2021 Cannondale SystemSix Carbon vs 2023 Giant Propel Advanced
The L is the Giant Propel Advanced size closest to your 58 Cannondale SystemSix Carbon. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Giant Propel Advanced
Compared with the Cannondale SystemSix Carbon in 58, the Giant Propel Advanced in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale SystemSix Carbon, 58Giant Propel Advanced, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SystemSix Carbon 58 | Giant Propel Advanced L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 402 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 580 | 581 | +1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.0 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.9 | 73.0 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 576 | 580 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000 | 1006 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 67 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 271 | not listed | |
| Standover | 821 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 553 | 575 | +22 mm |
| Head tube length | 172 | 185 | +13 mm |
Differences are the Giant Propel Advanced minus the Cannondale SystemSix Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale SystemSix Carbon, 2023 Giant Propel Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SystemSix CarbonGiant Propel Advanced
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale SystemSix CarbonCarbon Ultegra | Giant Propel AdvancedAdvanced 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale BallisTec | Giant Propel Advanced |
| Fork | BallisTec | Giant OverDrive Aero |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM Rival |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | SRAM Rival D1 |
| Crankset | HollowGram | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | SRAM DUB GX |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright | Giant Gavia Course 1 |
| Rim | Vision SC55 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Handlebar | HollowGram KNØT SystemBar | Giant Contact SL Aero |
| Stem | HollowGram KNØT | Giant Contact SL Aero OverDrive Aero |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | HollowGram 60 KNØT | Giant Vector |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension STN NDR | Giant Fleet SL |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Rival E1 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant SLR 2 50 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Paceline |
| Grips | not listed | Giant Stratus Lite 2.0 |
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