Giant Defy 4 - for a big lad...

guy.spartacus

Hey

I'm hoping to buy a Defy 4 in the next month or so as it seems to give best bang for buck and Wiggle have the 2010 model for £360

thing is, I'm 105kg. I just wonder whether the bike will take the strain I'm likely to put on it. I do a lot of weight training so there will be quite a lot of power going through the pedals too - I plan on losing 10-15kg, but also keeping up the weights.

Has anyone any experience being heavy and using the Defy? Seems I need to be quick as they're selling quite quick

Also, anyone have any other recommendations of places to buy a large one in case Wiggle sell out before I grab one?

Cheers

Guy

danowat

If Giant don't specify a weight limit, you'll be fine.

Mr Dog

Call your nearest Giant Store.. they will be happy to help.

garzar

I'm a similiar weight to you and ride a 2010 defy 3 with no problems. I saw an advert in this week's cycling weekly advertising them cheap it may have been JE James but don't quote me.

guy.spartacus

Excellent news

seems Wiggle are already out of the large ones....bums

Will go and try some for size at Senacre cycles down the road - but they seem to be expensive

guy.spartacus

Anyone any experience with paulscycles.co.uk?

Seems they have a Defy 3.5 in my size for fairly cheap

benno68

A guy at the club is a big guy, I'm guessing at least 115kg's, no problems with his Defy although he apparently broke a chain and the BB on his new FP2.

Keep a close eye on the wheels losing spoke tension in the first few weeks.

guy.spartacus

Good to hear

Just need to wait for some money to come through then it's full steam ahead

stokepa31

im a big lad and to be honest i dont think any of the bike brands have a problem carrying the weight. wheels are the thing to watch out for. machine built wheels are initially very good but if they do lose tension they will go out of true or worse very quickly. i upgraded my wheels at the time of purchase to easton ea70s and have found them rock solid. im sure other brands are good too but the appeal was that they are a handbuilt wheel and have not budged from true in the year i have used them. I weigh 260lb.

guy.spartacus

excellent

money on its way

does anyone have experience with paulscycles.co.uk?

danowat

The one in Dereham?, I've brought a couple of bikes from there, they were alright, I know club mates use them too.

guy.spartacus

Yeah, in Dereham

They've got a few up for good prices

cheers

taimur

I am also on the heavier side.
i just bought a road bike and remember reading some weight guidelines in the owner's manual as follows:

Road bike 115Kg
Mountain bike 115Kg
Cruiser bike 140kg

As advised above, best check with bike store carrying the bike you want, if possible get a test ride as well. Even if you are within limits and wont snap the bike riding it, you want something solid not something that feels squidgy under stress.

guy.spartacus

Before I commit - is there anything else worth considering for £400-450?

I'll gladly take a reduced 2010 model