Bought Run out Stock Clearance 2018 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Disc
10-16-18, 03:49 AM
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Bought Run out Stock Clearance 2018 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Disc
So after a few weeks of searching for a bike that i like I ended up with a brand new run out model stock clearance sale 2018 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Disc ($1875 discount 37.5% off) - I didn't like the Liv Model as I don't like being told it's a bike for women so i should get one.
I went to see Trek and Cannondale but didn't like the styling of their bikes and they charge a whole lot more for a whole lot less equipment - didn't particularly like the Trek salesman.
What do you guys think of my new bike? (2018 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Disc) I love the green color as it goes with my hi viz color jersey and helmet.
My 2018 Giant Roam 1 Disc will be used for shopping and stuff
but the Defy will be used for riding along the beaches and bike paths.
I went to see Trek and Cannondale but didn't like the styling of their bikes and they charge a whole lot more for a whole lot less equipment - didn't particularly like the Trek salesman.
What do you guys think of my new bike? (2018 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Disc) I love the green color as it goes with my hi viz color jersey and helmet.
My 2018 Giant Roam 1 Disc will be used for shopping and stuff
but the Defy will be used for riding along the beaches and bike paths.
Last edited by JessicaSinclair; 11-07-18 at 02:39 PM.
10-16-18, 05:23 AM
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I started riding on a 2009 Defy 3 aluminum bike before going to a TCR and Propels. I've always wanted another one or wish I would have kept the original.
10-16-18, 08:05 AM
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What bike is it?
10-16-18, 08:51 AM
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Congrats on the purchase. I have a 2017 Defy Advanced 2 and my wife just purchased the 2018 Liv Avail Advanced 2 (she's too short to fit the men's bikes). I've been very happy with mine.
10-16-18, 09:05 AM
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That's a really nice bike.
How tall are you and what size bike did you buy.??
How tall are you and what size bike did you buy.??
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So after a few weeks of searching for a bike that i like I ended up with a brand new run out model stock clearance sale 2018 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Disc ($1875 discount 37.5% off) - I didn't like the Liv Model as I don't like being told it's a bike for women so i should get one.
2, I agree with you on Liv. bikes should be bought because they fit, not because it is a Liv or has girly colors, or guy colors.
the Defy is an awesome bike! Enjoy it!
10-16-18, 09:56 AM
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It will never work for you ... you should have gotten the Women's model. ( 
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I'd say you made a super choice. The Defy is one of the bikes I considered long and hard when I wanted an endurance-frame bike. And you go t a great deal on a good model.
But ... you had either better post pics soon or post a doctor's excuse. No one is allowed to post about a new bike without pics. Read the site's Terms of Service. You forfeit your bike if you don't follow through with at least phone shots.
)I'd say you made a super choice. The Defy is one of the bikes I considered long and hard when I wanted an endurance-frame bike. And you go t a great deal on a good model.
But ... you had either better post pics soon or post a doctor's excuse. No one is allowed to post about a new bike without pics. Read the site's Terms of Service. You forfeit your bike if you don't follow through with at least phone shots.
10-16-18, 10:41 AM
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Enjoy your new bike, and that "new bike" smell.
Defy is a great name. It comes with attitude.
I've wondered why Giant's marketing team didn't choose the "Despair" for their lowest line of bikes. Featuring:
- gears that won't shift under load
- bland color scheme
- marginal functionality, including increased friction in the bottom bracket bearing
- rusts immediately upon contact with the outside environment
This is why I don't work in marketing...
Defy is a great name. It comes with attitude.
I've wondered why Giant's marketing team didn't choose the "Despair" for their lowest line of bikes. Featuring:
- gears that won't shift under load
- bland color scheme
- marginal functionality, including increased friction in the bottom bracket bearing
- rusts immediately upon contact with the outside environment
This is why I don't work in marketing...
10-16-18, 01:14 PM
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Looks like a fantastic deal on a fantastic bike (assuming it fits.) Congrats on the new bike.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/de...ced-pro-1-2018
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/de...ced-pro-1-2018
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Awwww, where's the pic? Thread is worthless without real pics of it!!! Go ride it and post back a pic of the maiden journey.
I'm the same way. I won't pay for stuff that expensive without grabbing a "we're about to toss this thing it's sat in our stock for so long" kind of thing.
In 2017 I got a 2015 Giant Propel Adv 1 for $1800. The wife almost **** bricks looking at the original price sticker still in the manual and paperwork. I still see used Propels posted for sale for within $200 of what I paid new for it.
Congrats and enjoy!
I'm the same way. I won't pay for stuff that expensive without grabbing a "we're about to toss this thing it's sat in our stock for so long" kind of thing.
In 2017 I got a 2015 Giant Propel Adv 1 for $1800. The wife almost **** bricks looking at the original price sticker still in the manual and paperwork. I still see used Propels posted for sale for within $200 of what I paid new for it.
Congrats and enjoy!
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Congrats! Great bike - I'm sure many cycling memories will be had on your new bike. Enjoy!
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So after a few weeks of searching for a bike that i like I ended up with a brand new run out model stock clearance sale 2018 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Disc ($1875 discount 37.5% off) - I didn't like the Liv Model as I don't like being told it's a bike for women so i should get one.
I went to see Trek and Cannondale but didn't like the styling of their bikes and they charge a whole lot more for a whole lot less equipment - didn't particularly like the Trek salesman.
What do you guys think of my new bike? (2018 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Disc) I love the green color as it goes with my hi viz color jersey and helmet.
My 2018 Giant Roam 1 Disc will be used for shopping and stuff but the Defy will be used for riding along the beaches and bike paths.
I went to see Trek and Cannondale but didn't like the styling of their bikes and they charge a whole lot more for a whole lot less equipment - didn't particularly like the Trek salesman.
What do you guys think of my new bike? (2018 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 Disc) I love the green color as it goes with my hi viz color jersey and helmet.
My 2018 Giant Roam 1 Disc will be used for shopping and stuff
but the Defy will be used for riding along the beaches and bike paths.That is one hell of a bike, well done.
10-16-18, 08:21 PM
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I'm only 5'8" so not very tall and i bought a medium size - I'm still waiting on delivery 
i found out the best time to get a great deal and massive discounts is to buy between July and December when they are desperate to get rid of old stock - I think the one i bought doesn't come with RideSense
I had a choice of 2018 Propel Disc 1 or 2018 TCR Advanced Pro 1 disc but i chose this one as it is easier on my body positioning by the way 2 weeks ago i would have had to pay $500 more but this week they are desperate to get rid of it the shop close to me for some reason cant get a hold of this run out model so i had to travel over 50 miles to get this one
The Propel Disc 1 they had in stock was a Large Size unfortunately (they told me it wouldn't fit me but i did reminded them that i ride motorcycles that's way larger than their bicycles but they stared at me like i was some kind of bimbo) so i had a choice of the TCR advanced pro 1 disc (but that bike was way too uncomfortable) or a 2018 Defy !
I'm going back to the shop today to see how they are going with the bike and i will post pics of it with the stuff they supposed to have installed on it by now.
i found out the best time to get a great deal and massive discounts is to buy between July and December when they are desperate to get rid of old stock - I think the one i bought doesn't come with RideSense I had a choice of 2018 Propel Disc 1 or 2018 TCR Advanced Pro 1 disc but i chose this one as it is easier on my body positioning by the way 2 weeks ago i would have had to pay $500 more but this week they are desperate to get rid of it
the shop close to me for some reason cant get a hold of this run out model so i had to travel over 50 miles to get this one The Propel Disc 1 they had in stock was a Large Size unfortunately (they told me it wouldn't fit me but i did reminded them that i ride motorcycles that's way larger than their bicycles
but they stared at me like i was some kind of bimbo) so i had a choice of the TCR advanced pro 1 disc (but that bike was way too uncomfortable) or a 2018 Defy !I'm going back to the shop today to see how they are going with the bike and i will post pics of it with the stuff they supposed to have installed on it by now.
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I'm only 5'8" so not very tall and i bought a medium size - I'm still waiting on delivery i found out the best time to get a great deal and massive discounts is to buy between July and December when they are desperate to get rid of old stock - I think the one i bought doesn't come with RideSense
I had a choice of 2018 Propel Disc 1 or 2018 TCR Advanced Pro 1 disc but i chose this one as it is easier on my body positioning by the way 2 weeks ago i would have had to pay $500 more but this week they are desperate to get rid of it the shop close to me for some reason cant get a hold of this run out model so i had to travel over 50 miles to get this one
i found out the best time to get a great deal and massive discounts is to buy between July and December when they are desperate to get rid of old stock - I think the one i bought doesn't come with RideSense I had a choice of 2018 Propel Disc 1 or 2018 TCR Advanced Pro 1 disc but i chose this one as it is easier on my body positioning by the way 2 weeks ago i would have had to pay $500 more but this week they are desperate to get rid of it
the shop close to me for some reason cant get a hold of this run out model so i had to travel over 50 miles to get this one this Defy yes?
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Enjoy your new bike, and that "new bike" smell.
Defy is a great name. It comes with attitude.
I've wondered why Giant's marketing team didn't choose the "Despair" for their lowest line of bikes. Featuring:
- gears that won't shift under load
- bland color scheme
- marginal functionality, including increased friction in the bottom bracket bearing
- rusts immediately upon contact with the outside environment
This is why I don't work in marketing...
Defy is a great name. It comes with attitude.
I've wondered why Giant's marketing team didn't choose the "Despair" for their lowest line of bikes. Featuring:
- gears that won't shift under load
- bland color scheme
- marginal functionality, including increased friction in the bottom bracket bearing
- rusts immediately upon contact with the outside environment
This is why I don't work in marketing...
10-16-18, 11:04 PM
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I'm only 5'8" so not very tall and i bought a medium size - I'm still waiting on delivery i found out the best time to get a great deal and massive discounts is to buy between July and December when they are desperate to get rid of old stock - I think the one i bought doesn't come with RideSense
I had a choice of 2018 Propel Disc 1 or 2018 TCR Advanced Pro 1 disc but i chose this one as it is easier on my body positioning by the way 2 weeks ago i would have had to pay $500 more but this week they are desperate to get rid of it the shop close to me for some reason cant get a hold of this run out model so i had to travel over 50 miles to get this one
The Propel Disc 1 they had in stock was a Large Size unfortunately (they told me it wouldn't fit me but i did reminded them that i ride motorcycles that's way larger than their bicycles but they stared at me like i was some kind of bimbo) so i had a choice of the TCR advanced pro 1 disc (but that bike was way too uncomfortable) or a 2018 Defy !
I'm going back to the shop today to see how they are going with the bike and i will post pics of it with the stuff they supposed to have installed on it by now.
i found out the best time to get a great deal and massive discounts is to buy between July and December when they are desperate to get rid of old stock - I think the one i bought doesn't come with RideSense I had a choice of 2018 Propel Disc 1 or 2018 TCR Advanced Pro 1 disc but i chose this one as it is easier on my body positioning by the way 2 weeks ago i would have had to pay $500 more but this week they are desperate to get rid of it
the shop close to me for some reason cant get a hold of this run out model so i had to travel over 50 miles to get this one The Propel Disc 1 they had in stock was a Large Size unfortunately (they told me it wouldn't fit me but i did reminded them that i ride motorcycles that's way larger than their bicycles
but they stared at me like i was some kind of bimbo) so i had a choice of the TCR advanced pro 1 disc (but that bike was way too uncomfortable) or a 2018 Defy !I'm going back to the shop today to see how they are going with the bike and i will post pics of it with the stuff they supposed to have installed on it by now.
I hope you get your bike and all that was promised soon. It's a really nice bike. Enjoy every mile...
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I am not convinced that you have sufficient rear traction there ..... couldn't you have used a tie more than afoot wide?
Now you need a trailer to to your Giant to distant regions to ride .... ride out, ride, ride back, three-for-one pleasure adventure.
Now you need a trailer to to your Giant to distant regions to ride .... ride out, ride, ride back, three-for-one pleasure adventure.
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10-17-18, 05:14 AM
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I pedal in my sleep...
Also Jessica, my 2015 Propel didn't come with a Ridesense kit, so I had to buy one. Easy setup and install since the frame was made for it. I got it from Amain:
https://www.amaincycling.com/giant-r...000055/p376839
10-17-18, 05:36 AM
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This thread is useless without pics.