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Mandone 9.0 v Propel Advance 0

  • 25-04-2018 10:19am
    #1
    Pbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭


    Looking into getting one of these bikes but not sure which to go for so any advise would be greatly appreciated

    Mandone 9.0 looks nicer and is a better fit for me and has cables nicely hidden away but is €400 more expensive and only has mechanical ultegra

    Propel Advance 0 is €400 cheaper and has ultegra Di2

    €4K is my budget so getting Di2 on the Mandone is a bit out of my budget at the moment, is the frame and wheelset that much better on Mandone to deserve the €400 cost while not having Di2?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Paul_Mc1988
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Paul_Mc1988


    I'd say go for the propel if its the 2018 model. It has been completely redesigned and you will love the di2. No need to re index gears and you only need to replace your brake cables means cheaper and less maintenance. Check out cycling weeklys review from the last 7 days on youtube.


  • #3
    Miklos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Miklos


    If the Madone is the one that really appeals to you then surely an extra 10% would be worth it in the long run? Buy once, cry once. That said, it's very easy to spend someone elses money on the internet.

    For my own money, I actually would prefer the more aggressive look of the Giant.


  • #4
    joey100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,435 ✭✭✭joey100


    I'd say buy the madone, you say it looks nicer and fits you better. No point having the electronic gear if you can't stay on the bike comfortable. I'd prefer the Madone, but I'm not a big fan of the new propels.


  • #5
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    I'd take a mechanical 9.0 over a Propel with Di2 every day. The Madone is a stunning looking bike.


  • #6
    C3PO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,794 ✭✭✭C3PO


    Not a big fan of the look of either of them but would prefer the Madone! The Giant would appear to be better spec/value but it's hard to compare wheels and finishing kit given that they are all "own brand". The fact that your are more comfortable on the Trek would also be a big factor.


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  • #7
    Pbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭Pbo


    Thanks all, will go the Madone, will have to wait another while to try out electronic groupset


  • #8
    Andy Magic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 610 ✭✭✭Andy Magic


    Have you looked a the propel advanced 0 in person? It's far better looking than the pictures of it online.


  • #9
    Pbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭Pbo


    I haven't, seen the Advanced 1 in person and seen this video of it and it does look quite nice

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm3orbo3tQg


  • #10
    Andy Magic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 610 ✭✭✭Andy Magic


    Pbo wrote: »
    I haven't, seen the Advanced 1 in person and seen this video of it and it does look quite nice

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm3orbo3tQg

    It's beautiful, they had one on the wall in Giant Dublin about 3 weeks ago, it could still be there. I'd recommend having a look


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