2023 Giant Propel Advanced vs 2023 Cervélo S5
The 56 is the Cervélo S5 size closest to your ML Giant Propel Advanced. 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 Cervélo S5
Compared with the Giant Propel Advanced in ML, the Cervélo S5 in 56 places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +3 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Giant Propel Advanced, MLCervélo S5, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Propel Advanced ML | Cervélo S5 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 393 | 392 | −1 mm |
| Stack | 562 | 565 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.0 | 73.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | 565 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 991 | 982 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 67 | 70 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 545 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 165 | 130 | −35 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 782 |
Differences are the Cervélo S5 minus the Giant Propel Advanced. Full charts: 2023 Giant Propel Advanced, 2023 Cervélo S5.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Propel AdvancedCervélo S5
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 | Giant Propel AdvancedAdvanced 1 | Cervélo S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Propel Advanced | not listed |
| Fork | Giant OverDrive Aero | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival D1 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival AXS | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Rival E1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant SLR 2 50 | not listed |
| Tire | Giant Gavia Course 1 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Paceline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SL Aero | not listed |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL Aero OverDrive Aero | not listed |
| Grips | Giant Stratus Lite 2.0 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant Vector | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Fleet SL | not listed |
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