Beauty Contest

Joxer_S

Giant Defy 2

Allez Elite Grey

Allez Elite Yellow

I'd like some completely biased, shallow subjective opinions on the bikes above, because really that's what it comes down to in the end isn't it.

I've been hankering after something matte black, but that yellow allez is calling to me..

Darkglasses

The Grey Allez by a mile for me, don't like the other two at all looks-wise. The Defy's finish is a bit too shiny, although I think the Tiagra crankset looks cool.

snubbleste

They all have lovely bottoms

Brad768

Grey Allez. Yellow would be good, but you would have to keep it spotless or it would look abused

Chips Lovell

Grey Allez by a country mile

crumliniano

Yellow Allez. Dark and monochrome for cars, colourful bling for bikes.

Raam

Get the yellow one. We can't appreciate the nice bikes as much until we see other people riding around on munthers.

dermur

No contest - grey Allez. I've yet to see a nice looking Giant.

Joxer_S

The yellow would demand either the farnese vini kit or this to go with it, then lets see that guard get on to me for not having a high vis on

Mycroft H

Grey Allez. Giant looks like their hybrids.

Zyzz

What's your price range?

el tel

They are all equally bad. Three way tie.

Dermot Illogical

Grey allez

DirkVoodoo

Allez yellow. It would go lively with denim cut offs and a maillot juane

slap/dash

Yellow allez by a MILE. Grey is fine. The giant is one fugly bike. Agree that giants tend to look crap, whatever their all round quality.

DirkVoodoo

slap/dash wrote: »

Yellow allez by a MILE. Grey is fine. The giant is one fugly bike. Agree that giants tend to look crap, whatever their all round quality.

By 0.63 MILE you mean.

We use kilometres around here!

Plastik

Grey Allez.

Darkglasses

slap/dash wrote: »

Yellow allez by a MILE. Grey is fine. The giant is one fugly bike. Agree that giants tend to look crap, whatever their all round quality.

They seem to try and make the Defy look absolutely as unaggressive and unsporty as possible. I've started following Giant on Youtube, and I think their current marketing campaign is to try to be the Oprah of cycling. Don't get me wrong, Giant bikes are good (I have 2), but I absolutely hate their styling and marketing.

slap/dash

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

By 0.63 MILE you mean.

We use kilometres around here!

Excuse - moi. 15 years in Boston, I'm imperial, me

slap/dash

Darkglasses wrote: »

They seem to try and make the Defy look absolutely as unaggressive and unsporty as possible. I've started following Giant on Youtube, and I think their current marketing campaign is to try to be the Oprah of cycling. Don't get me wrong, Giant bikes are good (I have 2), but I absolutely hate their styling and marketing.

Yeah, and specialized are the auld Jonathan franzen:D

Roger Hassenforder

middle one.

Brian?

Sorry but they're all ugly.

Why do we have to choose an uggo?

letape

Joxer_S wrote: »

Giant Defy 2

Allez Elite Grey

Allez Elite Yellow

I'd like some completely biased, shallow subjective opinions on the bikes above, because really that's what it comes down to in the end isn't it.

I've been hankering after something matte black, but that yellow allez is calling to me..

What's your budget? If it was me I'd look at a Scott - giant and specialized are everywhere!

dave_o_brien

Joxer, as your friend, and fellow design professional, I am ashamed of your "beauty" contest. I refuse to vote. Consider me a conscientious objector.

Inquitus

Grey Allez. skinny jeans and smoking a rollie......moving to shoreditch optional

route66

Joxer_S wrote: »

Giant Defy 2

Allez Elite Grey

Allez Elite Yellow

I'd like some completely biased, shallow subjective opinions on the bikes above, because really that's what it comes down to in the end isn't it.

I've been hankering after something matte black, but that yellow allez is calling to me..

The Defy is the best bike but also - possibly - the ugliest. A friend bought the cheaper Defy 3 in black and it's a nice looking machine. I saw the model you link to above in the shop and it looks even worse in the flesh metal alloy. And, continuing the subjective theme, I don't like the blocky Tiagra crankset either - it looks like they make it ugly on purpose so that you'd upgrade to 105.

Another subjective opinion: I don't like Specialized, but the grey one is the best looking of the 2 you link to above. The yellow one would be grand if you are a hairdresser I suppose

If you have €1K to spend and you like black and yellow, might I suggest this machine: Canyon AL 6.0 (link)

dave_o_brien

route66 wrote: »

The Defy is the best bike but also - possibly - the ugliest. A friend bought the cheaper Defy 3 in black and it's a nice looking machine. I saw the model you link to above in the shop and it looks even worse in the flesh metal alloy. And, continuing the subjective theme, I don't like the blocky Tiagra crankset either - it looks like they make it ugly on purpose so that you'd upgrade to 105.

Another subjective opinion: I don't like Specialized, but the grey one is the best looking of the 2 you link to above. The yellow one would be grand if you are a hairdresser I suppose

If you have €1K to spend and you like black and yellow, might I suggest this machine: Canyon AL 6.0 (link)

Speaking on behalf of Joxer, he lives in Boston, so the Canyon's not an option. Do Rose deliver to the States?

Dermot Illogical

dave_o_brien wrote: »

Speaking on behalf of Joxer, he lives in Boston,

In that case he should probably just wander around to his neighborhood dealership and pick up one of these.

:pac:

fat bloke

Is there a none of the above option?

Canyon roadlite for me if it was my money

kenmc

All double-baggers if you ask me.

Joxer_S

Agreed, Canyon if I could.

The black defy is a significant improvement alright.

But Dave, the yellow would match my replica tour de france jersey, surely that is reason enough.

dave_o_brien

Joxer_S wrote: »

Agreed, Canyon if I could.

The black defy is a significant improvement alright.

But Dave, the yellow would match my replica tour de france jersey, surely that is reason enough.

Oh sh*t yeah, I never thought of that... Sure go for it so.





Backs away slowly and calls for help.

Joxer_S

Dave, you'll be glad to hear I just purchased this, this build will be fun!

letape

Joxer_S wrote: »

Dave, you'll be glad to hear I just purchased this, this build will be fun!

Very, very nice!

stabo

Scott speedster 50, matt black with white writing.cost 870 in Dublin.

Darkglasses

Cool! I was very close to buying that bike earlier this year, let us know how it goes!

Brian?

If you're in the states keep an eye here.

http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/90007/

Superb value to be had.