Marcel Kittel's work bike is now in its third model year, but still looks spectacular. The aerodynamic handlebar/stem unit, integrated V-brakes and the striking seat dome all contribute to the bike's unique appearance. In the wind tunnel, it falls slightly behind the last test - mainly due to the improved new models from Canyon and Felt. On the other hand, the bike scores points for its high level of suspension comfort on the saddle. The equipment with Dura-Ace Di2 including Sprinter shifters and 404 wheels from Zipp is pompous. A note on the V-brakes: the stoppers, which were still made of carbon last year, are now made of aluminium and are significantly stiffer. However, the brake arms are so short that the cables run just above the tyres, leaving no room for tyres wider than 23 millimetres.
Price 9,000 euros
Weight 7.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.giant-bicycles.com
Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 1,091/417/55 grammes
Frame size XS, S, M, ML, L, XL
Seat/steering angle 72,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 780/570/171 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/50 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 572/394 mm/1.45
Equipment
Steering bearing Giant, top 1-1/4, bottom 1.5 inch
Brakes TRP Speed Control
Circuit Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Bottom bracket Shimano Dura-Ace (52/36 t, press-fit)
Wheels/tyres Zipp 404/Giant P-SLR1 23C
Handlebar/stem Giant Propel Advanced SLR
Saddle/post Fizik Arione R3/Giant Propel (aero profile)
*The frame set accounts for 36 per cent of the overall score, the equipment for 54 per cent and the aerodynamics for 10 per cent. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size greased.
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