Lapierre Audacio 200 v Defy 3

martyoo · 26-09-2011 10:04am #1

Hi there,

I wanted to buy the Defy 3 (first proper bike) but I was told by Cycle Super Store that the Lapierre Audacio 200 is better. I can't find many reviews about the Lapierre hence the thread.

The Lapierre is about €50 cheaper.

What do ye guys think?

autotrader · 26-09-2011 10:23am

They really tried to sell me that bike too, I suspect they bought a shed load of them so are pushing the bike. it does seem decent value for money though

martyoo · 26-09-2011 10:32am

They really tried to sell me that bike too,

Also the Defy 3 is out of stock so I'd say that could be part of the reason as well.

it does seem decent value for money though

It does. It could be the Skoda of bicycles

reilig · 26-09-2011 10:40am

The lapierre has carbon forks. It has full Shimano drive train - shifters, rear & front mech, cassette and crankset. The Defy has not got carbon forks and has only some of the above shimano components.

If it was a nice bike to ride, I'd be choosing the lapierre.

martyoo · 26-09-2011 10:48am

If it was a nice bike to ride, I'd be choosing the lapierre.

Thanks reilig. I haven't taken it for a spin yet, just got fitted for it.

cython · 26-09-2011 3:30pm

autotrader wrote: »

They really tried to sell me that bike too, I suspect they bought a shed load of them so are pushing the bike. it does seem decent value for money though

You could say that - they are the Irish distributor for the Lapierre brand, so it is in their interest that they sell well if they want to keep that!

G rock · 26-09-2011 3:42pm

i bought the audacio 400 last year as my first bike and have to say that it's served me well, even though it might not be the best specced bike in the world

def nicer bikes around though for that kind of money, but usually only if you buy online.

Lapierre Audacio 200 v Defy 3

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