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GIANT Defy 3 versus TREK 1.2

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  • #2
    Morgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭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.


  • #3
    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


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


  • #4
    ki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭ki


    Thanks, I just needed confirmation for myself.


  • #5
    Bikerbhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,093 ✭✭✭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


  • #6
    Robertd_07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭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.


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  • #7
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,505 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #8
    ki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭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.


  • #9
    murph226
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,385 ✭✭✭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?


  • #10
    King Kelly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭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!


  • #11
    remus808
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭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!


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