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There's something a bit too "Alan Sugar" about the Giant. Actually, they all look a bit flash for my tastes. I'm sure thay are great fun though. I'm just jealous.
Please help me make a decision!
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Heisenberg71
When you're dead, you're dead
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Yes the Defy is through eBay. I've bought a number of second hand bikes, some through eBay and never had a problem. You pay your money and take your chances. Ordinarily I wouldn't worry. However at this price you are in the same range as brand new bikes. Therefore I could have piece of mind with a nice warranty or take the same risk I have always taken.
Ridden carbon for a few years now and never had an issue. However they are not infallible and there are many 'my mates carbon bike...' stories out there. As for the "Alan Sugar" Propel....each to their own I guess. I like it, but realise it's not to everyone's taste.
Ridden carbon for a few years now and never had an issue. However they are not infallible and there are many 'my mates carbon bike...' stories out there. As for the "Alan Sugar" Propel....each to their own I guess. I like it, but realise it's not to everyone's taste.
Pale Rider
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Warranty wouldn't bother me.
You are buying a quality product which is unlikely to fail catastrophically, and you have the nous to inspect the bike thoroughly before buying.
Bike makers, in my experience, are often unwilling to pay a big claim.
Even if the frame cracks, Giant might say it was your fault.
If a relatively cheap component fails, you can use the saving over new to self-insure.
You are buying a quality product which is unlikely to fail catastrophically, and you have the nous to inspect the bike thoroughly before buying.
Bike makers, in my experience, are often unwilling to pay a big claim.
Even if the frame cracks, Giant might say it was your fault.
If a relatively cheap component fails, you can use the saving over new to self-insure.
mustang1
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Before I just looked at the pics and blurted "Propel!!!" But now that I've actually read the post
I agree, Defy, and at such a great price.
Booyaa
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The Rose, without a shadow of a doubt, I find the rest of them quite ugly.
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Heisenberg71
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Before I just looked at the pics and blurted "Propel!!!" But now that I've actually read the post
Ha! Cycling turrets.
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Heisenberg71
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As they say 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'.
Aesthetically I find the Rose least appealing, although a fantastic bike I am sure. On looks it would be the Venge all the way.