Which one is better.
06-03-17 | 02:42 PM
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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.
Below are the specs for giant contend 3 2017.
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
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
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
06-03-17 | 03:21 PM
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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.
06-04-17 | 10:04 AM
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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.
And ... the one you ride the most is "better." But keep them both----of course.
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