Originally Posted by
ColonelSanders
The number of speeds won't be that significant.
The Giant 3 actually has the better granny gear for big hills and the Giant 2 has better gearing for gaining pace on a downhill path.
You should try riding both if you can, because looking at spec sheets is one thing, but nothing will beat the actual riding experience of a test ride.
Will the crank on one of the bikes feel better than the other? Feel like you are more able to efficiently transfer force via your peddling?
Does steering with a handlebar that is 31.8mm wide in the middle feel any different to one that is 25.4mm wide?
Does the better derailleur of the Giant 3 and different shifters, give you a better shifting experience or does it feel the same?
On paper, there shouldn't be that big a difference between each bike.
Granny gear? The area I will be riding is fairly hilly, to say the least, so maybe the 3 is the better hybrid for me.
How can you tell which gearing is better for different conditions? I would like to know for future reference.
I will test ride both and play close attention to each of the factors you mentioned.