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Which one is better.
2009 Redline Conquest Sport or 2017 Giant CONTEND 3
I inherited both these bikes from my room mates. I dont know which one to keep or ride the most. They are both my height so fitting is not a problem. I like the Redline since it can go on gravel but Giant conted is fast but a bit a little difficult. Which one would you guys prefer to ride. I want to get into shape, loose weight and start doing long distance like 30+ miles once a week. Thanks for your time :) Below are the specs for Redline Conquest. Bicycle Type Cyclocross Frame & Fork Frame Construction TIG-welded Frame Tubing Material 6061 Double Butted Aluminum Fork Brand & Model Unspecified Fork Material R6 alloy w/alloy steerer, unicrown crown Rear Shock Not applicable Components Component Group Shimano 2200 Brakeset Tektro 862 canti brakes, Shimano 2200 w/Tektro In-line levers Shift Levers Shimano 2200 Front Derailleur Shimano 2200 Rear Derailleur Shimano 2200 Crankset FSA, 28/38/48 teeth Pedals Unspecified Bottom Bracket FSA square taper, 116mm spindle BB Shell Width 68mm Rear Cogs 8-speed, 13 - 26 teeth Chain Unspecified Seatpost Unspecified Saddle Velo Handlebar Alloy drop Handlebar Extensions Not included Handlebar Stem Alloy Headset 1 1/8" steel Wheels Hubs Alloy Rims Alex DH-19, 36-hole Tires 700 x 30c Kenda K-197 Spoke Brand Unspecified Spoke Nipples Unspecified Sizes M Colors Black/Orange, Black/Grey Frame ALUXX-grade aluminum Fork Aluminum, Alloy OverDrive steerer Shock N/A Handlebar Giant Connect, 31.8mm Stem Giant Sport Seatpost Alloy, 27.2mm Saddle Giant Contact Forward Pedals Platform, Caged Shifters Shimano Claris Front Derailleur Shimano Claris Rear Derailleur Shimano Claris Brakes Tektro R312 Brake Levers Shimano Claris Cassette SRAM PG-850 11x32, 8-speed Chain KMC Z72 Crankset FSA Tempo, 34/50 Bottom Bracket Shimano, threaded Rims Giant SR-2 Hubs Giant Tracker Sport Road, [F] 24h, [R] 28h Spokes Stainless Steel, 14g Tires Giant S-R4, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25 |
Ride both and see which one you like best. Is there a problem with keeping both bikes? You might find different reasons to like each one, or keep them around long enough to see which one you develop a stronger preference for. The Giant is a road bike, and the Conquest is more of a cyclocross bike. So the Giant is strictly for pavement riding, the conquest can go on gravel. Ride at least an hour on each bike a few times and see which one is better.
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Geometry is different as well. Conquest has a more aggressive, racy geometry, IIRC. Contend is more relaxed endurance.
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Which one to ride the most is easy. It is whichever one you ride the most. Whichever one you grab more often when you want to go ride. Otherwise, just alternate.
And ... the one you ride the most is "better." But keep them both----of course. |
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