Originally Posted by
Essex
I have a Giant Rapid which has somewhat the same geometry. I am trying to think how moving the seat stay below the seatpost really helps? I can tell you that I get enough of a butt-kicking on the ALUXX frame that I like riding the Rapid out of the seat a lot. As per climbing hills...the Rapid geometry is far less conducive to climbing than the Tarmac. I really struggle with the Rapid whereas the Tarmac is like a little goat in it's enthusiasm to climb. That being said - total weight is a factor here as the difference between the Tarmac and Rapid is probably a good 10-11 pounds.
Cheers,
Essex
Just going by what I was told. Logically (to be honest) it makes sense, because it's not transferring vibration directly to where your seat post is located. I test rode the Defy tonight and the parking lot had a solid ripple to it and the bike felt great to me in the 20 mins I test rode it. But hey, just going by what little I've seen and what I was told.
