Cycle2Work Bike choice help...

vivalafigawlf

Hello everyone

I'm new to the world of forums and this is my first post here

So basically I've decided to take advantage of the Cycle2Work scheme and use it to get myself a road bike, but I'm torn between the Specialized Allez Elite & Giants Defy 1... Any facts and opinions on both will be most welcome. I'm not sure whether to get a 58cm or 60cm frame!? I'm 6ft 1... 6ft 2ish. I used to cycle a lot during my later teens/early 20's, so riding a bike is not totally alien to me.

Many thanks

Elliot

Gizmodo

vivalafigawlf wrote:

Hello everyone

I'm new to the world of forums and this is my first post here

So basically I've decided to take advantage of the Cycle2Work scheme and use it to get myself a road bike, but I'm torn between the Specialized Allez Elite & Giants Defy 1... Any facts and opinions on both will be most welcome. I'm not sure whether to get a 58cm or 60cm frame!? I'm 6ft 1... 6ft 2ish. I used to cycle a lot during my later teens/early 20's, so riding a bike is not totally alien to me.

Both great bikes, the Defy has won several Best Bike awards in Cycling+

Go for the bike that makes you smile the most, the one you like. Go to the bike shops and use their expert advice on the size. They should have a turbo trainer in store so that you can sit on them and pedal for 20 minutes to see which fits you. Specialised do test bikes that you can use for a day to ride, the Giant dealer might do something similar if you ask for a test ride.

If you are buying on-line then make sure they have a good returns/exchange policy. Wiggle for example offer a 30 day trial period where you can return the bike if you chose the wrong size.

supermurph09

I still have my Specialized Allez, I'm 6ft and have a 56cm frame. 60cm will surely be too big.

dazzlers82

I've just been through what your going through I like specialized but everybody seems to have them so semi took that out my list, I like the defy an was tempted but I then see a Scott speedster 20 comes with shimano 105 like the defy as well as carbon/alloy seat post and fork and internal cabling, it arrived today an looks nice I went for a quich ride an it feels ok to but it was only a quick ride