Giant Propel Vs TCR Vs Defy | Which Giant Road Bike Is Best For You?

If you are looking to buy a Giant road bike but not sure which one to get, then this video is for you! In this video we compare the 2024 Giant Defy, Giant TCR and Giant Propel and find out which one is best for you! From geometry to price to characteristics we talk about it all.

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Contents:
0:00 – Intro
0:18 – The Different Series
1:06 – Giant Defy
3:12 – Giant TCR
5:17 – Giant Propel
7:14 – Which one is for you?

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Giant has an excellent range of road bikes which  makes it diffult for many to decide which one to   get. Which why in todays video we are going to be  comparing their three main road bikes the propel,  

TCR and Defy and find out which one is best  for you. Before get started make sure to hit   the subscribe button for more content like this  and now without further ado lets get started. Before we dive into the details of each bike,  you might have noticed that for each bike there  

Are three different series. The Advanced, the  Advanced Pro and then the Advanced SL which   stands for super light. The main differences  are that the SL version uses a much lighter,   stiffer and more expensive carbon blend, will  only feature best in class components and in some  

Cases differ slightly in frame build. Otherwise  geometry is exactly the same. The Advanced Pro   and Advanced on the other hand feature the exact  same frame but the Pro version will feature either   the lighter SL fork or fully carbon steerer  setup and always a carbon wheelset as opposed  

To a mix of carbon fork and aluminium handlebar  for example on the advanced model. Now that you   have a better upstanding of the different  series lets dive into the different models. Starting off with the Giant Defy. This is Giants  endurance bike and is built for longs days on  

The saddle without compromising performance and  speed. It features a more relaxed geometry with   the shortest reach and longest stack which  will sit you in a more upright position and   provide a more comfartable riding position.  It also has the longest wheelbase and longest  

Chainstays of the three which will provide more  stability when riding at faster speeds but will   feel slightly less direct and precise in  turns. It also then features componentry   and qualities that contributes to the overall  comfort. For example the defy features giants  

Latest defuse saddle and handlebar which together  with the dropped seat stays significantly reduce   vibrations from the road. The handlebar does  however have a higher tensile stiffness in the   drops for more efficiency when sprinting and  climbing. Then it also features a wider tire  

Clearnace in comparison to the others with  the ability to fit up to a 38mm tires. This   will once again increase comfort especially  when running tubeless and will increase the   versartility and even allow you to take on  mild gravel. Speaking of versatility unlike  

The other two bike the Defy does also allow you  to mount mudguards. Even though made for long   distances the defy is still very efficient and  performance orientated especially in comparison   to other endurance bikes. It features the same  D-shaped headtube as on the Propel and fully  

Internal cable routing for improved aerodynamics.  And in terms weight, will obviously differ across   the different series but for comparison purposes  the flagship model in sizes M comes in at 7,11kgs   which is incredibly light for an ednurace bike  and im not mistaken the lightest on the market  

But the heaviest of the three. It also features  the revolutionary compact road design which is   basically just the downward sloping top tube  creating a smaller front and rear triangle for   increased stiffness and lighter weight. Making it  still very efficient in climbing just not as much as the other two.

Then lastly in terms of price the defy ranges  from 2.999 euro all the way up to   the flagship model coming in at 11.999 euros. Next up we have the Giant TCR which is labeled  as giants all-round race bike and is built to excel  

On various terrain. You can basically look at it  as the bridge between the Defy and the Propel. It   features a racier geometry than the Defy with  the longer reach and shorter stack putting you   in a more stretched out and aerodynamic position  but not to an extent that it’s to aggressive. The  

Shorter wheelbase and chainstays will also make  the bike feel more nimble and will feel more direct   and precise in the handling which if you are  a beginner will take some time to get use to  

But once you get it it will feel great especially  when pinning down hill and in those sharp corners. However all in all the handling is confident. Then with  regards to the frameset everything is fine tuned  

For the bike to be more efficient and faster  overall on the flats and up the hills. Like the   defy it also features the compact road design for  increased stiffness and improved weight but does  

Not have dropped seat stays. It is the lightest  of the three coming in at 6.51 kg in size M for   the SL model which is insanely good and is  a partially due to the integrated seatpost   found on the SL model but also the carbon  laser-cutting methods and robotic assembly  

Implemented by Giant. It is also more aerodynamic than  the Defy as it takes learnings from the Propel but   adopted in a lighter package. So it has tuncated  ellipse shaped tubing, seamless transitions,   the disc brake mounts are integrated into  the frame and the downtube also completely  

Protects traditional water bottles from the wind.  It doesnt not have fully integrated cable routing   but this does make it more user friendly when it  comes to maintenance and customisation. Then in   terms of stiffness it is a step up from the defy  especially in the bottom bracket area for improved  

Efficiency and power transfer when pedalling  for more speed. Tire clearance is capped at   32 mm which for a race bike is more than enough  especially when you’re looking to run and somewhat   wider tire for extra comfort. Price wise the TCR  ranges from 3299 euros so a bit higher than the Defy  

All the way up to the flagship model at 11.599  euros which is lower than the defy but all in   all still really great value for money bike. Then lastly the Giant Propel, which as you might  have already guessed is Giants aero bike and  

Is built for those looking to pursuit maximum  speed on the flats. As the geometry is almost   exactly the same to the TCR in terms reach stack,  wheelbase etc the handling will be just as sweet,   precise, nimble but also stable in those long  corners. The difference between the two is fading  

Over time but the main difference definitely  lies in the tubes shapes and componentry of   the Propel. With the help of computational fluid  dynamics and extensive wind tunnel testing with   a dynamic dummy rider, the deep elliptically  truncated profile tubes have been optimised to  

Provide excellent aerodynamics even with head  on wind coming in at different angles. Which   all in all will reduce drag, save watts and  make you go faster. Then to further increase   aerodynamics the Propel features the contact  aero cockpit and aero stem, fully integrated  

Cable routing and with the exception of  the 38mm deep wheelset on the advanced 2,   all models come with a 50mm deep wheelset. These  aerodynamic improvements and deep profiles on the   frame and wheelset do however lead to a slight  weight increase over the TCR as there is more  

Material but it is not drastic coming in at 6,68  in size M for the SL. So around 150gram heavier than the TCR. The Propel will also be the least comfortable   in the sense that it is somewhat stiffer than the  TCR providing better power transfer for sprints  

And faster finishes but will be tough on those  rougher sections. However at this level it is   not a massive difference. It also has a max tire  clearance of 30mm which is okay considering it   is a race bike however there won’t be much room  to improve comfort significantly. Price wise the  

Propel like the Defy ranges from 2.999 euros all the way  up to the flagship model coming at 11.999 euros. However unlike the TCR and Defy doesn’t have that  sweat spot of 3600 euros with the 105 DI2 Groupset.

So the question is which one should you get? Well it is more less straight forward. If youre   looking for a bike that prioritises comfort  over all out speed and can be ridden for long   distances without sacrificing performance then get  the Defy. It is a great option and won’t let you  

Down in various situations. If you’re looking for  a great all-round package that excels in climbing,   sprints, longer rides and descents then get  the TCR and if you’re just looking for a pure   speed machine that will dominate on the flats but  still be light enough for climbs then go with the  

Propel. If you are very conscious about weight  the again get the TCR but the difference is not   really that great between the TCR and Propel  and for the some of the lower tier models the Defy   will feel very similar in weight to the Propel. However all bikes are great value for money compared  

To many other brands out there and each provide  a wide range of options with the TCR and Defy   offering slightly more. And there you go! I hope you enjoyed this  video and it helped you in your decision   making. If so don’t forget to like and  subscribe and until next time, peace!