Felt Z85 vs Giant Defy 2

[SteCenturion]

Mine are in the front room nailed to the tv

So if Billy Burglar gets a hold you won't be able to watch the TdF either Cuch.

You will have some wonderful memories though

 

[SteCenturion]

If happy to buy online, ashcycles for reduced giants

+1, also little change from 2013 to 2014 models so a Brucie Bonus there too.

 

[BrynCP]

+1, also little change from 2013 to 2014 models so a Brucie Bonus there too.

Better colours in 2013!

However, I am not sure on sizing 100%. With Wiggle and the Felt the test ride would have sorted that. Ash Cycles return policy is a different beast, in fact it's not even legal but we won't go there!

 

[SteCenturion]

Better colours in 2013!

However, I am not sure on sizing 100%. With Wiggle and the Felt the test ride would have sorted that. Ash Cycles return policy is a different beast, in fact it's not even legal but we won't go there!

I can't help with Felt sizing but I owned a Giant Defy.

I am 6ft & maybe 1/2" - inseam of approx 33".
I had a size large (bought 2nd hand) found it too big to ride 100% comfortably so had to get rid.

Giant use a very compact geometry & I find they come up a bit on the large size.
A M/L would have been better.

What height, leg length are you ?

 

[BrynCP]

I can't help with Felt sizing but I owned a Giant Defy.

I am 6ft & maybe 1/2" - inseam of approx 33".
I had a size large (bought 2nd hand) found it too big to ride 100% comfortably so had to get rid.

Giant use a very compact geometry & I find they come up a bit on the large size.
A M/L would have been better.

What height, leg length are you ?

I am 6'2", 35" inside. I ride a 'L'arge Giant Escape hybrid. If I was mean, I could go to my LBS for sizing then buy last year's model on Ash Cycles.

I have a feeling when I go and get my spoke fixed I am going to walk out with a 2014 Defy 2! Of course I could go for the 2014 Defy 3 for a cheaper price and not black and grey. Another option is to save a little via C2W, but I don't commute.

 

[SteCenturion]

Large seems bob on for you @BrynCP

 

[MattDB]

On the subject of frame size - I'm 6'6" - was going to go for 61cm Z85. Does that seem sensible?

 

[SteCenturion]

On the subject of frame size - I'm 6'6" - was going to go for 61cm Z85. Does that seem sensible?

Hi @MattDB

I have just downloaded the pdf size chart for Felt AR, F & Z series bikes, the max size 61 seems to be correct for your size.

FWIW, have you also looked at Canyon bikes ?

They do very large sizes (bigger than other manufacturers) & are much better value for money.

The only downside is that Canyon are a direct sales company in Germany & so the chances of trying one in your size are slim to none.

Canyon are though big on customer service & I am sure you would be able to discuss sizes & come to the correct one for you.

Just thought I would throw in that curve ball.

 

[BrynCP]

I went for the 61 in the end (2013 model) and it's just about right for me. I was worried at first it was too big but I just had to adjust to the position. So for 6'6" I'd say no problem at all?

 

[MattDB]

Hi @MattDB

I have just downloaded the pdf size chart for Felt AR, F & Z series bikes, the max size 61 seems to be correct for your size.

FWIW, have you also looked at Canyon bikes ?

They do very large sizes (bigger than other manufacturers) & are much better value for money.

The only downside is that Canyon are a direct sales company in Germany & so the chances of trying one in your size are slim to none.

Canyon are though big on customer service & I am sure you would be able to discuss sizes & come to the correct one for you.

Just thought I would throw in that curve ball.

Thanks for this - I'm just looking now - these look like nice bikes.