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2023 Giant Propel Advanced vs 2023 Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano

The L is the Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano size closest to your XL 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 Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano

Compared with the Giant Propel Advanced in XL, the Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−11 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2023 Giant Propel Advanced (XL) and 2023 Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Giant Propel Advanced is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano is the colored outline on top.J 1020

Giant Propel Advanced, XLRidley Noah Fast Disc Shimano, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementGiant Propel Advanced XLRidley Noah Fast Disc Shimano LDifference
Reach412401−11 mm
Stack596591−5 mm
Head tube angle73.073.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle72.572.5±0.0°
Effective top tube600not listed
Chainstay length405408+3 mm
Wheelbase10201007−13 mm
BB drop6763−4 mm
Seat tube length595530−65 mm
Head tube length200not listed
Standovernot listed838

Differences are the Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano minus the Giant Propel Advanced. Full charts: 2023 Giant Propel Advanced, 2023 Ridley Noah Fast Disc Shimano.

Where each sits in its class

Giant Propel AdvancedRidley Noah Fast Disc Shimano

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.

PartGiant Propel AdvancedAdvanced 1Ridley Noah Fast Disc ShimanoDisc Shimano Ultegra Di2
FrameGiant Propel AdvancedRidley Noah Fast Disc
ForkGiant OverDrive Aeronot listed
ShifterSRAM Rival eTAP AXSShimano Ultegra
DerailleurSRAM Rival eTap AXSShimano Ultegra
CassetteSRAM RivalShimano Ultegra
ChainSRAM Rival D1not listed
CranksetSRAM Rival AXSShimano Ultegra Mid Compact
ChainringSRAM Rival E1Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB GXnot listed
WheelsetGiant SLR 2 504za Vardar 50
TireGiant Gavia Course 1Vittoria Corsa G2.0
BrakeSRAM Rival eTap AXSShimano Ultegra
RotorSRAM Pacelinenot listed
HandlebarGiant Contact SL AeroForza Aero Integrated
StemGiant Contact SL Aero OverDrive Aeronot listed
GripsGiant Stratus Lite 2.0not listed
SeatpostGiant VectorForza Aero
SaddleGiant Fleet SLSelle Italia SLR Boost Elite

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