Giant Defy 2.5 - opinions?

[Paulq]

Been doing a lot of riding on my hybrid recently to shed a few pounds and now feel (just about) fit enough to get back on a road bike. Whilst I looked with envy at some of the carbon jobbies in my LBS today I neither feel like I will ever do one justice or that I should pay the amounts asked as I will never be into competitive cycling.

So I looked at a compromise in the Giant Dfey 2.5 at around £675.00 and wondered if they were decent bikes or anyone got any personal experience of one?

Failing that any alternatives worth considerig at that price?

Any help much appreciated.

Cheers

Paul

 

[Johnny5]

I've got the Giant Defy 4 and it's an amazing bike for the price, I love it. It handles well, pretty comfy and can hold it's own when pushed. the bike is ideal for someones first racer bike who wants to use it for a bit of everything from commuting, training, sportives and racing.

The difference with the Defy 4, 3...up to 1 is the upgraded bits on the bike. The frame/forks on all the defys are the same.

Since buying my defy 4 a couple of month, I've upgrade the saddle to a 190g carbon one, look Keo classic peddles and a pair of mavic askiums wheels with a pair of Michelin pro3 tires.....the bike feels amazing now.

 

[MadoneRider1991]

its a very gd bike