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Different spec worth extra cost in this case?

  • 15-11-2010 7:39pm
    #1
    manannan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭


    Hi. Looking at getting into cycling and have been trying to decide between these two models,

    Giant 4 2010

    Giant 3 2010

    I have no idea if the difference in components warrants an extra €150. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


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  • #2
    Coronal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭Coronal


    In general, the extra money is usually "worth it" in absolute terms, but a better question is "is it worth it to you"? So far as I know, they're both the exact same frame, but the Defy 3 has a carbon fork as opposed to steel, which should be lighter and reduce road buzz a bit. And that is always worth it, I think :D


  • #3
    manannan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭manannan


    Hi Coronal, thanks for replying. It says the Defy 3 has a Advanced-Grade Composite Fork, that means Carbon then?


  • #4
    Coronal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭Coronal


    Got it in one! :)


  • #5
    manannan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭manannan


    Have you experience with either bike? Picking a first road bike is a tough one but it seems the Defy range is liked by most.


  • #6
    Coronal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭Coronal


    I'm afraid not. I test rode one very briefly once, and it seemed pretty nice. You'll only really know if it suits when you get up on it. Is there any particular reason you're looking at Giant, rather than Specialized or Trek or Cube? They'll both feel more or less the same to ride, but the Defy 3 might be that bit more comfy over a few hours.


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  • #7
    manannan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭manannan


    No particular reason. It's just that I live in Waterford and bike shops seem pretty pricey and I found that site that I linked has discounted last years Giants significantly.


  • #8
    Coronal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭Coronal


    Ah right, I gets ya. Have a look at the Cube range on chainreaction. They look great in the flesh and they're usually a pretty decent spec for the money. I'm not sure if they come down to the Defy 3/4 price range, though.


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