giant defy 1

bexley5200
bexley5200 Posts: 692
edited July 2009 in Road buying advice
im thinking of buying a new road bike budget £1000 and am looking at the giant defy 1,has aneyone out there got one,i would apreciate your comments
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  • zoso7
    zoso7 Posts: 66
    I have a Defy 2.5 and it is amazing, so fast, reactive and relatively light. The defy range all use the same frame so I would imagine that the Defy 1 with its slightly lighter/better wheels and groupset would be a fantastic bike, I dont think you will get much better for your 1000notes.
  • bexley5200
    bexley5200 Posts: 692
    thanks zoso7 i have now orderd a giant defy 1 and am looking forward to lots of long rides thanks for the advice
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  • justresting
    justresting Posts: 292
    I have a Defy 1 . I've had it about 4 months and can't recommend it highly enough. I'm no expert but I think if you wanted anything lighter it would have to be carbon.
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  • PinkPedal
    PinkPedal Posts: 180
    I have a Defy 1 and love it, very comfy bike and light (well, compared to my old bike!) too...
  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    They are good bikes but I am not so sure it is good value at £1k where you are starting to hit the sweetspot with the Boardmans, Orbeas, Dolans and similar offerings - all of them carbon.
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  • Downwardi
    Downwardi Posts: 132
    Is it the 2009 model ??
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  • bexley5200
    bexley5200 Posts: 692
    yes its the 2009 model £975 free delivery with £125 free goods
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  • bexley5200
    bexley5200 Posts: 692
    yes its the 2009 model £975 free delivery with £125 free goods
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  • sturmey
    sturmey Posts: 964
    £975 free delivery with £125 free goods

    Is that a tailor-made deal for you or is it an offer available to us all? Where are you buying the bike from?
  • reluctant
    reluctant Posts: 600
    Who's got Defy 1s in stock? I'd be interested too!
  • bexley5200
    bexley5200 Posts: 692
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