Races and hard group rides turn on split-second decisions: the surge to close a gap, the dig to hold a wheel, the moment you commit to going off the front. The Giant Propel Advanced 0 is built so that when you make that move, the bike goes with you rather than blunting it.
Off the mark, right now
That instant response comes from the frameset. It's lighter than the previous Propel, with more torsional and pedalling stiffness, so the power you put in shows up straight away at the wheel. When you jump, it jumps, which is exactly what you want the second the pace kicks up.
Fast for hours
Top-end speed is no good if the ride beats you up before the finish. Giant reworked the frameset and integrated parts for a smoother feel on long training miles and steady group efforts.
The Vector seatpost flexes more than before, while the fork and cockpit take the sting out of bumps up front. Clearance now runs to 32mm tyres, which on rough UK roads means more grip and less rattle, so you hold a higher speed with less fatigue and finish with something left.
A system built to cut drag
The frame, cockpit, wheels and tyres work as one aero package. The AeroSystem frame and integrated cockpit keep drag low, while the aero wheels and tyres cut rolling resistance.
Put together, that's less effort to hold pace on the flats, more speed when you take a pull, and a bike that keeps rewarding you when you drive it hard.
Who it suits
This is a road bike for riders with intent: racing, chain gangs, or chasing a quicker time on roads you know. If most of your riding is relaxed and social, a more upright endurance bike would suit you better.
But if you want a bike that answers when you attack and stays comfortable enough to do it all day, the Propel Advanced 0 in Azurite Blue sits among the sharper Giant road bikes in the UK.