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Giant Defy 1

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  • 14-07-2014 7:10pm
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    A_Sober_Paddy
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    Hey all,

    Just back from the bike shop, handing my bike in to get my BB looked at:( Been having a number a issues with the bike(its nearly 6 years old roughly) so i think it times to get a new bike, and saw the Giant Defy 1 priced at €1250 lad in the shop he could probably let it go for €1125...

    Here is the bike http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.defy.1.black.red/11833/66132/#specifications

    Just a few questions

    *Are the wheels on the Giant(P-Elite C), better than my current wheels Mavic Aksium(S Red 23 WTS)

    *What sort of mileage should one be expecting to get out the components on the Defy 1, BB, Deraileurs etc

    *Is 1125 a could price fro the bike, or is there potentially better value to be had out there?

    Cheers in advance


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    A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »
    Hey all,

    Just back from the bike shop, handing my bike in to get my BB looked at:( Been having a number a issues with the bike(its nearly 6 years old roughly) so i think it times to get a new bike, and saw the Giant Defy 1 priced at €1250 lad in the shop he could probably let it go for €1125...

    Here is the bike http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.defy.1.black.red/11833/66132/#specifications

    Just a few questions

    *Are the wheels on the Giant(P-Elite C), better than my current wheels Mavic Aksium(S Red 23 WTS)

    *What sort of mileage should one be expecting to get out the components on the Defy 1, BB, Deraileurs etc

    *Is 1125 a could price fro the bike, or is there potentially better value to be had out there?

    Cheers in advance

    Don't think the wheels are the best.

    1125 is a good price. Maybe try get him to throw in a jersey or glasses.

    The 105 group set is quiet good and should last quiet a long time.


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    A_Sober_Paddy
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    not yet wrote: »
    Don't think the wheels are the best.

    1125 is a good price. Maybe try get him to throw in a jersey or glasses.

    The 105 group set is quiet good and should last quiet a long time.

    So the Mavics would be better? As in my current wheels


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    A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »
    So the Mavics would be better? As in my current wheels

    I think so, but others on here will confirm, the stock wheels on the defy are pretty basic although on a bike at the price range they prob all are.

    The defy is still an excellent all round bike and decent value at the price.


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    melovelo
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    Bought the 2013 model in sept 2012 for 1150. Since then have racked up nearly 15000km. Have replaced the BB, the cassette and a couple of chains.

    Still seems grand to me. Cant comment on the wheels as I dont know any better! But I would reckon the Mavics would be better.


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    crosstownk
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    My LBS knocked my Defy 4 down from €750 to €650 so I'd guess there may be more "wriggle room" based on the percentages. A few extra goodies thrown in as suggested above might be a very possible alternative to additional discount.

    The tyres that came with the Defy 4 were rubbish. Punctures and duck eggs after 500/750km. I replaced them with Michelin Pro 4 Service Course and not a puncture since (2,500km)............ *touches wood*
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