Giant Defy 2

tom3

Morning Guys

I pick up the defy 2 on saturday from the lbs. I went for this over the allez sport.

Since ordering the bike I have read a couple of negative reviews and reader comments on its climbing ability. An odd thing to be put off by I know!

Can any Defy 2 owners let me know if this is b@llsh*t?

should I be reconsidering the allez sport again?

thanks

Mr Dog

Tom worry not. How fast you get up a hill will have very little to do with the perceived difference between two similar bikes, your heart, lungs, power, weight (etc, etc...) are the determining factors. You have chosen a great bike and come the summer you will flying around like a 2 year old. Enjoy your bike and try not to compare it to others. The climb is a test for you, not your bike, (or anybody else and their kit).

sandyballs

I claim bullsh*t my Defy was great, I upgraded to a TCR Advanced, and I still dont climb any better.

You will love it.

tom3

cheers guys, went for the defy 2 in the end and after yesterdays 20 miles the review that put me off was complete b@llsh*t.

I must be a strange body shape as I was inbetween a 56 and a 58 on a allez and didnt get on with it at all. On a test run the allez felt like it had to be worked hard, but the m/l defy fit my shape like a glove and seemed to glide on the road. Horses for courses i suppose.

the defy is more than adequate to get me started on the road and climbs really well (not that I have much comparison).

the Mrs aint happy though. 5 years she has been on at me to clear out the understairs cupboard so she can store her craft toot. It was cleared in 2 hours flat so the new bike can have a nice new home. She geniunely didnt talk to me all saturday night.....

strange though, the mountain bike that cost 3x more than the road bike has still been left to rot in the shed.

Looks like I have well and truly moved to the dark side!