New Giant - sex on 2 wheels?

nolight
nolight Posts: 261
edited February 2013 in Road buying advice
Have not seen this Giant Propel before. Not that I can afford.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bik ... 431/65304/
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  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    I suppose if you think road-going Subaru Imprezas plastered with sponsor logos look good then yes, it looks amazing.
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  • Dancing Bear
    Dancing Bear Posts: 185
    DesWeller wrote:
    I suppose if you think road-going Subaru Imprezas plastered with sponsor logos look good then yes, it looks amazing.

    quite - its still just a Giant - get a bike with some soul and passion.!
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  • nolight
    nolight Posts: 261
    I guess it's because I didn't recall seeing a Giant aero bike in the catalog before. Cervelo S5 is still the most beautiful aero bike.
  • Froomes Edgar
    Froomes Edgar Posts: 359
    DesWeller wrote:
    I suppose if you think road-going Subaru Imprezas plastered with sponsor logos look good then yes, it looks amazing.

    :lol:
  • gsk82
    gsk82 Posts: 3,615
    The S5 is hideous.

    My lbs isn't stocking the propel in protest at it being red or something similar.
    "Unfortunately these days a lot of people don’t understand the real quality of a bike" Ernesto Colnago
  • VTech
    VTech Posts: 4,736
    Lovely looking bike.
    Living MY dream.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    This propel is hideous, they wanted an aero model and they come up with this. Marketing BS.

    And yes, the S5 is also hideous.
  • VTech
    VTech Posts: 4,736
    That's why the world is such a wonderful place, people love different things.
    Is it the plastered writing over the bike that people dislike or the design itself ?
    Living MY dream.
  • alihisgreat
    alihisgreat Posts: 3,872
    Dancing Bear wrote:
    DesWeller wrote:
    I suppose if you think road-going Subaru Imprezas plastered with sponsor logos look good then yes, it looks amazing.

    quite - its still just a Giant - get a bike with some soul and passion.!


    :lol:

    That Giant is a stunning bike. You need to get over yourself.
  • LegendLust
    LegendLust Posts: 1,022
    Is it a Giant? I didn't notice - their graphics are too subtle. I suggest they make them bigger and bolder.
    Selling my Legend frame
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  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    ALIHISGREAT wrote:
    Dancing Bear wrote:
    DesWeller wrote:
    I suppose if you think road-going Subaru Imprezas plastered with sponsor logos look good then yes, it looks amazing.

    quite - its still just a Giant - get a bike with some soul and passion.!


    :lol:

    That Giant is a stunning bike. You need to get over yourself.

    I think we have a bite!
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  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    Never liked any frame that moves away from the "classic" 2 triangle design. The seat stays are way to low. It looks weird to me. MY opinion.

    We are all different I guess. Is a bit like the way some people like fat girls. Not great looking but may still be a fantastic ride.
  • elderone
    elderone Posts: 1,410
    As a giant owner I can honestly say that bike in those colours is cack.Bike itself looks good though.
    Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori
  • jordan_217
    jordan_217 Posts: 2,580
    IIRC a limited number will be available this year so that Giant can gauge interest and possibly do a full on release in 2014 if it proves popular.

    Would look much better with the stealth treatment IMO
    “Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”
  • chrisaonabike
    chrisaonabike Posts: 1,914
    elderone wrote:
    As a giant owner I can honestly say that bike in those colours is cack.Bike itself looks good though.
    And as another Giant owner, I totally agree.
    Is the gorilla tired yet?
  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    The graphics look shite and the black and blue is dreadful.
  • upperoilcan
    upperoilcan Posts: 1,180
    edited February 2013
    DesWeller wrote:
    I suppose if you think road-going Subaru Imprezas plastered with sponsor logos look good then yes, it looks amazing.

    So clearly you would say the same about this then ?

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    I like the Giant as it goes.
    Cervelo S5 Ultegra Di2.
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Bozman wrote:
    The graphics look shite and the black and blue is dreadful.

    Apart from that its OK. Except the gimmicky Aero qualities. Wheels look shite as well.
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    upperoilcan wrote:
    DesWeller wrote:
    I suppose if you think road-going Subaru Imprezas plastered with sponsor logos look good then yes, it looks amazing.

    So clearly you would say the same about this then ?

    photo2bam.jpg

    I like the Giant as it goes.

    It looks hideous. It might be fast, but it's uglier than Ann Widdecombe and Gollum's secret love child.
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  • VTech
    VTech Posts: 4,736
    DesWeller wrote:
    upperoilcan wrote:
    DesWeller wrote:
    I suppose if you think road-going Subaru Imprezas plastered with sponsor logos look good then yes, it looks amazing.

    So clearly you would say the same about this then ?

    photo2bam.jpg

    I like the Giant as it goes.

    It looks hideous. It might be fast, but it's uglier than Ann Widdecombe and Gollum's secret love child.


    No offence, as everyone see's things differently but to me this looks nice, ive no idea how someone could think it hideous ?
    Living MY dream.
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    That Time is a nice frame but a bit 'shouty' with all the logos
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • upperoilcan
    upperoilcan Posts: 1,180
    DesWeller wrote:
    It looks hideous. It might be fast, but it's uglier than Ann Widdecombe and Gollum's secret love child.
    Lol !
    VTech wrote:

    No offence, as everyone see's things differently but to me this looks nice, ive no idea how someone could think it hideous ?

    Exactly,I love the look of the Time bike,Although not a fan of Giant bikes in general i must say that i like the look of the one posted.
    Cervelo S5 Ultegra Di2.
  • foggymike
    foggymike Posts: 862
    Hmmm, mixed views on the paint job. What about the bike in a less WRC colour scheme? No doubt too plain now :)

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    Propel Advanced SL 1 ISP_white by foggymike1, on Flickr
  • VTech
    VTech Posts: 4,736
    That's a winner for me.
    Living MY dream.
  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    Ditch the white saddle and tape and give the frame a few subtle logos, the wheels are still an issue due to the large logo and alloy rims, but we are starting to get there.
  • nolight
    nolight Posts: 261
    Nothing can be uglier than the Specialized with its curved top tube!
  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    A bike for chavs innit.
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    smidsy wrote:
    That Time is a nice frame but a bit 'shouty' with all the logos

    And, personally, I don't go for frames that look like they were made from an Origami pattern even if they are lugged!
    Faster than a tent.......
  • nolight
    nolight Posts: 261
    foggymike wrote:
    Hmmm, mixed views on the paint job. What about the bike in a less WRC colour scheme? No doubt too plain now :)

    8481590068_a288b5acfc.jpg
    Propel Advanced SL 1 ISP_white by foggymike1, on Flickr

    I prefer the blue black scheme which shows a bit of logo. It is like revealing a bit of bra strap to get imagination going.

    All black is like a black gown, nothing to imagine.

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  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    styxd wrote:
    A bike for chavs innit.

    Yes!

    Stick deep section CFRP wheels in that there chav bucket while you're at it.
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