New bike, Giant Defy 2
dugliss
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I`ve just picked up a Giant Defy 2 as my first road bike. Overall I`m very happy with it although I`ve only done about 30 miles so far on it. A couple of things that I`m not so sure about, firstly the brakes seem very weak. I`ve come from a Boardman hybrid with disc brakes so it was always going to be noticeable but I`m a little worried at the lack of stopping power. Would getting some decent brakepads make much of a difference? If so, what should I look at getting?
Secondly, and less importantly are the handle bars. They seem quite thin on the tops and I would personally prefer a fatter(and more cushioned) bar. Is it worth double wrapping them or putting some of the gel pads on them or would I be better off buying new bars? I have a mate that has a Cube Attempt and that has FSA wing bars on where the tops are almost flat, I really like the feel of these. Should I just look at getting some of these or is there a cheaper option to "fatten" the tops up a bit?
Secondly, and less importantly are the handle bars. They seem quite thin on the tops and I would personally prefer a fatter(and more cushioned) bar. Is it worth double wrapping them or putting some of the gel pads on them or would I be better off buying new bars? I have a mate that has a Cube Attempt and that has FSA wing bars on where the tops are almost flat, I really like the feel of these. Should I just look at getting some of these or is there a cheaper option to "fatten" the tops up a bit?
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I changed pads to swisstop greens and the difference in feel and power was amazing
Double wrap the tops, or you can get gel pads to fit under the bar tape also.Share The Road Event http://www.sharetheroadride.co.uk
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Could I put the pads over my existing tape and then wrap again or would that just end up a lumpy mess?0
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dugliss wrote:Could I put the pads over my existing tape and then wrap again or would that just end up a lumpy mess?
Not sure, as I have never done this myself. Suppose you could put a pad over existing tape, then temp wrap with a bit of spare bar tape, or insulation tape, just to see what it looks like.
For info; I have a hybrid with hydraulic disc brakes, and my road bike with the swisstop green pads fitted, now feel better brakes then my hybrid
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First of all, congratulations on the Defy 2. I've got the previous version from a few years back, the SCR 2.
I use Kool-stop salmon brake pads, work well for me.Wind. Cold. Rain. Pick two.0 -
Ok, thanks guys, I`ll look into getting some new pads then0
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Swissstop green on my Defy....looovelyYou've no won the Big Cup since 1902!0
