Defy 3 or Trek 1.2 Can't Decide
Ravinder15
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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
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
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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?0 -
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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
Rav0 -
“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0
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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
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Best bet is to test ride all 3 and buy the most comfortable.0
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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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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
Rav0 -
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 overall0
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Andy
Thanks for your reply. I think I will get the Trek 1.2
Thanks for confirming it's a great bike.
Cheers
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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.0