Hi all,

First of all, I am happy to be a new member of bikeforums.net. I current own a 2017 Giant Defy Advanced 3 that I like very much. I ride mainly mountains (100-150kms / week) near where I live, and rarely ride in the city because of the horrible streets full of potholes and cracks we have, and car drivers that shouldn't have their licenses. My longest rides are roughly 2 hours.

I like my current bike, and frankly I would keep it no doubt, but I would like to upgrade for Ultegra group set. Since upgrading my current bike with an Ultegra group set would most likely cost the equivalent or more than buying a new bike, I'll simply change it and sell the other one. This said, I am wondering if I should switch to a TCR while I'm here...

Last year when I bought my bike, the TCR was my initial choice, but my salesman convinced me to opt for the Defy and I do not regret it since I like it. Had I known I would have liked biking so much, I would have went with an Advanced 1 right away.

There's currently a good sale on 2019 TCRs and Defys at my local shop:

1) The TCR Advanced 1 disc is going for 2319$ instead of 2899$
2) The Defy Advanced 1 is going for 2399$ instead of 2999$

Surprisingly, the Defy is more expensive (+100$ on the MSRP) this year than the TCR. Does anyone know why?

I am planning on trying the TCR prior to considering switching, but I would have liked your thoughts! I am not sure if my local shop will let me try one, but I'll ask them! If anyone ever had these 2 bikes, I'd also like to know that you think as well, and know why you did switch from one to another! I've read several threads including former TCR owner who switched to Defy and vice versa. I guess it's really a ''feel'' thing, and how much your back can support the more aggressive geometry of the TCR.

Thanks in advance,
Pascal