Which one of Evans clearance bikes would you choose?

[Slick]

Does it have to have discs? Your eq does?

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bike...MIhIvs2IGI2QIVirvtCh0xxgLpEAQYASABEgKkTPD_BwE

Or you could call Freeborn about stock

https://www.freeborn.co.uk/genesis-...MIhIvs2IGI2QIVirvtCh0xxgLpEAQYDSABEgKT1PD_BwE

No, discs aren't a requirement and that Rutland price is a 100 quid cheaper than my Lbs.
Looks like excellent value.

 

[vickster]

No, discs aren't a requirement and that Rutland price is a 100 quid cheaper than my Lbs.
Looks like excellent value.

Rutland don’t have the best rep if you can buy elsewhere?

 

[Slick]

https://www.biketart.com/bikes-c1/road-bikes-c35/genesis-zero-z-1-2018-p21143/s80264?

These guys take C2W with a 10% fee I think
@jahlive905 ?

I've been incredibly underwhelmed every time I've been in Evans to look at bikes.
The staff generally seemed uninterested and just directed me to the website when I wanted to know about various options etc. Their loss.

So I went to Cycle Surgery with my C2W letter and bought this:
https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/giant-contend-sl-1-disc-2018-Q2214187.html?colour=3399

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They have a sale on with some really good reductions including this in M-L which I think will be your size, reduced from £1549 to £999 - now with an extra 10% off:
https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/giant-defy-advanced-3-2017-Q2210456.html?colour=2924
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Starting to get to the nitty gritty now. Aluminium v Carbon. Which is best from that 3?

 

[Slick]

Rutland don’t have the best rep if you can buy elsewhere?

I reckon my Lbs would source one for me. That's what happened last year with the equilibrium from Wigan iirc.

 

[vickster]

Starting to get to the nitty gritty now. Aluminium v Carbon. Which is best from that 3?

Only you can answer that question. Best is completely subjective and could mean anything

I'd get the Genesis because it's not a Giant

 

[Slick]

Only you can answer that question. Best is completely subjective and could mean anything

I'd get the Genesis because it's not a Giant

What about purely value?

 

[vickster]

Oh and hydro disc brifters are no good to me and are a f'ugly abomination on a bike!

 

[vickster]

What about purely value?

Define value

Can you go test ride them all?

 

[Slick]

Define value

Can you go test ride them all?

Bang for buck, quality of components and frame. I suppose it's like comparing apples and oranges. I could definitely get a run on the genesis but not sure about the other two.

 

[NorthernDave]

Starting to get to the nitty gritty now. Aluminium v Carbon. Which is best from that 3?

I genuinely rate the Giant Contend SL1 Disc - I haven't ridden any of my other bike since I collected it and it might be my favourite bike, although I really need to ride it back to back with my "best" carbon bike first before making that sort of statement. It really is that good.

In purely value for money terms its hard to look past that Giant Defy Advanced 3 at the money though - if it's the right bike for you it's an absolute steal at that price.

Only you can answer that question. Best is completely subjective and could mean anything

I'd get the Genesis because it's not a Giant

Rude!

 

[vickster]

I genuinely rate the Giant Contend SL1 Disc - I haven't ridden any of my other bike since I collected it and it might be my favourite bike, although I really need to ride it back to back with my "best" carbon bike first before making that sort of statement. It really is that good.

In purely value for money terms its hard to look past that Giant Defy Advanced 3 at the money though - if it's the right bike for you it's an absolute steal at that price.



Rude!

It's just different, I don't think I've ever seen a Zero in the wilds. This weekend if out around here I'll likely see a dozen Giants. Good bikes, hence popular with the MAMIL set ...but not different and interesting

 

[Slick]

Define value

Can you go test ride them all?

I genuinely rate the Giant Contend SL1 Disc - I haven't ridden any of my other bike since I collected it and it might be my favourite bike, although I really need to ride it back to back with my "best" carbon bike first before making that sort of statement. It really is that good.

In purely value for money terms its hard to look past that Giant Defy Advanced 3 at the money though - if it's the right bike for you it's an absolute steal at that price.



Rude!

Thanks for all the tips and advice. I reckon I'll get a run on the Genesis on Sunday and mull over the Giant. I am a bit like @vickster in respect to looking for something a bit different but I already own a Genesis that I think is brilliant.

My heads starting to hurt.

 

[NorthernDave]

It's just different, I don't think I've ever seen a Zero in the wilds. This weekend if out around here I'll likely see a dozen Giants. Good bikes, hence popular with the MAMIL set ...but not different and interesting

You don't see too many Giants round here - every other bike seems to be either a Spesh or a Cannonball

 

[vickster]

You don't see too many Giants round here - every other bike seems to be either a Spesh or a Cannonball

Yep wouldn't have one of those either.

 

[vickster]

Thanks for all the tips and advice. I reckon I'll get a run on the Genesis on Sunday and mull over the Giant. I am a bit like @vickster in respect to looking for something a bit different but I already own a Genesis that I think is brilliant.

My heads starting to hurt.

Focus are nice bikes, and not too common
Or an Orbea?