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Yet another which bike thread...

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  • #32
    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Oh no, not this thread again but oh yes, it's the resurection of the which bike thread.

    Buddy is looking at getting this Giant Defy 2 I reckon that this Boardman or this Trek 1.5 would be better bang for the buck or am I just wrong?

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • #33
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Captain Havoc wrote: »
    Buddy is looking at getting this Giant Defy 2 I reckon that this Boardman or this Trek 1.5 would be better bang for the buck or am I just wrong?
    The Boardman is substantially the best spec and is the one I would be going for.

    Of course there is another option...


  • #34
    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    blorg wrote: »
    The Boardman is substantially the best spec and is the one I would be going for.

    Of course there is another option...

    You mean one of these or these don't you?

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • #35
    papac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 739 ✭✭✭papac


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  • #36
    papac
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  • #37
    Sarunas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 355 ✭✭Sarunas


    Captain Havoc wrote: »
    Oh no, not this thread again but oh yes, it's the resurection of the which bike thread.

    Buddy is looking at getting this Giant Defy 2 I reckon that this Boardman or this Trek 1.5 would be better bang for the buck or am I just wrong?

    Cheapest 1.5 I found was with J Mc http://www.jmccycles.com/ in Newry, £675


  • #38
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,510 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    Captain Havoc wrote: »
    Oh no, not this thread again but oh yes, it's the resurection of the which bike thread.

    Buddy is looking at getting this Giant Defy 2 I reckon that this Boardman or this Trek 1.5 would be better bang for the buck or am I just wrong?

    What size is he looking for? My sister bought a 2009 Trek 1.2, used it a few times for short jaunts around Dun Laoghaire, moved around due to work and has decided she has no time for cycling and I am to sell the bike for her (the second sibling this has happened with!). It's a man's bike, 52cm.


  • #39
    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    What size is he looking for? My sister bought a 2009 Trek 1.2, used it a few times for short jaunts around Dun Laoghaire, moved around due to work and has decided she has no time for cycling and I am to sell the bike for her (the second sibling this has happened with!). It's a man's bike, 52cm.

    A well believable and likely story, *cough* :D I'll ask my buddy what size he needs, he's based in Dublin so if he's intereseted I'll put the two of ye in contact.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • #40
    fguihen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 669 ✭✭✭fguihen


    sorry to open up this thread again, and take it slightly off course but i purchased the Lapierre Audacio 200 from cycle superstores a few months back, on their recommendation. i actually had the giant defy 3 in my hand but he straight up said the Lapierre was a better bike and gave a bunch of reasons.

    Was I played by him, just to shift stock?


  • #41
    spurscormac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭spurscormac


    To bring back this thread from the dead...

    I am looking at the bike to work scheme again, and thinking of blowing the full 1000 on the bike, for the sake of €100 after the tax back compared to getting a €750/800 Sora bike.

    Options as follows:

    Corratec Dolomiti
    http://www.corratec.de/en/bikes2010/road/race/dolomiti_tiagra_scb.php

    Felt Z85
    http://www.wheelworxbikes.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_17&products_id=2041

    Cube Peleton
    http://www.cube-bikes.de/xist4c/web/peloton_id_36201_.htm

    As usual, they look pretty similar to a newbie like me - anyone willing to give their opinion on the pros & cons of the 3?


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  • #42
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,525 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    spurscormac wrote: »
    As usual, they look pretty similar to a newbie like me - anyone willing to give their opinion on the pros & cons of the 3?

    They are pretty similar. Some previous discussion...

    Cube Peleton
    Felt Z85


  • #43
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    The Cube is a triple and uses an outdated BB standard. The other two are compacts with external bearing BBs. That is the substantial difference (more the triple vs compact than the BB standard, incidentally.)

    Test ride and see what you prefer but looking at them I would probably go for the Corratec as it is a bit different. Felt looks good as well though and the brakes are probably a bit better.


  • #44
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,525 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    blorg wrote: »
    The Cube is a triple and uses an outdated BB standard. The other two are compacts with external bearing BBs. That is the substantial difference (more the triple vs compact than the BB standard, incidentally.)

    The other substantial difference is the geometry.

    For the 560mm ish top tube models, the head tubes measure:

    - Corratec M (50): 140mm
    - Cube 58: 165mm
    - Felt 56: 180mm

    That is a massive difference.

    Still, other than the geometry, the gearing and the bottom brackets they're all pretty much identical ;)


  • #45
    spurscormac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭spurscormac


    Thanks guys - I know they're all pretty similar, think I'll just try each of them out and pick from there.

    With regards to the geometry, I'll be getting fitted in the LBS whichever one I go with, so I think I can trust him to match me up well.

    Is there anything specific that one geometry over another would lean towards?
    I'll be using it for Gael Force & probably in and out of work a few days a week, some training spins, but not serious club cycling.


  • #46
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Basically the longer the head tube the more "relaxed" the fit.


  • #47
    spurscormac
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    Called in last Friday and out of the 3, I just preferred the Corratec.
    Chosen the white version, similar to this:-
    http://www.corratec.de/en/bikes2010/road/race/dolomiti_tiagra_wro.php

    Only difference I can see is the graphics on the fork.
    Quote will be sent to the Finance dept at work & hope to have the bike in the flesh in a couple of weeks.


  • #48
    jwshooter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,612 ✭✭✭jwshooter


    kennys for bikes in enniscorthy .

    have started selling fuji bkes .they have a full carbon 105/ultegra mix for 1290 euro .its the pro teamFC 770 .

    lovely looking bike with the carbon showing .


  • #49
    spurscormac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭spurscormac


    jwshooter wrote: »
    kennys for bikes in enniscorthy .

    have started selling fuji bkes .they have a full carbon 105/ultegra mix for 1290 euro .its the pro teamFC 770 .

    lovely looking bike with the carbon showing .

    Have a Fuji Nevada MTB myself, they are lovely looking bikes alright.
    Its a bit over my budget - but a good one for someone looking at that price range.


  • #50
    Bigron78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭Bigron78


    Hi,
    I too am looking at the Fuji Team bike for approx. same price. It should be noted that the head tube and seat post are NOT carbon. As Im buying it on the BTW Scheme I'm using it as my entry level bike.

    www.fujibikes.com/Road/Carbon-Race/Team-(1).aspx


    Is the spec/frame good value for money? Am I better off spending extra on a FULL carbon bike. Maybe I am better off with alloy/carbon frame/forks mix with a better groupset? :confused::confused::confused:


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