£1500-1600 bike???

Graeme Jones

The wife has kindly asked if I want a new bike for Christmas!! Boom!
I want a fast road bike that climbs well was thinking Giant Defy comp1 with the below standard spec can I get better for the cash? I want the bike for fast tempo work generally 2-3timed a week doing between 20-30mile blasts and longer efforts at the weekend. I want a decent climbing bike no standard cranks as ill be hunting some hills in the summer and prefer a decent range of lower gears as I'm not a grinder.
What would you buy for that money???

Frame Giant Composite Technology
Fork Composite-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer
Shock N / A
COMPONENTS
Handlebar Giant Connect
Stem Giant Connect
Seatpost Giant Vector Composite
Saddle Giant Performance Road
Pedals Not included
DRIVETRAIN
Shifters Shimano Ultegra 22 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Brakes Shimano BR561
Brake Levers Shimano Ultegra
Cassette Shimano Ultegra 11-28
Chain Shimano Ultegra
Crankset Shimano Ultegra 34/50
Bottom Bracket Shimano Press Fit
WHEELS
Rims Giant P-Elite C Wheelset
Hubs Giant P-Elite C Wheelset
Spokes Giant P-Elite C Wheelset
Tires Giant P-R3, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25mm

actrack

That was the bike I was going to get until someone mentioned Planet X/Ribble/Canyon and I have just ordered this one for delivery March next year!

https://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3241#

£200 cheaper if you want Campy Athena.

dwanes

I am sure you will have no problems with the Defy Comp 1. It's a great looking bike and good value, it will be a good safe buy.

blackpoolkev

Giant Defy comp 1 here for £1350(limited sizes)-http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p4916/GIANT-DEFY-COMPOSITE-1-2013

I encouraged my brother to buy one of these - http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p4313/CANNONDALE-SYNAPSE-HI-MOD-ULTEGRA-2012.Ksyrium Elite wheels, hi- mod carbon and top finishing kit for a few dollars more.