Giant Defy 3 2010

[Dickster]

Just started a fund with the local shop and am thinking of getting one of these.

The spec is:
Model Defy 3
Sizes XS (43cm),S (46.5cm),M (50cm),M/L (53.5cm),L ( 55.5cm),XL (58.5cm)
Colors Silver/White/Black
Frame Giant AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid FormedTM
Fork Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Shock N / A
Handlebar Giant Connect, 31.8mm
Stem Giant Connect
Seatpost Giant Connect
Saddle Giant Performance Road
Pedals Caged w/ Clips
Shifters Shimano Sora 27 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur Shimano Sora
Brakes Tektro Giant specific Dual Pivot
Brake Levers Shimano Sora
Cassette Shimano HG50 12-25
Chain KMC HG73
Crankset FSA Omega MegaExo, 30/39/50
Bottom Bracket FSA Mega Exo, External
Rims Giant Sport Road CR, Double Wall
Hubs Formula Sealed
Spokes Stainless Steel
Tyres Kenda Kriterium, 700x25mm
Extras
Weight (lb/kg) 22.03/10.6

Anyone got any feelings on it?

Ta. Dickster.

[anonymous-user]

its a good, solid road bike, nothing fancy but it will be more than capable for road racing, commuting, even some sportives. sure its not the lightest out there but its also not the most expensive. sora is a dependable groupset, all gear stuff these days is reliable if well maintained. giant in ouse finishing kit is usually pretty good too.

alternatively, what else do they stock?

[Dickster]

They mainly do Giant but also Claud Butler n stuff. It's only a small shop and I'm only amateur really so don't need anything to great or expensive.

I've looked at Trek and Boardman but here bad reports about Halfords support etc.

[Garlick]

I have a Giant Defy and I'm pleased with it as my first roadie.

I'm sure in time I will want something better, but right now I love it. I've changed the wheels and seat and can't see me changing it for a few years yet (at least not until my riding demands it, at the moment the bike is better than the rider!)