's in house tyres has been.....underwhelming.... never bad, just not suitable for fast riding.

I'd like to try this bike with Conti GP5000 TR 25mm, shame they are not approved.
Giant Propel Advanced SL Red Etap 11s Easton EC90 wheels CeramicSpeed BB Zipp SL70 bars 6.5kg

Vitus ZX1 CRS Campy Chorus 12s Bora WTO 45 disk brake wheels Zipp SL70 bars 7.5kg

SL8 build with Craft CS5060 Wheels in progress

otnemem
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by otnemem

pmprego wrote:
Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:41 pm
Just buy them in Portugal. Portugal just decreased bikes VAT from 23% to 6% (utilities such as gas and eletricity pays 23% because they are not considered essential products - bikes are). I'm talking about 1k-2k savings.
É bem provável que faça isso mesmo. Depois trago-a para cá por 100€ 🤭

treyxt
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by treyxt

Nickldn wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:25 am
blueridgemtns wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:03 am
Nickldn wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 5:09 pm
blueridgemtns wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:51 pm
Still need to swap the 25 mm tires for 28's but pretty darn happy thus far.
How do you find the Cadex tyres? Do they seem fast to you?
Much, much better than expected, significant improvement from their previous tires. Also a bit of a surprise? That their 25's inflate to just a few mm's under a Conti GP5000 TR 28mm. I will keep them on the rack for future use.
Great to know the standard Cadex tyres feel good. My previous experience with Giant's in house tyres has been.....underwhelming.... never bad, just not suitable for fast riding.

I'd like to try this bike with Conti GP5000 TR 25mm, shame they are not approved.
Is the internal width >21mm?
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blueridgemtns
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by blueridgemtns

treyxt wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:33 pm
Nickldn wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:25 am
blueridgemtns wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:03 am
Nickldn wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 5:09 pm


How do you find the Cadex tyres? Do they seem fast to you?
Much, much better than expected, significant improvement from their previous tires. Also a bit of a surprise? That their 25's inflate to just a few mm's under a Conti GP5000 TR 28mm. I will keep them on the rack for future use.
Great to know the standard Cadex tyres feel good. My previous experience with Giant's in house tyres has been.....underwhelming.... never bad, just not suitable for fast riding.

I'd like to try this bike with Conti GP5000 TR 25mm, shame they are not approved.
Is the internal width >21mm?
22 mm.

treyxt
Posts: 199
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by treyxt

blueridgemtns wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:07 pm
treyxt wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:33 pm
Nickldn wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:25 am
blueridgemtns wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:03 am


Much, much better than expected, significant improvement from their previous tires. Also a bit of a surprise? That their 25's inflate to just a few mm's under a Conti GP5000 TR 28mm. I will keep them on the rack for future use.
Great to know the standard Cadex tyres feel good. My previous experience with Giant's in house tyres has been.....underwhelming.... never bad, just not suitable for fast riding.

I'd like to try this bike with Conti GP5000 TR 25mm, shame they are not approved.
Is the internal width >21mm?
22 mm.
https://granfondo-cycling.com/continent ... tr-review/

In this review they use a 22mm internal rim width with the gp5000 s tr 25mm tire
Specialized Tarmac SL7 10r 61cm (Raw Black Carbon) / r9170 Dura-Ace Di2 11sp / Lightbicycle AR46
Cannondale SuperSlice Hi-Mod 58cm (From EF) / r8050 Ultegra Di2 11sp / AeroCoach Ascalon Carbon / AeroCoach AEOX Zephyr

stjepan
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by stjepan

treyxt wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:31 am
blueridgemtns wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:07 pm
treyxt wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:33 pm
Nickldn wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:25 am


Great to know the standard Cadex tyres feel good. My previous experience with Giant's in house tyres has been.....underwhelming.... never bad, just not suitable for fast riding.

I'd like to try this bike with Conti GP5000 TR 25mm, shame they are not approved.
Is the internal width >21mm?
22 mm.
https://granfondo-cycling.com/continent ... tr-review/

In this review they use a 22mm internal rim width with the gp5000 s tr 25mm tire
Those are hooked wheels. The restriction to 28mm comes with hookless.

treyxt
Posts: 199
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by treyxt

stjepan wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:35 am
treyxt wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:31 am
blueridgemtns wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:07 pm
treyxt wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:33 pm


Is the internal width >21mm?
22 mm.
https://granfondo-cycling.com/continent ... tr-review/

In this review they use a 22mm internal rim width with the gp5000 s tr 25mm tire
Those are hooked wheels. The restriction to 28mm comes with hookless.
ah my mistake
Specialized Tarmac SL7 10r 61cm (Raw Black Carbon) / r9170 Dura-Ace Di2 11sp / Lightbicycle AR46
Cannondale SuperSlice Hi-Mod 58cm (From EF) / r8050 Ultegra Di2 11sp / AeroCoach Ascalon Carbon / AeroCoach AEOX Zephyr

Renne
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by Renne

blueridgemtns wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:51 pm
Still need to swap the 25 mm tires for 28's but pretty darn happy thus far.
Very nice bike! What's the weight on that?

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DeeDoubleYou
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by DeeDoubleYou

It's finally here!
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