new bike quandry

bik3r.bob
Posts: 9
Hey guys .. need a bit of advice .. found a good deal on a giant defy 2.5 (10% off = £607 ) and am seriously thinking about buying it ... im after a triple crank bike as my standard 35 mile route has a big ass hill in it and i intend on doing a bit around the lakes also etc so i think its the way to go ..
Can anyone shed a bit of advice on whether or not they think its a decent bike as ive been looking at a specialized allez triple also and need some advice .. i have test ridden an allez @ evans and found it to be pretty comfy - i have also been riding a defy 3 as my mate has just bought one and tbh i think its pretty good ..
having trouble making up my mind and trying to decide which is best .. if anyone knows any good triple cranks to throw into the mix please do shout em out and ill have a look at them too :-D would rather look at everything i can before i buy !!
also -is it worth buying this years model - so late before the new 2010 models come out ?? .. i hear prices are going up and specs coming down , so the 2.5 with tiagra shifters seems like the best option ... ive got the 2.5 on reserve and need to make a decision soon
Can anyone shed a bit of advice on whether or not they think its a decent bike as ive been looking at a specialized allez triple also and need some advice .. i have test ridden an allez @ evans and found it to be pretty comfy - i have also been riding a defy 3 as my mate has just bought one and tbh i think its pretty good ..
having trouble making up my mind and trying to decide which is best .. if anyone knows any good triple cranks to throw into the mix please do shout em out and ill have a look at them too :-D would rather look at everything i can before i buy !!
also -is it worth buying this years model - so late before the new 2010 models come out ?? .. i hear prices are going up and specs coming down , so the 2.5 with tiagra shifters seems like the best option ... ive got the 2.5 on reserve and need to make a decision soon
Giant defy 2.5
Boardman Comp 08
Specialized Langster
Boardman Comp 08
Specialized Langster
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Well, for the same kind of money you could get the Focus Variado Compact which should certainly get you up most hills.
Or do you really want a triple crank?0 -
i've looked at the focus range before and even tho the spec is good ive never had chance to ride one ..
been riding a defy 3 for a few days and i like it - had been riding a boardman comp for a few weeks prior to that .. have decided on the defy 2.5 as the triple crank is a lot easier to ride up the hilly sections i ride on and will hopefully handle the areas id like to take it ..Giant defy 2.5
Boardman Comp 08
Specialized Langster0 -
fair enough0
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Just in case your deal on the 2.5 goes pear shaped, I've got a couple of Defy 3s left.0