Giant Defy2 2013 or Ribble Audax/Winter Trainer

awest

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I've been commuting 10 miles for the past year on a Btwin Triban 3, which I'm now looking to upgrade. I've been looking at these 2 bikes:

http://www.ashcycles.com/site/giant-defy-2-2013

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sed/road- ... =conf_SERW

I'm really unsure which will be better fit for my purposes of a daily commute, with occasional leisure rides (up to 50 miles). The Ribble works out £40 more expensive when factoring in delivery, but that's with upgraded wheels and tyres. Apart from that, they both have full tiagra (which should serve my purposes).

Any help or advice one way or another would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

awest

Thanks for the response,

I was myself edging towards the ribble, unfortunately I live in London so have no access to trying out the ribble before I buy it. This is why I was considering the giant. Its a difficult one, is it Ill advised to just purchase the ribble straight out without trying it?

Mr Dog

If you have tried the Giant and it fits then plum for the Giant. Its more expensive sister is widely regarded as the best bike under a grand. Giant make great frames.