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Giant Propel SL vs Pro vs "entry level"
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Looking for some information on the differences between the "cheap", "medium", and "expensive" versions of the current generation of the Giant Propel. I've been racing the Giant Propel SL 0 from 2013 and have loved it. At this point though it is time for a new frame and I'm trying to educate myself on the differences between each level of the bike.

So far I see that the SL is the only model that has integrated seat tube and that the Pro has more carbon in the fork compared to the entry level. From what I can tell the frames are the same mold as far as aerodynamics go? If anyone could speak to more differences to consider between each bike I would really appreciate it.

Thanks!

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Re: Giant Propel SL vs Pro vs "entry level" [aidanlynch] [ In reply to ]
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If you are sticking with Giant, just keep your 2013 SL 0, they haven't upgraded anything significantly from that.
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Re: Giant Propel SL vs Pro vs "entry level" [quadlt250] [ In reply to ]
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I need a new bike, mine is trashed. Thanks tho

Anyone able to talk differences between the three options? Thanks

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Re: Giant Propel SL vs Pro vs "entry level" [aidanlynch] [ In reply to ]
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I have the 2015 Advanced Pro 1. As I understand it the progression is roughly thus:

Cheap:
Removable seat post
Alloy steerer (1.125")
Alloy dropouts

Pro:
Removable seat post
Carbon steerer (1.25")
Alloy dropouts

SL:
Bling bling all the way

The rest of the finishing kit varies from build to build but that's how it stacked up at the time I got mine. Frames should be both Di2/mechanical compatible. I picked the Pro level because it represented the best overall value at the time. If I had to do it again I'd probably shell out for Di2 as the cable routing for the FD wasn't ideal and makes for pretty clumsy shifts if you set it up per Shimano's instructions. Eventually got it working but cable routing can be a real bear on this frame. Love the bike otherwise. Stock brakes work great but I did eventually switch to the Fouriers calipers to get the extra tire clearance.
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