Giant Defy Composite

Wobbit

Hey, finally brought myself a road bike after thinking it over for a while, far too many options to choose from in this range!

In the end i went with this Giant Defy Composite 3, after riding a few others.


defy1 by rob_hailstone, on Flickr


defy2 by rob_hailstone, on Flickr


defy3 by rob_hailstone, on Flickr

Really enjoying riding a "roadie", i have only had it for a month but my fitness has gained.

spec.

Frame- Giant Composite Technology
Fork- Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer, 1 1/8"-1 1/4" Bearings

Handlebar- Giant Connect, 31.8
Stem- Giant Sport
Seatpost- Giant Vector Composite
Saddle- Giant Performance Road, Men's
Pedals- Shimano touring spds (for now)

Shifters- Shimano Tiagra, 20 speed
Front Derailleur- Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur- Shimano Tiagra
Brakes- Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot
Brake Levers- Shimano Tiagra
Cassette- Shimano Tiagra 12x28
Chain- Shimano Tiagra
Crankset- FSA Omega Exo, 34/50
Bottom Bracket- FSA MegaExo, Press Fit

Wheels
Rims- Giant P-R2
Hubs- Giant Sealed Bearing 24/28h
Spokes- DT Swiss Competition
Tires- Giant P-R3, Front and Rear specific, 700x23mm

Im hoping to do a few sportives in the near future, im currently riding to work 20miles round trip 3 days a week and doing two longer 40ish mile rides.

Thanks, Rob

notlongnow

Very nice

declan1

I'm guessing you're a photographer as well? I've been looking at your flikr photos and they're very good! Nice bike as well! I don't normally like the Giants but this one looks really good!

I would love it if you would take a look at my website

www.declanphoto.weebly.com

Wobbit

Thanks guys! I'm no photographer, it's just another hobby that I don't have enough time for ha!

Declan you have some great shots on there, very creative. The aircraft stuff is very nice, somthing that I would like to have a go at soon, just need a longer lens...

declan1

Wobbit wrote:

Thanks guys! I'm no photographer, it's just another hobby that I don't have enough time for ha!

Declan you have some great shots on there, very creative. The aircraft stuff is very nice, somthing that I would like to have a go at soon, just need a longer lens...

I did all my aircraft photos with a 70-300. I'm sure with that 550D and a 70-200 you could crop them a bit! I recommend you sell a few of them pics - they are really good!

Wobbit

Ha, thanks mate, I will give it a go.

mountaincookie

Great bike! I went roadie when my MTB got nicked. Wow, and I thought road cycling was for sissys! You get fit alright! I think the biggest surprise for me was SSSPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDD!!!! 8) they don't 'alf shift compared to the ol nobblies! (top speed so far 48 mph, wow, that was amazing)
Needless to say, as soon as I am out of the evil cluthces of Sauron and Mordor (university) I will be building a cotic soul

I really like your photos on flicker, paticularly the insects. I have always since a child wanted to do macro photography. I've only just bought a decent DSLR....the macro lens will have to wait...

Wobbit

mountaincookie wrote:

Great bike! I went roadie when my MTB got nicked. Wow, and I thought road cycling was for sissys! You get fit alright! I think the biggest surprise for me was SSSPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDD!!!! 8) they don't 'alf shift compared to the ol nobblies! (top speed so far 48 mph, wow, that was amazing)
Needless to say, as soon as I am out of the evil cluthces of Sauron and Mordor (university) I will be building a cotic soul

I really like your photos on flicker, paticularly the insects. I have always since a child wanted to do macro photography. I've only just bought a decent DSLR....the macro lens will have to wait...

Yeah I deffinatly noticed the speed! Love it!

Thanks mate, haven't had much time for macro recently, but I really enjoy it, my macro lens is probs my most used, very versatile!

iampaulb

Nice man....i just bought myself a Giant TCR Composite 2

Wobbit

iampaulb wrote:

Nice man....i just bought myself a Giant TCR Composite 2

Very Nice bike that tcr! Thanks

Wobbit

A few changes since i last posted.

The seat post was chipping, i took it into the shop and they replaced it free of charge, they gave me the option and i went with the bare carbon weave as it looks much better imo.

Rear mech wore out, so replaced with an ultegra 6700
Ritchey WCS logic 2 bars, Ritchey WCS 4 axis stem
fizik Arione saddle
k- edge out front mount for garmin edge 500
Shimano RS80 wheelset with gp4000s tyres
look keo pedals
and elite cages


bike2 by rob_hailstone, on Flickr

declan1

Looks much better now! It's amazing how just a lower stem can improve looks!

chrisaonabike

Very nice! (mine is still stock apart from the saddle - and the cages, mine are the Elite ones too).

How can you wear out a rear mech in a year?

Wobbit

declan1 wrote:

Looks much better now! It's amazing how just a lower stem can improve looks!

Thanks mate. The first shots are when i was just getting used to it, it didn't stay like that for long.

ChrisAOnABike wrote:

Very nice! (mine is still stock apart from the saddle - and the cages, mine are the Elite ones too).

How can you wear out a rear mech in a year?

Thanks! No idea, it had about 5mm play side to side in the bush, dont about 2500miles on it.

chrisaonabike

Wobbit wrote:

5mm play side to side in the bush

Now that's something you definitely don't want...

RideOnTime

ChrisAOnABike wrote:

Wobbit wrote:

5mm play side to side in the bush

Now that's something you definitely don't want...

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