I have my Giant :-)

[The Brewer]

Sorry crap Iphone pic on its maiden pub run

Really enjoying its feel and response, very different from my cube. Also treated myself to some new shoes, shimano r088 and as the pics shows I put some m520 pedals on.

Should I stick with the given tires or put some gator skins on that I have from bargain shopping....
Proper ride, 60miles plus tomorrow, so better fit bottles cages

 

[themosquitoking]

That looks like the defy one. I bought mine about 5 weeks ago and bought slime inner tubes and replacement tyres straight away thinking i'd change them both as soon as i got a puncture in either. 400 miles or so later i still have the originals on, no problems with them at all except i've had to top up the air occasionally.

 

[Ladytrucker]

nice

 

[goody]

MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmm PUB RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cyclist33]

good tyres the stock ones and even tho ive only got the defy 3 mine weigh about 270g each so not that heavy. i would save your money for now, or put it towards a better saddle!

 

[Arjimlad]

What model is it ?
I've renewed the Giant tyres on mine, 700 x 25c - they're very good.

 

[The Brewer]

Not really had a chance with this awful weather to really test the saddle. Its the Defy 1, weathers given good for Monday so will try to get out then. Really need to put some miles down before Manchester on the 30th for the Great Cycle

 

[Saluki]

I have a Defy 2 and I got shut of the tyres that were on the bike PDQ as I was forever getting punctures as the rubber seemed so soft. Since changing, I do not spend nearly so much time on the side of the road fixing holes. Obviously I have now put the kiss of death on my next ride!

 

[Powely]

Which Cube did you have?

 

[The Brewer]

Which Cube did you have?

Cube peloton race 2012, a great bike

 

[themosquitoking]

I think the saddle is pretty comfy too although i have the white one so it might be different.

 

[The Brewer]

If I can do 100miles on a Selle Italia the Giant is like an armchair

 

[Powely]

Cube peloton race 2012, a great bike

What brought about the change? Or are you keeping both bikes?

 

[The Brewer]

What brought about the change? Or are you keeping both bikes?

Keeping both, the cube's now my commuter and crap weather bike. Giants for Sundays and holidays

 

[Powely]

Keeping both, the cube's now my commuter and crap weather bike. Giants for Sundays and holidays

Seems like a good enough 'excuse' to buy a new bike to me!