Wilier Escape vs Giant SCR

jonesy124

Should I go for the Wilier Escape

http://www.wilierbikes.co.uk/wilier/ind ... D=1&mcID=2

or one of the Giant SCR's (either 2 or Ltd)
http://www.awcycles.co.uk/brands/Giant/ ... index.aspx

Have been trying to decide for aaaages and desperatley need to make my mind up.

Big Red S

Have you taken them for test rides? Some people _really_ don't get along with the geometry of the Williers.

jonesy124

oh really

i didnt know that. I have bee professionaly measured and advised that the wiliers are one of the best options for me - thats why i started looking into them. I have been lent an old Giant for the week and i find it ok, definately need to invest in a nice soft saddle (struggling to walk or sit down!).

I could go for a womens specific but apparantly it doesnt really matter. Im 5ft 7ish and quite long in the leg.

Wiliers are sexy.

Big Red S

jonesy124 wrote:

i didnt know that. I have bee professionaly measured and advised that the wiliers are one of the best options for me - thats why i started looking into them.

Ah, then it's entirely likely you're not one of those people.

definately need to invest in a nice soft saddle (struggling to walk or sit down!).

That's not neccesarily a softer one you need, then, more likely just one that's the right shape.

I'd try to get out on a ride on a Willier to see how you find the geometry. I'd suggest that the comfort of the bike is more important than the finer nuances of its spec.

il_principe

jonesy124 wrote:

Wiliers are sexy.

They most certainly are!