Defy 3 or Trek 1.2 Can't Decide

Ravinder15
Ravinder15 Posts: 42
edited July 2010 in Commuting chat
Having a really hard time deciding which is best.
Anyone have any knowledge on which bike is better?
Will be using the bke o commute to work around a 5 mile round trip.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks

Rav

Comments

  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    Without looking into the specs too much my personal choice would be the Trek.

    If you are only using for commuting 5 miles per day do you really need a £600+ bike?
  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    edited July 2010
    Quite a few discussions on these two bikes already available..

    http://tinyurl.com/2akavap
  • Ravinder15
    Ravinder15 Posts: 42
    edited July 2010
    Thanks for the reply, I'm getting the bike on the cycle to work scheme.
    I was going to get the Defy 3.5 for £525. But don't know if I would be better off spending an extra £100 now rather than having to upgrade later.
    Do you think I would be fine with the 3.5 and save the £100?

    Here's the specs

    Model Defy 3
    Sizes XS (43cm),S (46.5cm),M (50cm),M/L (53.5cm),L ( 55.5cm),XL (58.5cm)
    Colors Silver/White/Black
    Frame Giant AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid FormedTM
    Fork Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
    Shock N / A
    Handlebar Giant Connect, 31.8mm
    Stem Giant Connect
    Seatpost Giant Connect
    Saddle Giant Performance Road
    Pedals Caged w/ Clips
    Shifters Shimano Sora 27 speed
    Front Derailleur Shimano Sora
    Rear Derailleur Shimano Sora
    Brakes Tektro Giant specific Dual Pivot
    Brake Levers Shimano Sora
    Cassette Shimano HG50 12-25
    Chain KMC HG73
    Crankset FSA Omega MegaExo, 30/39/50
    Bottom Bracket FSA Mega Exo, External
    Rims Giant Sport Road CR, Double Wall
    Hubs Formula Sealed
    Spokes Stainless Steel
    Tyres Kenda Kriterium, 700x25mm
    Extras
    Weight (lb/kg) 22.03/10.6



    Model Defy 3.5
    Sizes XS (43cm),S (46.5cm),M (50cm), M/L (53.5cm), L (55.5cm),
    XL (58.5cm)
    Colors
    Frame Giant AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid FormedTM
    Fork Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
    Shock N / A
    Handlebar Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend, 26.0mm
    Stem Giant Alloy
    Seatpost Giant Alloy
    Saddle Giant Performance Road
    Pedals Caged w/ Clips
    Shifters Shimano 2300 24 speed
    Front Derailleur Shimano 2203
    Rear Derailleur Shimano 2300
    Brakes Tektro Giant specific Dual Pivot
    Brake Levers Shimano 2300
    Cassette SRAM PG 850 12-26
    Chain KMC Z7
    Crankset FSA Vero, 30/42/52
    Bottom Bracket Cartridge
    Rims Giant Sport Road, Double Wall
    Hubs Formula Sealed
    Spokes Stainless Steel
    Tyres Kenda Kriterium, 700x25mm
    Extras
    Weight (lb/kg) 23.00/10.42

    Based on my pretty low mileage just commuting is it worth spending the extra £100?
    Are the Sora gears worth the extra outlay.

    Cheers

    Rav
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,357
    Have we not had this thread before?

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... highlight=
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    TailWindHome wrote:
    Have we not had this thread before?

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... highlight=


    :shock:
  • Ravinder15
    Ravinder15 Posts: 42
    LOL

    We have and I'm still deciding believe or not!
    I've got rid of the old bike I had, and now and really need to purchase someting good I've been able to put a bit moe money in now, hence the decision on wheter or not I should get the Defy 3 or Trek 1.2

    Or should I stick with the what I was originally going to get, the 3.5.

    Thanks for your help

    Rav
  • leehellcat
    leehellcat Posts: 37
    Best bet is to test ride all 3 and buy the most comfortable.
  • JDALY46
    JDALY46 Posts: 21
    I ride a 09 Trek 1.2 for a 32 mile commute a few times a week and 40/50 miles on the weekends. Works just fine - tbh any of them will do the job, normally just comes down to which color scheme floats your boat.
    Approach every problem in life like a dog - if you can't eat it or hump it, p**s on it and walk away...
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    Trek EX8 2011
    Trek 6300
    Trek 1.2
  • pst88
    pst88 Posts: 621
    essex-commuter wrote:
    Quite a few discussions on these two bikes already available..

    http://tinyurl.com/2akavap
    HAHA, the top result is this thread!
    Bianchi Via Nirone Veloce/Centaur 2010
  • Ravinder15
    Ravinder15 Posts: 42
    Thanks for the replies.
    I'm probably gonna get the TREK 1.2 as it looks the best value for money and has Shimano Tiagra Rear Derailleur.

    I think this is a good choice.

    Cheers

    Rav
  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    im biased as i have the trek 1.2 and its a great ride but my brother has the giant. I do think the trek seems a little bit better overall
  • Ravinder15
    Ravinder15 Posts: 42
    Andy

    Thanks for your reply. I think I will get the Trek 1.2
    Thanks for confirming it's a great bike.

    Cheers

    Rav
  • EssexSuffolk
    EssexSuffolk Posts: 112
    When looking at Giants, Treks and Specialized, I was told (and test rides confirmed, at least from my perspective) that Treks were the "racier" of the 3 in terms of riding position, followed by Specialized and then Giant i.e. Giant were the more upright, and therefore - depending on your opinion etc etc - the more comfortable for all-day rides. So, I would recommend trying both and basing your opinion on comfort rather than spec lists.

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