2021 Cannondale SystemSix Carbon vs 2023 Giant Propel Advanced
The Giant Propel Advanced size closest to your 56 is the ML. Compare the ML instead
What changes on the Giant Propel Advanced
Compared with the Cannondale SystemSix Carbon in 56, the Giant Propel Advanced in S places the top of the head tube 32 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −32 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale SystemSix Carbon, 56Giant Propel Advanced, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SystemSix Carbon 56 | Giant Propel Advanced S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 383 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 528 | −32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.3 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.3 | 74.0 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 535 | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987 | 977 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 70 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 269 | not listed | |
| Standover | 798 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 500 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 149 | 130 | −19 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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