{"id":231760,"date":"2026-03-06T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/giant-launches-new-propel-thats-lighter-and-stiffer-but-its-left-me-asking-a-big-question-about-new-bikes\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:00:00","slug":"giant-launches-new-propel-thats-lighter-and-stiffer-but-its-left-me-asking-a-big-question-about-new-bikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/giant-launches-new-propel-thats-lighter-and-stiffer-but-its-left-me-asking-a-big-question-about-new-bikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Giant launches new Propel that\u2019s lighter and stiffer, but it\u2019s left me asking a big question about \u2018new\u2019 bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"7618f7d7-2af0-44dc-bc48-b7f70a51a996\">Today, Giant has launched new versions of its Propel <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/best-aero-road-bikes\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/best-aero-road-bikes\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/best-aero-road-bikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">aero bike<\/a>, along with a corresponding update from its sister brand, Liv, to its EnviLiv platform.<\/p>\n<p>The outgoing model is in its fourth calendar year of production, and such are the product cycles in the road bike world that it was starting to feel overdue for a refresh.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"7618f7d7-2af0-44dc-bc48-b7f70a51a996-2\">The headline figures are an 18.4 watt saving over the outgoing model for the Propel, in the top spec SL variant, though there\u2019s more to this figure than just aerodynamic improvements, but rather a system wide approach that has seen extremely modest changes to the frameset, and gains won in other areas of the spec package like the cockpit, wheels, and tyres. The EnviLiv offers up a significant, but smaller, gain of 8.62 watts.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a id=\"elk-0ba9483f-7f43-4f07-8e74-bd82ba5c15e5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-tweaked-frameset-3\">A tweaked frameset<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"2ce794d9-f2b5-4115-8d0c-f8b82ff57b1d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:75.00%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KrwipysXCvX8pRktHXnn48-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KrwipysXCvX8pRktHXnn48-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KrwipysXCvX8pRktHXnn48-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KrwipysXCvX8pRktHXnn48-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KrwipysXCvX8pRktHXnn48-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KrwipysXCvX8pRktHXnn48-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The frameset remains extremely similar to the old model <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Giant)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"86639f6f-9472-45c5-942e-e580c1a891d4\">Back-to-back, it would be easy to mistake the 2026 Propel for the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/giant-propel-advanced-sl-0-review-2025\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/giant-propel-advanced-sl-0-review-2025\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/giant-propel-advanced-sl-0-review-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outgoing 2025 model<\/a>. The shapes are extremely similar, with the dropped seat stays proving to be a key difference.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the changes have been made under the hood, with tweaks to the manufacturing process creating a 45g saving in the frameset for a size medium. This has been achieved through the use of a single bladder for the front triangle rather than three, and more accurate cold cutting of the carbon sheets, avoiding any warping at the edges from excess heat that can come with laser cutting.<\/p>\n<p>As well as being marginally lighter, the Propel is slightly stiffer, with a claimed 5.7% increase in the stiffness-to-weight ratio, and a 14.8% increase in \u2018system handling efficiency\u2019, though it isn\u2019t overly clear what this second metric pertains to. The new EnviLiv also boasts a stiffer pedalling platform, with a 14.7% increase in pedalling stiffness.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t appear that there have been any changes to the geometry of either platform, but vertical compliance has been increased by up to 25% at the rear end via the integrated seatpost, and by 12.8% up front via the cockpit, and tyre clearance has been increased to 32mm to account for the trend of wider tyres on the road.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-GGEfiY5hLRtY46xZuBDCbL\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-GGEfiY5hLRtY46xZuBDCbL slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-0eb29c1e-448a-428f-b52d-7f2a7895c8be\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"gains-elsewhere-in-the-system-3\">Gains elsewhere in the system<\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-GGEfiY5hLRtY46xZuBDCbL-4PA61HqjzYMnFXuYt3vVbCLUrcQekXc9\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-GGEfiY5hLRtY46xZuBDCbL-4PA61HqjzYMnFXuYt3vVbCLUrcQekXc9 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<p>Image <!-- -->1<!-- --> of <!-- -->4<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:hidden\" class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div style=\"-webkit-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-webkit-transition:all 0s ease 0s;transition:all 0s ease 0s;-webkit-transform:translate(0%, 0);transform:translate(0%, 0);direction:ltr;display:flex;will-change:transform\" class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Giant propel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SwW2f8ZsWj9jzh2hgdsgNM.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Most of the performance gains come from a new, narrower integrated cockpit<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Giant)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Giant Propel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TcSTvxTsuDr3iD96YouwzR.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">While top end models get it&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Giant)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYPaYrwhP9mWEJ5R9G38AH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYPaYrwhP9mWEJ5R9G38AH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYPaYrwhP9mWEJ5R9G38AH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYPaYrwhP9mWEJ5R9G38AH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYPaYrwhP9mWEJ5R9G38AH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYPaYrwhP9mWEJ5R9G38AH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYPaYrwhP9mWEJ5R9G38AH.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYPaYrwhP9mWEJ5R9G38AH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYPaYrwhP9mWEJ5R9G38AH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Lower-tier options still get a separate system<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Giant)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:100%;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;flex-shrink:0;overflow:auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"true\"><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Giant propel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BCsmcmrbTNyrHCxGACi3cH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Better wheels and tyres contribute the rest of the performance gains in wattage terms<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Giant)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"image-cont__expand\" data-testid=\"expandButton\" data-analytics-id=\"gallery-expand-image\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"gallery-expand-image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M31.557 12.067L31.773 0 19.791.213l.05 3.216 6.225-.115-7.347 7.39 2.422 2.434 7.34-7.382-.108 6.213 3.184.098zM.215 19.903L0 31.97l11.984-.213-.05-3.217-6.225.113 7.348-7.388-2.42-2.436-7.34 7.383L3.402 20l-3.187-.098zM20.004 31.704L32 32.001l-.293-12.059-3.195.03.154 6.263-7.396-7.44-2.407 2.42 7.389 7.43-6.174-.148-.074 3.207zM12.213.33L.22.034l.293 12.059 3.195-.032-.152-6.26 7.394 7.438 2.404-2.418L5.967 3.39l6.174.15.072-3.209z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"10cb8d70-e8b2-46ed-bbf3-e08f8ef99f49\">With the frameset appearing to only offer extremely modest changes over the outgoing model, the headline figure of over 18 watts faster means the savings have had to come from elsewhere. The old Propel was becoming something of an outlier in that it was still equipped with a separate bar and stem. The new models of both the EnviLiv and Propel now feature a modern-looking, flared, and much narrower cockpit, which is where much of the gains have been realised.<\/p>\n<p>The cockpit alone is likely responsible for the majority of the gains. The like-for-like data provided by Giant for the Propel states that the old bike was tested with 42cm bars, while the new cockpit is 37cm at the hoods, flaring to 40cm at the drops. The bikes were tested with an articulated dummy, and so not only does the cockpit itself account for a smaller frontal area, but it will have certainly placed the mannequin in a narrower stance too, adding non-bike wattage gains. The bikes were also tested across a sweep of yaw angles, though a greater spread than we test at for our own wind tunnel tests, with yaw angles (the angle at which the wind hits the bike) of up to 20\u00ba tested, while we stop at 15\u00ba, as at race speeds, the likelihood of encountering 20\u00ba becomes increasingly unlikely.<\/p>\n<p>The bike and rider, excluding the wheels and tyres, account for 12.42 watts of the pie, with a gain of 0.42 watts coming from the increased aerodynamics of the new Cadex Max 50 wheels and aero tyres, and a further 5.6 watts coming from improvements in rolling resistance from the new Cadex aero tyres versus the older models specced on the previous generation.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While the top spec frame was quite a small amount lighter than the previous model, when the system as a whole, including the new cockpit, wheels, and tyres are taken into account, the cumulative weight savings are a much more significant 355g, or 120g for the equivalent EnviLiv model.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-7b6174ff-d9c1-4a2e-9273-81e5e46932b1\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spec-options-and-pricing-3\">Spec options and pricing<\/h2>\n<p id=\"81bb79f8-9d68-4941-9787-ba67acf5141f\">The Propel will be offered in six sizes and four build tiers covering Shimano 105, Ultegra, Dura-Ace and SRAM Red. Two frameset options with traditional moveable seatposts are on offer, along with the SL tier with an integrated seatpost that will require cutting to size. These specs are also mirrored to some degree with the EnviLiv, and the full range of options and prices is at the base of this article<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-11967814-e50e-4d58-acc6-b92aebaaa94e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"analysis-why-are-we-sticking-to-three-year-development-cycles-3\">Analysis &#8211; Why are we sticking to three-year development cycles?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-person-GGEfiY5hLRtY46xZuBDCbL-kspSooA7WIXSD2XJODEo1XZQKPzPne1S\" class=\"slice-container person-wrapper person-GGEfiY5hLRtY46xZuBDCbL-kspSooA7WIXSD2XJODEo1XZQKPzPne1S slice-container-person\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<div style=\"display:contents\"><picture data-hydrate=\"false\"><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><source class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU-140-80.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Will Jones - Senior tech writer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU-140-80.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" class=\"person__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" loading=\"lazy\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rcdGNkZsAp22gXEbfMFpjU.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<p><span class=\"person__name\">Will Jones<\/span><\/p>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Senior Tech Writer<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"a29bb59e-884d-47f6-add5-951d1c0d5ef7\">An 18+ watt saving for a new aero bike is significant, there\u2019s no denying that, but this latest Propel is just one of many new bikes that are released as new models with what can charitably be called tweaks, rather than significant updates. Given the significant differences in cockpit geometry and the fact that the old and new Propel models were compared using an articulated mannequin, I\u2019d put a lot of money on the fact that you could realise the vast majority of the savings on offer by swapping the cockpit on an old Propel to this new model. This is compounded by the fact that the second greatest piece of the pie in terms of gains, the faster tyres in terms of rolling resistance, can also be won by a simple spec upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>The Cadex Race tyre specced on the old model was one of the slowest models when <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/lab-tested-which-road-bike-tyres-are-the-fastest\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/lab-tested-which-road-bike-tyres-are-the-fastest\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/lab-tested-which-road-bike-tyres-are-the-fastest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we tested a huge variety of road race tyres<\/a>, showing a 10.9-watt penalty <em>per tyre<\/em> over the Continental GP5000 S TR at 40km\/h. As the tyres account for 5 watts of improvement in the case of the Propel, or 2.5 watts per tyre (I assume this was a figure for the pair), one could make an old Propel faster than a new Propel simply by swapping the tyres to a set of class-leading tyres.<\/p>\n<p>I am not trying to dunk on the Propel specifically here, but it is a prime example of a machine that I don\u2019t think warranted a \u2018new bike\u2019 moniker. The current Propel is a good bike, and offering customers an updated spec package with improved wheels, tyres, and cockpit would have been a cheaper way for customers to realise <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tag\/performance\/\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tag\/performance\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/tag\/performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">performance<\/a> gains.<\/p>\n<p>The same criticism can also be levelled at the new <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/a-ground-up-refinement-cannondale-launches-the-fifth-generation-supersix-evo\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/a-ground-up-refinement-cannondale-launches-the-fifth-generation-supersix-evo\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/a-ground-up-refinement-cannondale-launches-the-fifth-generation-supersix-evo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SuperSix Evo<\/a>, and the latest <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/new-pinarello-dogma-f-review\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/new-pinarello-dogma-f-review\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/new-pinarello-dogma-f-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinarello Dogma<\/a> wasn\u2019t functionally any more aerodynamic than the old one, despite the claims about the \u2018aero keel\u2019. All three are symptomatic of what I think is an issue with these well-established models; it\u2019s becoming next to impossible to realise meaningful aero gains to the frameset without fundamentally changing the look of the machine, which brands seem to be reluctant to do due to brand identity.<\/p>\n<p>If we look at really aero machines, many of them are totally clean-slate machines, free from the shackles of historic design language. The <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/we-took-factors-new-one-aero-bike-to-the-wind-tunnel-does-it-stack-up-to-factors-fastest-uci-legal-road-bike-claims\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/we-took-factors-new-one-aero-bike-to-the-wind-tunnel-does-it-stack-up-to-factors-fastest-uci-legal-road-bike-claims\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/we-took-factors-new-one-aero-bike-to-the-wind-tunnel-does-it-stack-up-to-factors-fastest-uci-legal-road-bike-claims\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Factor ONE<\/a>, the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/van-rysel-rcr-f-review\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/van-rysel-rcr-f-review\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/van-rysel-rcr-f-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Van Rysel RCR-F<\/a>, the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/colnago-y1rs-review\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/colnago-y1rs-review\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/colnago-y1rs-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colnago Y1Rs<\/a>. All are doing something genuinely different and reaping the rewards. The latest Ridley Noah again shows what can be achieved by throwing the old design out and properly refreshing aero bikes for the modern age, and I struggle to see why some brands stick to a three-year development cycle and offer up \u2018evolution not revolution\u2019, when revolution clearly works so well. There\u2019s always an exception that proves the rule, and that would of course be the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/how-fast-is-the-new-cervelo-s5-we-hired-a-wind-tunnel-to-find-out\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/how-fast-is-the-new-cervelo-s5-we-hired-a-wind-tunnel-to-find-out\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/bikes\/pro-bikes\/how-fast-is-the-new-cervelo-s5-we-hired-a-wind-tunnel-to-find-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cerv\u00e9lo S5<\/a>, but I think this gets away with it thanks to somehow starting from an extremely aero baseline that others have slowly caught up to.<\/p>\n<p>I suspect the latest Propel will be an excellent bike to ride, and will undoubtedly benefit from these spec changes, in much the same way that I adored the latest Dogma, and my colleague Tom liked the SuperSix so much he nearly got his wallet out.<\/p>\n<p>But I can\u2019t help but feel that if the blind following of 3-4 year development cycles was lengthened, or abandoned altogether until bikes had a truly significant update, consumers would see better pricing of bikes in the interim years, and more significant advances over the long term.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-GGEfiY5hLRtY46xZuBDCbL-yJxYNjuvgTCZ3biQ8jTX6MuniVCEapfW\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-GGEfiY5hLRtY46xZuBDCbL-yJxYNjuvgTCZ3biQ8jTX6MuniVCEapfW slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 23 30\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M21.554 15.726a2.878 2.878 0 0 0-1.705-.374 2.881 2.881 0 0 0-1.388-3.068 2.877 2.877 0 0 0-1.992-.333 2.884 2.884 0 0 0-.1-.766 2.865 2.865 0 0 0-1.346-1.75c-.47-.27-.996-.4-1.527-.385l2.742-4.73a2.87 2.87 0 0 0 .323-.83h2.612V2.084h-2.661A2.861 2.861 0 0 0 15.18.385a2.903 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class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>$13,500 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a310,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac11,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Propel Advanced SL 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Propel Advanced SL (frameset)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>$5,000 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a33,799<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac3,899<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Propel Advanced SL (team frameset)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>$5,300 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a33,799<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac3,899<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Propel Advanced Pro (Dura-Ace)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>$8,000 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a36,749<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac7,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Propel Advanced Pro 0 (Di2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>NA<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a35,799<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac6,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Propel Advanced Pro 0 (AXS)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>$7,800 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a35,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td 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style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac4,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Propel Advanced Pro (frameset)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>$3,200 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a32,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac2,699<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Propel Advanced 0 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a34,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac4,799<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Propel Advanced 1 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>$5,300 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a33,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac4,399<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Propel Advanced 2 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>$3,500 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a32,599<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac2,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>EnviLiv Advanced SL 0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>$13,500\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a310,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac11,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>EnviLiv Advanced SL 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>EnviLiv Advanced SL Frameset<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td 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class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a35,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac6,499<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>EnviLiv Advanced Pro 1 AXS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u20ac4,999<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>EnviLiv Advanced 0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>\u00a34,199<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td 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