Giant Defy Composite 1 question? Newbie
02-06-17, 06:15 PM
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Giant Defy Composite 1 question? Newbie
About to purchase my first road bike and I'm considering a 2013 Giant Defy Composite 1. The frame is like new, and the original owner took all of the ultergra gearset off his new bike and put it on this one. The bike has new Ultegra 6800 wheels as well. My riding will consist of 15-35 mile rides and maybe the occasional small triathalon. What is the general thoughts on this particular bike? Sorry if this belongs somewhere else, first post.
02-06-17, 06:23 PM
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Just make sure the size fits. The stock 2013 bike came with the older 6700 which is 10-speed. So if this one comes with the new 6800, it's even better as it is 11-speed.
Enjoy it.
Enjoy it.
02-06-17, 08:11 PM
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Great bike, especially with Ultegra 11spd. One of the best shifting group sets around.
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Great bike!! Here is my 2013 Defy Composite 0.5...............I call it 0.5 because I have Composite 0 frame with Composite 1's groupset.
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02-06-17, 09:19 PM
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02-06-17, 09:28 PM
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The other bike I'm considering is a Focus Izalco team sl 4.0, full DA. It's a 2015 model, mint looks new.
It's 800 more, and just starting out I'm sure the Defy would be more than enough bike.
It's 800 more, and just starting out I'm sure the Defy would be more than enough bike.
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I liked it when I test rode it back in December. I went with a SuperSix Evo as I preferred that one and I got a 2016 for a great deal. So long as the frame fits it'll do very nicely for a first road bike.
FWIW, bought my first road bike since high school 8 years ago (struth!) - a circa 1990 Miele with Suntour Superbe groupo (downshifters mate...). Enjoy, you have more gears on one cog than I have on 2...
FWIW, bought my first road bike since high school 8 years ago (struth!) - a circa 1990 Miele with Suntour Superbe groupo (downshifters mate...). Enjoy, you have more gears on one cog than I have on 2...
