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Callum PowellDate Reviewed: February 20, 2013
Strengths: The strengths of this bike… where do I start, the defy 3 2012 which is what I ride is an amazing bike for beginners. It's lightweight, strong, reliable, can handle any situation and most important it's fast. The stock components are brilliant e.g. The carbon forks, cranks, brakes and on and on…Weaknesses: The only down fall of the bike is the colour, I have the black and white frame colour and the dirt drives me insane. All I ever do is clean it.Bottom Line: This bike in a nutshell is a brilliant bike for non experienced riders to get a feel for road racing or long distance trips, all I can do is highly recommend this bike. Good work giant.
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Sean
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: June 3, 2012
Strengths: Strong frame, integrated brake shifting, fun to rideWeaknesses: Could definitely upgrade some components and the saddle. However you could definitely get by with the stock set.Bottom Line: Awesome ride for a new road rider. Feel confident in knowing that you are on a Giant bicycle. I do about 25-35 miles a day on this bike and it is a blast every time, and have very little/ no issues (nothing that a multitool can't fix, so far). Kenda kriterium 700x25 tires came stock and they are good for riding around and training. However, I will definitely look to get a better pair once these wear thin. The white paint job is sweet, except for the fact that you will see all dirt and brake dust. This can actually be used to your advantage because you can see where your bike needs to be cleaned!
Favorite Ride: Anywhere there are roads
Price Paid:
$710.00
Bike Setup: M/L frame, cateye vectra wireless computer, front and rear flashers, extra tube, patch kit, pump, multitool, water bottle holder/ water bottle
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BostonG
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: January 31, 2012
Strengths: Good value, easy gearing good for beginners, comfortable, I like the design and colorWeaknesses: Junky tires (30 tpi), needs a lot of input to corner (bt it is relaxed geo so come w/the territory), too flexible - feels mushy on climbs and when sprinting.Bottom Line: Giant describes it as “race ready” – maybe with some upgrades. But, for the $ it’s a decent bike. It’s mega entry level with sora and 2200 mix. It’s a good value, which kind of hurts to say because it rides like a pig for what is supposed to be a bike built for sport. I would recommend that a person looking for an entry level ride with relaxed geo include this on their test ride list.
Favorite Ride: South Shore of MA, along the coast
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$650.00
Purchased At: Farina's
Bike Setup: Stock except saddle and pedals.
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Luke
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 19, 2011
Strengths: light weight, stunning and well-built!Weaknesses: it breaks the speed limit!Bottom Line: This is a very good, light bike. the quality is exceptional as is the shimano Sora groupset. the white really suits the bike which very good looking. the mud guards available are a disappointment though as they are over priced (£30.00).
over all, a very very good bike.
Favorite Ride: brunel way
Price Paid:
$595.00
Purchased At: Mikes Bikes
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