Can I get anything better for £500?
cogden2
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Got a budget of around £500 can I get anything better than this Giant Defy 2 2015?
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p592 ... EFY-2-2015
First Road bike so I'm no expert hope someone can point me in the right direction
Thanks
Callum
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p592 ... EFY-2-2015
First Road bike so I'm no expert hope someone can point me in the right direction
Thanks
Callum
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Looks like a great buy.0
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Make sure you buy the correct size.0
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Good new bike for £500. You might pick up a 2nd hand one cheaper. Size is key. Have you sat on one, tried one out? I've got 2 defys ( composite 2 and defy 2 2012) and I've changed the stems on both to longer than they came , that was after months of riding, shop bike fit etc. Do you have a budget for clothing as well, pedals, shoes etc.0
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Great as an intro to road bikes. Very comfortable. I've a Defy 3 that I bought cheap and have updated parts on it. I'm 182cm or 6ft. I have ML size. It's perfect. Felt a little long to start with but that's just me not being flexible. After exercise and core work it feels much better. Go for it!
Sometimes. Maybe. Possibly.
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I wouldn't but a tiagra 4600 bike as crankset is to ugly, and cables annoying
This is 4700 which has hidden cables also:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-techniq ... 6-ex-demo/0 -
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 67&alt=web
Found one going cheaper on eBay so might send him a message. I'm 5.9-5.10 so I think I'll be a medium, I'm a medium on my Giant Trance SX but I'll double check.
My problem is I'm not really in a position to go try any bikes I know of its not the best thing to do but...0 -
Moonbiker wrote:I wouldn't but a tiagra 4600 bike as crankset is to ugly, and cables annoying
This is 4700 which has hidden cables also:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-techniq ... 6-ex-demo/
I agree that the crankset is ugly 100% can't say the look of that verenti Fram does much for me though0 -
Easy enough to swop the fugly crankest for a FC-4700 or FC-RS565/5700/6750 S.H. or new discounted.
As to size viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12882623&hilit=Giant+Defy+sizing0 -
DJ58 wrote:Easy enough to swop the fugly crankest for a FC-4700 or FC-RS565/5700/6750 S.H. or new discounted.
As to size viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12882623&hilit=Giant+Defy+sizing
Thanks for that looks like people similar hight and leg are saying Medium
anyone have any other bikes to consider?0 -
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105 for sure... go 11 speed and life's much easier when you try to upgrade your drive train at a later date.0
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Agree, For the extra £50 over the 520 bike, the 11sp 105 540 bike is the better choice.0
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Moonbiker wrote:
I can get pedals and shoes for an extra 5p
Merlin FF1 105 Mix Road Bike
FLR F-35 Race Road Cycling Shoes - 2015
Shimano R540 SPD-SL Pedals
RRP: £924.97 OUR PRICE: £601.89
NOW £549.99
That's tempting0 -
Anyone bought a merlin bike before? Can't find any reviews on them or many people on forums?0
