Choosing between Willier GTS or Giant defy advanced pro 1

garsideliam
garsideliam Posts: 4
edited February 2015 in Road general
Looking at changing my Cannonade 2012 super six 105 groupset to either a Willer GTS or Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1. Anybody ride either of these bikes/makes and can advise? I'm 6ft tall with longer legs than upper body. The fit for me is essential, reason i'm looking at switching my Cannonade. Had a chat with different shops who obviously push their own range so not very impartial.

Any views?

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  • dinyull
    dinyull Posts: 2,979
    If fit is essential then take them both for a test ride and go with which suits you best.
  • garsideliam
    garsideliam Posts: 4
    Yeh trying to organise a test, struggling with the Willier as nothing local in stock.
  • laurentian
    laurentian Posts: 2,548
    I've got an Izoard and my mate has a GTS - both lovely. I've never been on the Giant to compare but, as others have said I guess getting out on both is the best bet. Whereabouts are you based?
    Wilier Izoard XP
  • garsideliam
    garsideliam Posts: 4
    Je James have a small in stock but need to test a large. They didn't seem open to the idea of ordering one for a test ride.
  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    Now if you don't want disc brakes I'm selling my medium Wilier GTR. It was bought and stripped of everything, and then rebuilt with what components I wanted with SRAM Force Wifli, 3T carbon seat post, Fizik Arione saddle, Rotor 3D crank set and choice of either Fulcrum Racing 3 clincher wheels or Planet X CT45 carbon tubs. Built it as a second bike, but sadly it is too big for me. No matter how I try and adapt it to my fitting measurements, it doesn't feel right. Sad because it is a great looking bike, but pointless owning something that you just can't get to fit.
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • letap73
    letap73 Posts: 1,608
    I am assuming you are based near chesterfield - in which case Cycle division is not too far - Cannondale stockists and Planet X is not million miles away either.

    The cannondale synapse has not too dissimilar stack and reach figures in comparison to the Defy - larger stack/ shorter reach. These bikes benefit those with longer legs and a shorter torso. I think Warrior4life (?) works for cycle division so it might be worth a pm to him.

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