GIANT Defy 3 versus TREK 1.2

ki

Hi

I am only starting out and am looking at get a new bike, so Sorry for the "Which Bike" question again.

It is now between two
GIANT Defy 3,
http://www.thebikeshop.ie/details.aspx?pid=P1279&cid=C0144&sid=C0190

And

TREK 1.2
http://www.thebikeshop.ie/details.aspx?pid=P1443&cid=C0144&sid=C0201

They are very similar in gear but I've no experience to say which is a better bike.

Which would you recommend?

Morgan

They're similarly specced bikes from major manufacturers aiming at a specific price-point so there's not much to distinguish them. Do you like yellow? You should really try both and buy whichever you feel most comfortable on.

Caroline_ie

I'd go for the trek, it looks nicer, otherwise they are pretty much the same.

ki

Thanks, I just needed confirmation for myself.

Bikerbhoy

ki wrote: »

Thanks, I just needed confirmation for myself.

Trek 1.2.... worth upgrading down the line too..... If you are based in Dublin PM me.

Cheers

Robertd_07

I've the trek 1.5 and I'm very happy with it, but my only comparison is a MTB.
I've used it in 2 adventure races, and commute on it every day.
The frame is the same between the 1.2 & 1.5 so you can fit full length mudguards on for commuting which is a god send.
Nice bike though.

DirkVoodoo

I've a friend looking at selling a lightly used Defy 4. He is a bike mechanic (quite a good one too!) so I can guarantee that it will have been well looked out for. If you are interested let me know and I can send you his email.

ki

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I've a friend looking at selling a lightly used Defy 4. He is a bike mechanic (quite a good one too!) so I can guarantee that it will have been well looked out for. If you are interested let me know and I can send you his email.

Thanks, but I'm doing the cycle to work scheme.

murph226

Giant all the way for me, I got a Defy 2, delighted with it!

I think the Trek paint scemes are awful, down to personal preference I suppose?

King Kelly

No opinion on the bikes but you are dealing with one of the best bike shops in the South East (if not the country!). Great friendly service and a pair of Rás mechanic's as well!

remus808

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I've a friend looking at selling a lightly used Defy 4. He is a bike mechanic (quite a good one too!) so I can guarantee that it will have been well looked out for. If you are interested let me know and I can send you his email.

What kind of money is he looking for for it do you know? Could be interested at the right price!