Need proof? Just look at his performance at stage 3 of the Giro d’Italia where he pipped Mads Pedersen for his third career individual Giro stage win.
The 32-year-old Australian sprinter is racing this year’s Giro aboard the Giant Propel Advanced SL, the aero bike of choice for his Jayco-AlUla team.
The bike is built with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, Cadex wheels and saddle, and Vittoria tires. Take a look below for a full gallery of Michael Matthews’ Giant Propel Advanced SL race bike for the Giro d’Italia.
Michael Matthews’ Giant Propel Advanced SL is built with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, Cadex wheels and saddle, and Vittoria tires. (Photo: Zac Williams)Matthews was running 28c Vittoria Corsa Pros set up tubeless. Things have certainly changed quickly around tire choice these past few seasons. (Photo: Zac Williams)Matthews opts for 54/40T chainrings on a Shimano Dura-Ace power meter crankset. (Photo: Zac Williams)
Matthews is running a thoroughly modern drop bar with the addition of satellite sprint shifters. (Photo: Zac Williams)Those brake hoods are quite toed in, something you generally only see on pro set ups. Giant supplies the handlebar tape in addition to the frame. (Photo: Zac Williams)Cadex says the Boost saddle is more efficient in transferring power, while still being comfortable. Have your cake and eat it too it seems. (Photo: Zac Williams)The Cadex 50 Ultra wheels, like the name suggests, are 50mm deep and are a good choice for sprint stages. (Photo: Zac Williams)One unusual touch for an aero bike in this day and age is the non-aerodynamic handlebar. The stem and handlebar are also two different components rather than integrated. The computer mount is nicely attached to the stem, however. (Photo: Zac Williams)One more angle in all its aero glory. (Photo: Zac Williams)
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