2014 defy 1, 2 and 3

[Steampig]

looking at the getting one of the above.
From what i can see the only difference between the 2 and 3 is sora/tiagra is that correct? i really dont like the look of the 2 so might save my self the money and get the 3?

then a £200 step up to the defy 1 with 105. looks like slightly different wheels but are they much better? dont know anything about giant wheels? is there anything other difference from the defy 2 to defy 1?

Answers please?!?

 

[vickster]

Yes, think the 1,2,3 have the carbon fork. Groupset main difference.

If you don't have to have the 2014, look at Ashcyles fo deals on th 2013

 

[bpsmith]

I got the Defy 1 recently in 2014 guise. Very pleased indeed.

 

[Amack]

The Defy 3 has a more friendly (slightly) SRAM 11-32 cassette compared with the 2's 11-30 tooth Tiagra one. Ok not a big difference but maybe make those hills a little easier until you upgrade. Otherwise all the same, the Defy 1 has a few more improvements including handlebar, wheel set and carbon seat post.

 

[simon the viking]

Strange..... I have exactly the same dilemma I am going to buy one of them! but is £100 quid for Tiagra over Sora worth it if I'm only commuting not racing or doing sportives on it? and I do prefer the look of the 3 over the 2 but my LBS is getting stock soon so I will decide when I can see them both for real...

 

[MikeW-71]

looking at the getting one of the above.
From what i can see the only difference between the 2 and 3 is sora/tiagra is that correct? i really dont like the look of the 2 so might save my self the money and get the 3?

then a £200 step up to the defy 1 with 105. looks like slightly different wheels but are they much better? dont know anything about giant wheels? is there anything other difference from the defy 2 to defy 1?

Yes, only the groupset is different between the 2 and 3. Both have carbon forks and the same S-R2 wheels.

The 1 uses P-R2 wheels (a bit lighter), 105 components and a carbon seatpost.

@simon the viking : if it's being used just for commuting, then IMHO, the 3 would be more than good enough and Tiagra would not make any difference to you, and other than losing 2 gears, they will ride exactly the same.

I started out on a 2, and I still love it

 

[Powely]

Spend as much as you can afford. You'll only end up upgrading fairly soon otherwise. Well that seems to be what happens. Giant's are great bikes though, I nearly bought one myself. Have you looked at the TCR Comps? I'd go for a TCR over a Defy personally.

 

[Kies]

Defy 1 - 2012.
The wheels are robust and still run true. Great bike with 2500+ miles on her thus far

 

[simon the viking]

Yes, only the groupset is different between the 2 and 3. Both have carbon forks and the same S-R2 wheels.

The 1 uses P-R2 wheels (a bit lighter), 105 components and a carbon seatpost.

@simon the viking : if it's being used just for commuting, then IMHO, the 3 would be more than good enough and Tiagra would not make any difference to you, and other than losing 2 gears, they will ride exactly the same.

I started out on a 2, and I still love it

I going to wait until LBS have stock of both and see which I like the look of. But as you say £100 for 2 more gears on a commuter does seem a bit OTT but the commuting is my main cycling mileage.

 

[Paulq]

I also just got the 2014 Defy 1 and am pretty happy with it so far.

 

[Davos87]

My local LBs had a cracking deal on a Defy1 2013(£650) but unfortunately didnt do it in my size. So he did me a great offer on a Defy1 2014 in red and black so purchased that. Been cycling on a Scott hybrid for last few years and what a difference with a 'proper' road bike. Absolutely love it

 

[Steampig]

My local LBs had a cracking deal on a Defy1 2013(£650) but unfortunately didnt do it in my size. So he did me a great offer on a Defy1 2014 in red and black so purchased that. Been cycling on a Scott hybrid for last few years and what a difference with a 'proper' road bike. Absolutely love it

Where abouts in north yorks are you? what size was the Defy 1?

 

[Davos87]

Hutton Rudby mate. The one he had for sale was a medium but I needed a large. Lovely bike tho.