Entry Level Road Bike

[Dave7]

@leedsmick Get something that makes you smile when you look at it

That's interesting for at least 2 reasons...........a) I find that with cars/bikes etc. it has to tick that box. b) My mate just bought a Giant Defy and although he could afford the 4 he went for the 5 (no carbon forks) as he preferred the colours.

 

[leedsmick]

I love the colours of the defy 3 2015. For what I'll be doing I could no doubt downgrade to the 4 or 5 if I went for the Giant but they don't look as good.

Red bikes are the only colour I won't ride

 

[vickster]

Just don't get a black bike. They are really slow and boring

 

[vickster]

Defy 3 ticks boxes with carbon fork and Sora

 

[13 rider]

Just been to Julie's cycles in Leicester and all giants are on sale price for 2015 models may be a good time to buy.

 

[jay clock]

As long as it has a carbon fork, any of them will be fine... Nicest colour is only other thing to consider

 

[BSRU]

Try them all and buy the one you like, from experience a lifetime frame guarantee is very good thing to have

 

[andyfraser]

I voted Felt Z95 but there's a caveat. I haven't ridden one but if it's as good as my Felt F95 it'll be a fantastic bike. I believe the F95 has a sportier geometry but everything else seems very similar. My F95 feels very solid and well built and that's after I've messed about with it!

 

[wheresthetorch]

Wot, no Bianchi?

 

[Tin Pot]

I didn't realise the triban 5 is under £300 now, that's quite impressive. Looks like the triban 3 is gone.

 

[MattDB]

I voted Felt Z95 but there's a caveat. I haven't ridden one but if it's as good as my Felt F95 it'll be a fantastic bike. I believe the F95 has a sportier geometry but everything else seems very similar. My F95 feels very solid and well built and that's after I've messed about with it!

I voted z95 too, I've got the f95 and wish I'd got the z as I'd planned before seeing the f on offer.