These any good ?

[Sully]

"Giant Defy 4 size m/l triple, aluxx sl 6000 series frame ,shimano gears and. Brakes, triple chain set ,fantastic looking bike never been used on the road , please feel free to email me with any question or pictures thanks"

A tad above my budget but ?

Thanks Craig

 

[helston90]

The bike itself is good, the Defy series comes highly rated, how much is he after for it? and which year is it?
I would question why he's bought a bike and never used it on the road- i.e. does he have receipts etc?

 

[Sully]

To be fair he has a good reason, said it'd only been used on rollers in his garage, wanted £400 said I can have it £380 no idea what year, not sure he knows tbh, says it's like new ?

 

[Cycleops]

A new one 2013 model is £600 so even if it is a few years old seems like a good buy, especially if only used on rollers. Is it the right size for you?

 

[Sully]

Said it's M -L frame 54-56 I'm 5"10 so I was thinking it should be right for me, said immaculate condition, are these any good for an entry level bike? Was looking at a Carrera TDF or Triban 3 ?

 

[themosquitoking]

A defy 4 will be better than a triban. I'm 5'10 and found a m-l slightly too large, if you find the same reduce the stem length a bit.

 

[vickster]

I am 5'9 and the M'L was way too big for me, as was the M. I ended up with the women's Avail in an M

Look at Ashcycles for deals on new Defys. The 4 has 2300 or Sora? With thumb button?

Even so it'll certainly be better than the TDF and probably the triban too

 

[Sully]

Du think the price is fair gents ?

 

[vickster]

Blatent sexism

I'd say for a Defy 4, it sounds quite high...but any used bike is only worth what a buyer will pay

Brand new here for £500 with £75 of free goodies

http://www.ashcycles.com/site/giant-defy-4-compact-2012-15percent-worth-of-free-goods

Still 2300 gearing, so guess the used one is the same

 

[Sully]

Sorry suppose it's priced due to the fact it's not been on the road ?

 

[vickster]

If you think it's worth the cash, go for it But I would definitely sit on it for size

 

[Sully]

I've sat on it Vickster and the frame was half inch under my
Shorter bike in terms of length than I'm used too but can't believe how light and responsive it is, also triple chain ring which is what I was after

 

[Cycleops]

Sounds like it will be fine for you. If you can push him a bit on the price so much the better, wave £350 under his nose. Go for it!

 

[oldfatfool]

I only paid £400 for a new Defy 4 18 months ago so a wee tad overpriced imo.

 

[Sully]

Currently sitting in my garage, suppose a bike is worth what your prepared to pay for it, wow £400 for a new Defy 4, I've seen them as much as £650
Mine isn't pristine but it's very very good condition
Looking forward to having a spin on it
Are the Defy's any good ?