Interested in 2010 Giant Defy - Can't find any left.

ast.enthus84 · 12-10-2010 8:50pm #1

Hi, I rang around a few places and nobody seems to have anyway. I wanted to get the Defy 2 with Tiagra groupset. The 2011 Defy 2 comes with Sora for the same price. Anybody any ideas on where I could source one of these? Thanks.

Single Malt · 12-10-2010 8:54pm

google?

Its likely sold out in popular sizes.

ast.enthus84 · 12-10-2010 9:04pm

Single Malt wrote: »

google?

Its likely sold out in popular sizes.

No luck with Google. I was just hoping someone might have seen one for sale. I think it would be large that I would be getting.

drogdub · 12-10-2010 10:14pm

Quay Cycles, in Drogheda, used to sell Giant bikes, not sure if they still do. Might be worth giving them a shout 041 9834526

Bikerbhoy · 12-10-2010 10:27pm

Might have one for you if you want to pm me your number i will check and call you tomorrow

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malachy5 · 13-10-2010 12:15pm

Defy 3 is on sale with 105 http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant_defy_advanced_3_.html

so long as you don't want a S or XL

ast.enthus84 · 13-10-2010 4:19pm

Thanks for the call earlier bikerbhoy. The LBS I went to for sizing were mostly pushing specialized and they didn't have a range of Giant sizes to choose from.

I'm thinking now that it's more bigger than large rather than smaller I'd need to go for.

Here are my impressions after riding the specialized allez L & XL (Salesman was calling them them L & XL large anyway - Probably because he wanted to compare to Giant.) I still want a Giant as first preference though because I much prefer the styling.

I posted this in another forum so I'll just paste here what I wrote there.

"Hi,
I've just tested two bikes there today - specialized allez L vs. XL. I had a large bike before and used to have back pain after riding for a while - most notably after long spins of up to 3hrs I'd be seriously uncomfortable in the back (upper back) and also my rear end would be very uncomfortable on the saddle.

Today I felt a little cramped while sitting on the large frame and the handlebars felt low (I recall this is the way I used to feel on my old bike aswell - that was a Giant L). I felt I was pushing the pedals down when I took it for a test ride. On the XL I felt I was pushing the pedals forward and it felt like I was putting more power to the wheels. I also did not feel cramped. I'm about 6' 2" and I think I probably have fairly long legs.

Is this feeling of pushing forward rather than down one that anyone here is familar with from trying out different sized frames? Any opinions appreciated - thanks. Sales techniques in the store I went to seems to be about pushing certain brands and not leg fittings etc."

donalgeraghty · 13-10-2010 4:19pm

marreybikes balinrobe,Co. Mayo

ryan0380 · 13-10-2010 4:35pm

Revolve bikes in gorey co Wexford stocks giant bikes and he has a few defy's I think, not sure bout one you are looking for

seamus · 13-10-2010 4:58pm

Same happened late last year - Giants were golddust from August to November until next year's stock came in.

manwithaplan · 13-10-2010 5:18pm

I have a 56 cm Allez and am 5'11''. I have a lot of seatpost showing and reckon I would have fitted a 58 easily enough. Am I right that the large is 56 cm? If so, at 6'2" you definitely need a larger size.