Giant defy

SBZ35
SBZ35 Posts: 4
edited May 2016 in Road buying advice
Hi, buying first road bike ever for non racing mainly. Sportiv stuff, 2-5 hr trips. Giant Defy Advanced 2 seems to fit the bill for budget and spec. Any thoughts?

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  • deejaysee
    deejaysee Posts: 149
    I have the advanced 2 which was my first ever road bike.
    Love it to bits.
    Very comfy, good spec and for me personally the white frame is very eye catching
  • SBZ35
    SBZ35 Posts: 4
    Cheers, thx. Like the white too. :D
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    I own and older defy 2 - which i picked up for around £300 used.

    What price are you paying ? - for the quoted £1300 I personally think there are better bikes.
  • dj58
    dj58 Posts: 2,222
    The Defy will do the job you describe, if it is in budget and you like the colour and spec. then why not, do make sure you get the right size though.
  • SBZ35
    SBZ35 Posts: 4
    £1299 with 15% of price towards in store purchases.
  • cntcasey
    cntcasey Posts: 33
    http://trampsandsteeds.com/giant-defy-2017/

    I want to get a defy with Flat Mounts and through axles.

    Looks like 2017 might be my year!
  • igsta
    igsta Posts: 56
    I have the giant defy alu and it is a great bike with a very forgiving geometry. The advanced will be all that and lighter for those sportive hill climbs.