The Giant Propel Advanced 2 in Carbon Smoke is the quintessential aero road bike, engineered to turn every watt of power into pure velocity. For the 2025/2026 season, this model continues to refine the balance between aggressive aerodynamics and lightweight efficiency. Built with an Advanced-grade composite frameset and the latest AeroSystem Shaping technology, it is designed to slice through the wind while maintaining the stability and handling precision needed for high-speed cornering and solo breakaways.
The Carbon Smoke finish provides a raw, high-performance aesthetic, revealing the intricate carbon weave beneath a deep, glossy lacquer, accented by sharp Blue Chrome branding. This build is anchored by the reliable Shimano 105 12-speed groupset, delivering the same crisp shifting and powerful hydraulic braking found on professional-tier machines but at a price point that makes podium-level performance accessible to club racers and weekend sprinters alike.
Frameset & Geometry
Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, Disc, internal cable routing.
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle.
Handlebar: Giant Contact SL Aero, integrated aero profile for reduced drag.
Stem: Giant Contact SL Aero, optimized for internal cable integration.
Seatpost: Giant Vector Composite, -5/+15mm offset (aero-profiled).
Saddle: Giant Fleet SL with pressure relief channel.
Colour: Gloss Carbon Smoke / Blue Chrome.
Drivetrain & Brakes
Shifters: Shimano 105 ST-R7120, 2x12-speed mechanical.
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 FD-R7100.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 RD-R7100.
Crankset: Shimano 105, 36/52T
Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-34T, 12-speed.
Chain: KMC X12L-1.
Brakes: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc.
Rotors: Giant MPH, [F] 160mm, [R] 140mm.
Wheels & Tires
Wheelset: Giant P-A2 Disc, Alloy, 12mm thru-axle.
Hubs: Giant alloy, CenterLock.
Spokes: Sapim Stainless Steel.
Tires: Giant Gavia Course 1, 700x25c (28mm effective), Tubeless.
Max Tire Clearance: 30mm.
Key Performance Features
AeroSystem Shaping: Every tube shape and angle is optimized through CFD analysis and wind-tunnel testing to minimize drag at every yaw angle, ensuring you stay faster for longer with less effort.
OverDrive Aero: The D-shaped fork steerer and corresponding spacers allow for hidden internal cable routing, creating a clean, ultra-aerodynamic cockpit that is significantly easier to service than fully integrated one-piece systems.
Race-Tuned Stiffness: The Modified Monocoque Construction of the front triangle ensures maximum lateral stiffness, allowing for explosive acceleration during sprints and attacks.
Tubeless Efficiency: Shipped from the factory with a tubeless setup, providing lower rolling resistance and increased puncture protection, allowing you to run lower pressures for better grip and comfort.