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2021 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap vs 2023 Giant Propel Advanced

The XS is the Giant Propel Advanced size closest to your 51 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap. 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 Hi-MOD eTap in 51, the Giant Propel Advanced in XS places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2021 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap (51) and 2023 Giant Propel Advanced (XS), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Giant Propel Advanced is the colored outline on top.J 989

Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap, 51Giant Propel Advanced, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap 51Giant Propel Advanced XSDifference
Reach381376−5 mm
Stack520517−3 mm
Head tube angle71.271.0−0.2°
Seat tube angle74.174.5+0.4°
Effective top tube529520−9 mm
Chainstay length405405±0 mm
Wheelbase989976−13 mm
BB drop7472−2 mm
BB height266not listed
Standover723not listed
Seat tube length433465+32 mm
Head tube length114120+6 mm

Differences are the Giant Propel Advanced minus the Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTap, 2023 Giant Propel Advanced.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTapGiant Propel Advanced

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD eTapHi-MOD Red eTap AXSGiant Propel AdvancedAdvanced 1
FrameCannondale Hi-MODGiant Propel Advanced
ForkBallisTec Hi-MODGiant OverDrive Aero
ShifterSRAM RED eTap AXS HRDSRAM Rival eTAP AXS
DerailleurSRAM RED eTap AXS, SRAM RED eTAP AXSSRAM Rival eTap AXS
CassetteSRAM XG 1290SRAM Rival
ChainSRAM RedSRAM Rival D1
CranksetSRAM RedSRAM Rival AXS
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBSRAM DUB GX
PedalsNotnot listed
TireVittoria Rubino ProGiant Gavia Course 1
RimHollowGram 64 SL KNØTnot listed
BrakeSRAM RED, SRAM Red eTap AXSSRAM Rival eTap AXS
HandlebarHollowGram KNØT SystemBarGiant Contact SL Aero
StemHollowGram KNØTGiant Contact SL Aero OverDrive Aero
Bar tapeCannondale Tapenot listed
SeatpostHollowGram 60 KNØTGiant Vector
SaddlePrologo Dimension NACK NDRGiant Fleet SL
Chainringnot listedSRAM Rival E1
Wheelsetnot listedGiant SLR 2 50
Rotornot listedSRAM Paceline
Gripsnot listedGiant Stratus Lite 2.0

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