I Cut a High End Giant Propel Carbon Fiber Frame in Half... Here Is What I Found!

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Join me on a unique journey as we delve into the heart of a Giant Propel carbon fiber frame - by cutting it in half! In this video, we explore the mysteries of high-end carbon road bike frames, showcasing the craftsmanship of Giant bikes. Watch as we slice through the sleek carbon, revealing the hidden layers and intricate details inside. We'll discuss the quality, design, and the rare sight of a damaged carbon frame from an insider's perspective. It's a mix of curiosity, humor, and a touch of madness,
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@andrewreed1329 9 ай бұрын

im stil riding my 2014 propel, will watch this with interest, I havent ridden many kms.

@galenkehler 10 ай бұрын

Monocoque doesnt mean "one peice". It just means that the structural elements are integral to the body. So you can glue as many pieces together as you like as long as the body is all part of the structure. Not molded all as one necessarily.

@veganpotterthevegan 9 ай бұрын

He really doesn't know anything and has no business acting like a bike/cycling expert

@THECONTROVERSIALCYCLIST 9 ай бұрын

Rob the Door Knob carbon bike repair reckons he is a doctor and scientist role into 1. Referring to impact as trauma and his monocoque explaination are a joke. Rob the door Knob. 😂😂😂😂

@debieharry 9 ай бұрын

Any chance to test Polygon carbon frames? I am the proud owner of a Strattos S8. Every cyclist advised me not to buy this bike... tbh I'm not a skinny guy and this frame seems pretty solid, no problems carrying my weight which is 98 kg. I'm very curious to see how good their frames are. It's a pity that they only offer a 5-year warranty.

@travelersimports6915 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this very informative and professional breakdown. Awesome stuff. This geeky science stuff what made me subscribe to this channel at first place.

@abhramandal3706 10 ай бұрын

6:30 appreciate the warning :D

@Chris-iv2ud 10 ай бұрын

1st: This is not flagship, Giant's flagship will always come with ISP. 2nd: Surprisingly how the clean is the internal of the frame. I have see quite a few v4xs and Dxgma F with significant more leftover resin and carbon compared to this.

@JourdainColeman 10 ай бұрын

Not a massive fan of those ISP's... frustrating if you want to sell the frame. I have a TCR frame with ISP so I'm intrigued to see how it rides once built 👍🏽

@Chris-iv2ud 10 ай бұрын

@@JourdainColeman Nice, I do think you will be a big fan of the ISP in term of how they ride. Yea, resell is a problem if you have cut off too much of the seatpost, but I guess resell value is never a consideration for any bike brand.

@travelersimports6915 9 ай бұрын

@@Chris-iv2ud I have both and maybe it is a placebo effect but non isp frame feels a little more comfortable on rougher terrains and on country roads. On smooth new pavements, both climb about the same. Maybe if you climb for an hour then you might start catching the difference, but unfortunately, we don't have such long climbs here in Wisconsin. Also SL frames are made in climate controlled rooms while these non isp frames are built in regular factory set up so sometime you may even see dust particles on a brand new frame. :).

@Coltulvesel 9 ай бұрын

Hi Jourdain, how long did it took for you to recover from epididymitis? Thanks Much appreciated brother

@doriedson075 9 ай бұрын

Muito bom trabalho, ansioso para ver quadros og-evkin e lexon

@GRETSKII 9 ай бұрын

Hiii, do you know anything about bicycles from Twitter or about their carbon frames in general?

@JourdainColeman 9 ай бұрын

I've not used them before but a lot of people have commented. I'll Maybe see if I can get one this year as there seems to be a lot of demand 👍🏽

@simonf2220 9 ай бұрын

Interesting video, thanks.

@JourdainColeman 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@alexeypashchenko 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting 🤔

@JourdainColeman 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed 👍🏽

@tomghc 10 ай бұрын

I heard the lack of weight in listings is to avoid potential litigation if the weights vary, which they always do. I thought it was more specific to certain countries though (e.g. US).

@Mike-oz4cv 10 ай бұрын

One would hope they’d be able to keep the weight within a ±10% range or something.

@travelersimports6915 9 ай бұрын

You are very much correct. The problem is that these mid grade frames are not made in climate controlled rooms and therefore carbon cures differently during summer and winter months based on the air humidity and room temperature. I believe only SL frames are made in climate controlled rooms hence have more consistent results while the lower grade frame will have different results during summer and winter months. I wonder what month production frame will be the best to buy because not everyone may enjoy ISP frames.

@veganpotterthevegan 9 ай бұрын

It's more to not deal with complaints. Nobody lists their frame weights with a promised weight. How many lawsuits have you heard of due to frame weights?😂

@glennoc8585 10 ай бұрын

I woulnder if abyobe repairs those warranty write offs

@Questioneverything72 9 ай бұрын

I am confused. Since industry changed alloy to Carbon dropout he doesn’t see people needing to repair that section anymore… So this should be a good thing right? Then why is he not fan of Carbon dropout?

@jaredgrubbs4009 6 ай бұрын

Advanced pro was mid grade, not top of the line- that’s the advanced SL frame.

@wouldyoudomeakindnes 10 ай бұрын

wow i still remember 3k would buy you a top of the line bike, nowdays is just crazy

@veganpotterthevegan 9 ай бұрын

A Lamborghini used to cost $10k. Things change😂 I was selling +$10k bikes over 15yrs ago. Its pretty remarkable what you get for $5-8k these days. A WIRED SRM used to cost $5000, and Zipps that would melt on long descents were $2200. Now you can get a bike with a power meter and aero wheels for $6500-7000 without accounting for inflation

@wenschobert 9 ай бұрын

I want a frameset built by Rob... (or tucked together from all of the dead stuff lying around in his attic)

@lomicwind 9 ай бұрын

I wish I could find those cutted frames around me. Buying it 60£ and then I'll repair it. It would take 200gr but who cares...

@Ssssept777 8 ай бұрын

Hi, please reply my emails, I never heard back from you regarding the progress of the test of our bike.

@christosandreev6392 10 ай бұрын

How is it possible to be the top of the line bike for 3k pounds? Are you sure about this? It seems too low for a top of the range bike.

@JourdainColeman 10 ай бұрын

The Propel Advadnced Pro 0 are top of the line frames. That 3k could have been just the frameset to be honest but getting info online for new prices isn't easy. It was also 6 years ago so factor in inflation and how crazy the bike industry prices have become and It seems about right.

@andrewcockburn7484 10 ай бұрын

@@JourdainColemanthe advanced pro frame wasn't top of the range. That was the advanced sl with the integrated seatpost. I had the 2016 advanced pro 1. It was 2600 with mechanical ultegra and 50 mm carbon wheels.

@allemyr 10 ай бұрын

I think it isnt really correct to say that the frame is 6 years old. That Propel carbon frame was launched in 2014. And noe its mid december so I think it’s more fair to say that the frame is almost 10 years old.

@allemyr 10 ай бұрын

enjoyed the video as others as always tho! Would be cool to cut a Giant Defy 2024 in half and compare : )