Giant Defy 1 or other similar bikes...

Ka12
Ka12 Posts: 216
edited February 2013 in Road buying advice
Hi,

Early last year I was suffering severe hip pain and was told that cycling was no longer an option and I should give it up, after giving up cycling I was referred to an excellent hip surgeon and they have eased my hip pain and removed some nasty fragments of bone :) Now I have the all clear to cycle again... only problem is I sold my bike stuff...

I have been to my LBS today and had a look at a few options and they recommended a Giant Defy 1 and sized me up as a small, it felt comfortable and with the excellent reviews online I am very drawn to it, before I buy are there any other options I should consider in the 1K region?? I tried a couple of Cannondale road bikes but they felt more 'race' position.

I have also had a look round at women specific bikes but don't feel you get the same value for money.

Any advice/comments appreciated.

Thanks
Sarah

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    I like the Boardman Team Carbon Fi for my wife. Carbon frame/forks and 105.
    They were doing them for £999 but seem to have sold out now and am not sure whats happening. ie new model?
    List is £1300 or £1170 with British Cycling (so I have been told) membership.
    Not sure how ride position compares though.
  • letap73
    letap73 Posts: 1,608
    Have you had the chance to take the defy out for a ride (assuming you just sat on one to assess it felt comfortable).
    These like the defy have a relaxed geometry:
    1. Specialized Secteur.
    2.Cannondale Synapse.
    3. Ribble Sportive .
    4. Felt Z95.
  • Ka12
    Ka12 Posts: 216
    My last bike was the Boardman Carbon Fi, lovely ride but fancied a change this time round :)

    I didn't get change to take it out for a ride as had my son with me and I couldn't leave him in the shop. Have a free day Friday so trying to get some models in mind and ring round a few more shops.
  • letap73
    letap73 Posts: 1,608
    Ka12 wrote:
    My last bike was the Boardman Carbon Fi, lovely ride but fancied a change this time round :)

    I didn't get change to take it out for a ride as had my son with me and I couldn't leave him in the shop. Have a free day Friday so trying to get some models in mind and ring round a few more shops.

    Always good to try out bikes - it goes to say buy the one you feel best on. Saying that the Defy has had spectacular reviews, I expect its bigger brother the advanced will be the cycling plus bike of the year.
  • Ka12
    Ka12 Posts: 216
    I had to switch my working days round so managed to get out this afternoon looking and tried out a few bikes, In the end I chose a Cannondale Synapse 105 women's 2103 bike - should be picking it up Friday or Saturday :)
  • letap73
    letap73 Posts: 1,608
    Ka12 wrote:
    I had to switch my working days round so managed to get out this afternoon looking and tried out a few bikes, In the end I chose a Cannondale Synapse 105 women's 2103 bike - should be picking it up Friday or Saturday :)

    Good for you - enjoy your bike.

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