Pro Bike Gallery: Tom-Jelte Slagter’s Giant Propel Advanced SL
- By Caley Fretz
- Published Jan. 28, 2013
- Updated Jan. 28, 2013 at 1:30 PM EDT
Tom-Jelte Slagter's new Giant Propel Advanced SL
Like most of his Blanco team, Tom-Jelte Slagter rode both his TCR Advanced SL and his brand new Propel Advanced SL frames during the Tour Down Under, swapping to the new aero frame for the flatter stages. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Tom-Jelte Slagter's new Giant Propel Advanced SL
Slagter's nickname within the Blanco team is "Butcher," (Slachter, close in pronunciation to Slagter, means Butcher in Dutch) and the rest of the peloton found out why that name is so fitting on Old Willunga Hill. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Tom-Jelte Slagter's new Giant Propel Advanced SL
A full-carbon Fizik Arione K:1 keeps weight low. The K:1 features a slim layer of gel applied straight to the braided carbon shell as its only form of cushioning. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Tom-Jelte Slagter's new Giant Propel Advanced SL
Slagter is still running old 10-speed Dura-Ace Di2 7970, likely the same parts the team used last year give the apparent wear. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Tom Jelte Slagter's new Giant Propel Advanced SL
The entire Blanco squad got these custom-machined brakes instead of the stock, carbon version. The aluminum arms might be a bit stiffer, but the most imporant feature is a dual-position slot for the aluminum noodle, allowing for quick and easy adjustment for different wheel widths. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Tom Jelte Slagter's new Giant Propel Advanced SL
Two notches of different depths allow for quick width adjustment, a feature not present on the stock Propel brakes, which require a brake shoe shim. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Tom Jelte Slagter's new Giant Propel Advanced SL
The custom brakes don't fit the lines of the frame quite as well, but the setup is still sleek. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Tom Jelte Slagter's new Giant Propel Advanced SL
The front brake hides behind the fork legs. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
Tom Jelte Slagter's new Giant Propel Advanced SL
Most of the Blanco team didn't use the Connect SL integrated handlebar setup, going instead with their usual PRO cockpit components. Slagter rides a 116mm stem (note the small sticker near the steerer). The Di2 cables are internally routed after the stem. Photo: Caley Fretz | VeloNews.com
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Caley Fretz
Tech Editor Caley Fretz came on board with VN in September 2010, and now splits his year between Boulder, Colorado and Annecy, France. Beyond his journalistic pursuits, he is a category 1 road, 'cross and track racer. He also holds a pro XC mountain bike license, though unlicensed racing is now more his style.
