due to injury i am thinking of buying a road bike so i can get some miles in.
is the giant defy any good? if not can anyone tell me where i can get a good cheap road bike.
i will 100 percent not be wearing lyrca
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i got 1 of these a while ago paid near 1500 and its ace , this is a bargain price for the spec , cheers
tcr 0 2011 bike
Giant's Defy range are excellent bikes. I bought one earlier this year after searching long and hard for something that suited my needs. I've tried many road bikes in the past and never really got on with them, but the Defy really is a gem. It's probably that it's subtly more upright than a full on arse up head down position, the frame has been hydroformed in such a way to make it more forgiving, and the 25c tyres that all add up. But to me, an avid mtber of many many years who never got on with road bikes, I love it!
And if not a Defy, well check out the Specialized Allez models for something similar, though IMO not as polished.
And trust me, you will end up wearing Lycra. It just makes sense!
yes i got some lycra , didnt think i would but baggy shorts and 5 tens dont look right
larry if your in lancashire come and have a go if you like
i bought a defy 3. ridden it loads. about the best £500 i've ever spent on a bike
i am looking at the very cheapest i can get. I don't want to get second hand as work mate said he thought the ali road bikes suffer from
stree fatigue.
my local store is pedal on i am going to pop in tomorrow and see if they can help
Fairly standard beginner bike around our club. Not the cheapest but good frames apparently. Normally lower spec than say Focus/Canyon but the benefit of being able to buy at LBS and with thatt support etc and a good fit.
Make sure you get something that fits rather than spec. You will end up changing bits anyway.
You will end up in lyrca and be fitter.
Giant defy 3 owner here. Hate the sora shifters (winter/commuter bike so not too excited), but the frame is a good 'un!!!!
I tested a Trek, an Allez, and then I asked about a 2011 Defy 1 hidden in the corner with a couple of hundred quid off. Felt really comfy straight away, so I bought it. Haven't regretted it.
Giant tcr alliance owner over here. Very happy with it so far. Done enough miles to get confident on 23 tyres. 105 running kit is all you need
I truely love my defy advanced!