I'm looking at the Giant Defy 1 myself. I was looking for a Hybrid but I think I've decided to get a dedicated road bike instead. I ride on pavement 99% of the time and I do have a Hybrid now that I can ride if I think I'm going to be going somewhere that a road bike wouldn't handle well.
I have a Trek now so I'm also looking at the Domane 2.0/2.3. They both have fender/rack mounts which is a plus [but not absolutely required - nice because it allows me to ride in the rain/after the rain without dirtying up clothing] but the Giant is cheaper and has the 105 drivetrain where as I would have to go with the 2.3 for the 105 which is a fair bit more money.
Whatever I get - I want it to be my road bike for the next 10+ years if possible so I don't mind dropping a bit on it now to get what I want rather than wanting to upgrade in a few years - although I probably still will want to.
Last edited by MikeDVB; 05-18-14 at 07:51 PM.