Thanks guys for all your contributions to this thread.Sorry I was away.I talked to a giant rep and wonder of wonders he said he had no idea!Coz its a new bike he didnt know.Well,the lack of a rack mount then is definately the deal breaker.This bike was within my budget range,and I may have to hold on a bit longer till i can come up with enuff for the other bike or get the Defy 3.