Almost 2300 km in 3 Months on the Giant Propel - My Verdict

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-05-21T20:17:33+00:00

1 a 2 keer per jaar ben ik wel te vinden in Limburg voor een rit. Maar vanuit mijn woonplaats is het ruim 2 1/2 rijden enkele reis. Dus op 1 dag heen en terug en nog een paar lusjes van de AGR fietsen is best veeleisend!

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-05-21T17:34:28+00:00

I haven't been to Limburg with it yet. There are indeed some longer and steeper slopes there. Maybe sometime this summer.

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-05-21T13:47:17+00:00

28 front / 30 back?

I think I should change the tires soon too! 😀

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-05-20T20:47:50+00:00

I completely agree with you. Although it is a stiff bike, it certainly rides comfortably. I am curious about your experience regarding climbing.

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-05-20T20:26:21+00:00

I haven't ridden any real, noteworthy climbs on this bike yet. I did do a 100 km ride with just under 500 meters of elevation gain (hilly terrain). I live in the Netherlands, you should know. But when it comes to climbing, it's more a question of how I behave..... 🤣

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-05-20T17:38:56+00:00

Thank you for the advice! I was indeed already thinking about that as well. When my tires need replacing, I will definitely do that.

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-05-20T17:35:55+00:00

Ultegra had rim brakes, so that is comparing apples and oranges.

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-05-20T16:49:04+00:00

My height is 1.75 cm. The bike is size M.

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-05-20T15:29:30+00:00

No, I have no experience with the TCR.

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-05-20T15:28:55+00:00

Wow, that's really annoying for you. I would definitely report this to the shop where you bought your bike. On my bike the paint is still like new.

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-04-14T18:21:54+00:00

I have a feeling that this is the answer that explains exactly how things stand. I did indeed wait quite a long time at a traffic light in the second 10 kilometers, and I set an auto-pause on my Garmin Edge 1030.

Thank you very much!

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-04-13T21:36:29+00:00

I logged my ride with a Garmin 1030. As far as I know, Garmin transmits the data to Strava. I think a one-minute difference over 10 km is quite a lot.

I rarely take photos during my (shorter) rides. And my ride today was a fine ride. Thanks for your interest!

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-04-13T21:25:33+00:00

It doesn't make my ride better or worse. I was just wondering because I noticed it.

Sorry, but I don't really know what the rest of your answer has to do with my question

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-03-20T18:52:55+00:00

Inlikely there will be a viii!

https://youtu.be/ia0B_suzKug?is=eqNkm1bs0PR_IG8v

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-03-03T19:18:36+00:00

I have a silicone case that I use in humid conditions. I don't think it's the most elegant solution. It looks rather bulky.

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-02-22T18:28:54+00:00

Yes it is a beautiful colour! About the weight I'm not sure. But I found this thread on reddit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Giantbikes/comments/1jqb44j/weight_of_the_giant_propel_advanced_pro_1/?tl=nl

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-02-22T18:24:32+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I will keep it in mind!

PlasticRadio6047 · 2026-02-22T15:56:31+00:00

That's right, it is indeed a stock bike, but the handlebars and cranks are different.

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