Giant Defy 2 or Boardman?

puffin\'
puffin\' Posts: 3
edited April 2010 in Road buying advice
I'm looking to get into road riding and have an idea on budget - Viva the Cycle to Work Scheme! The Defy 2 sits nicely in that bracket and has had some good reviews. But I see the Boardman range also gets a couple of mentions around the place (except the brakes may not be too great?). I've seen comparisons with the Trek 1.5 but wonder if anyone's able to offer comparisons on Giant -v- CB? :?: For what it's worth, 5'7", slim but slightly overweight (for now!), currently tootle round on a (t)rusty old mountain...
Someone gimme a push...!

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  • glasgowbhoy
    glasgowbhoy Posts: 1,341
    Have been on a Defy 2.5 (tiagra groupset) for the past year.
    My first road bike but I have had a great time on it. Have built up mileage over the past 6 months and now riding aobut 150 miles a week. It's a very good alu frame, it's responsive and I like the look of the DEFY range. Can't really fault it, although I'm now drooling over TCR's and CUBE bikes as the next step !
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    Boardman for me - but then I've got one. 8)
    No problems with the brakes that a change of pads wont fix.
    Cycling weakly
  • soveda
    soveda Posts: 306
    skyd0g wrote:
    Boardman for me - but then I've got one. 8)
    No problems with the brakes that a change of pads wont fix.
    Defy 2 for me, but then that's what I've got :D
  • Brommers76
    Brommers76 Posts: 234
    I think you will find the consensus is they are both good bikes and the choice is down to nothing more than preferance either in comfort or looks. For what it is worth I have a Defy 2 and think it is great. I also have a Look 595 with full Dura Ace and when I get back on the Giant it still feels good.
  • bexley5200
    bexley5200 Posts: 692
    boardman every time
    going downhill slowly
  • puffin\'
    puffin\' Posts: 3
    .... to those of you who replied, for your thoughts and time taken. Off to the shops this week Oooh, the excitement... :D
    Someone gimme a push...!
  • PH5121
    PH5121 Posts: 17
    I have been sat here contemplating exactly the same question, but also with the Defy 3 in the mix as it is a triple and I am a beginer.

    My problem has been that I set off with a £250 budget and was looking on E bay. I thought that the bikes were making strong money so I set myself a budget of £500 which would get me a Defy 4. I then found this place and before I knew it I was considering whether or not to go for the carbon framed Boardman, I haven't even sat on a road bike since I discovered mountain bikes 20 years ago.

    It just goes to show how dangerous internet forums can be for your wallet. Lucky for me I have a wife, 2 kids, a cat and 2 guinea pigs to support (and no overtime at work) to curb my spending ambitions.
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    PH5121 wrote:
    I have been sat here contemplating exactly the same question, but also with the Defy 3 in the mix as it is a triple and I am a beginer.

    My problem has been that I set off with a £250 budget and was looking on E bay. I thought that the bikes were making strong money so I set myself a budget of £500 which would get me a Defy 4. I then found this place and before I knew it I was considering whether or not to go for the carbon framed Boardman, I haven't even sat on a road bike since I discovered mountain bikes 20 years ago.

    It just goes to show how dangerous internet forums can be for your wallet. Lucky for me I have a wife, 2 kids, a cat and 2 guinea pigs to support (and no overtime at work) to curb my spending ambitions.

    Exactly !

    My advice would be buy the cheapest - ride it - and while your riding see if like the sport enough to justify a £1000 - £1500 bike.
  • juankerr
    juankerr Posts: 1,099
    £ for £, the Boardman will be lighter, I'd guess a couple of pounds and will be lower in the front than the Defy. Both good bikes though.

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