Giant defy advanced pro 0 alternatives???

[rusty842]

I'm looking at upgrading my bike as I start to ride more and with a change in job this will mean earlier rides.

I don't race and this won't change as golf is my sport. casual rides for up to 5 hour rides. Mostly 2 hour rides early morning.

MUST HAVES
Hydraulic disc brakes
Di2 - ultegra is fine
Endurance fit

The rest I'm really open. Hoping to keep it under 5k.

Is there anything against this bike or other alternatives I should look at.

Thank you in advance

[2wheels_mond]

Polygon C8X?

Has your three must haves, and comes in well under budget, including a decent (albeit a little heavy) wheelset.

http://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/polygo ... -shimano-u" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jasonc]

I'm looking at the same bike rusty

You can also look at
http://www.amartsports.com.au/Product/B ... nuFrom=701" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

edit: there's also the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra Di2 Disc
which can be had for under $5k

[biker jk]

I'm looking at the same bike rusty

You can also look at
http://www.amartsports.com.au/Product/B ... nuFrom=701" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

9kg! Sure you could drop some weight with lighter wheels but it still will be heavy. The Defy Advanced Pro 0 is 7.9kg. Pity the OP wants Di2 since the Defy Advanced SL1 is 7.4kg (thanks to a lighter frame and carbon rims).

[jasonc]

I'm looking at the same bike rusty

You can also look at
http://www.amartsports.com.au/Product/B ... nuFrom=701" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

9kg! Sure you could drop some weight with lighter wheels but it still will be heavy. The Defy Advanced Pro 0 is 7.9kg. Pity the OP wants Di2 since the Defy Advanced SL1 is 7.4kg (thanks to a lighter frame and carbon rims).

all of them are lighter than my current commuter (~12.7kgs)

[jasonc]

http://www.lavelocita.cc/la-velocita-re ... nced-pro-0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
that site reckons the medium is 8.0Kgs without pedals
So the Boardman doesn't sound as portly especially considering it has 760g of tyres

[rodneycc]

Reckon you are on the money with that Giant Defy Adv pro 0. Ticks all the boxes to me.

[jasonc]

edit: worth noting with the boardman is that it also has thru axles.

Agree the Giant ticks all the boxes
di2
hydro
relaxed geometry
black

[Dirty32]

Trek Domane, Specialized Roubaix, Scott Solace, Cannondale Synapse, Focus Cayo, BH Quartz, Bianchi Infinito CV are all in the same segment as the Giant Defy.

They'll all come in a disk option, in various specs and levels, and most should have a Di2 option.

I guess what one fits best / you find most comfortable, which one you like the look of the most, will play a big part...

The other - the Giant seems to offer a great value for money proposition in this case. It meets all of your requirements and still looks a pretty awesome bike. I dont know that you'll get the same level of spec, for the same $$$$ price as the Giant... The others might cost a bit more. But they are options all the same.

[jasonc]

^ the trek domane is $9500
dura-ace di2 is not worth that much extra

[rusty842]

^ the trek domane is $9500
dura-ace di2 is not worth that much extra

Yes if I win the trek bike competition their disc di2 6.2 version is it.

[rusty842]

I didn't check the cannondale synapse however that looks like a good alternative. Although a little more on a good sale would be nice.

The rest like the roubaix are priced a little higher or don't have the right configuration I want.

The board man is more a cyclocross bike and I might go down the path of getting a mountain bike so want this purely for road rides.

[tawacool]

Giant Perth has $1000 discount this week, pity giant dealer does not ship.
And wonder if there would be similar discount in Adelaide

[rusty842]

Giant Perth has $1000 discount this week, pity giant dealer does not ship.
And wonder if there would be similar discount in Adelaide

Does that include all bikes?

[tawacool]

not sure, it simply said one week discount on defy, i saw it at bikeexchange.

So, below 4000 for defy, then you can add powermeter, all for less than $5000.

[jasonc]

i saw the defy for $3599 on bikeexchange about a month ago. in victoria

[Calvin27]

The trek domane would be my pick. The big thing it has on the giant is thru axles front and rear. It's much stiffer than qr but if this is your first disc brake bike, the disc alignment is the real benefit. You don't always get the correct alignment with qr, but it works all the time with thru axles.

[jasonc]

The trek domane would be my pick. The big thing it has on the giant is thru axles front and rear. It's much stiffer than qr but if this is your first disc brake bike, the disc alignment is the real benefit. You don't always get the correct alignment with qr, but it works all the time with thru axles.

I agree. I love my Domane. But for the price to get Di2 on the Domane, you can buy 2 of the giant bikes.....

[M34NM0F0]

It's a shame that you need to replace the rear dérailleur to get a 32 on the back. Was hoping to convince the missus that I needed one of these for the PCGC. A mate of mine has just bought a Roubaix that comes already touting the 11-32 (but not in Di2) For some reason they want nearly $3000 for the Di2 model.

[rusty842]

It's a shame that you need to replace the rear dérailleur to get a 32 on the back. Was hoping to convince the missus that I needed one of these for the PCGC. A mate of mine has just bought a Roubaix that comes already touting the 11-32 (but not in Di2) For some reason they want nearly $3000 for the Di2 model.

3k for the groupset ?

[M34NM0F0]

I think the frame is different too but a $3k jump is a bit strong.
If I get a Medium Cage Derailleur Di2 and 11-32 Cassette, this should work, eh?

[jasonc]

I think the frame is different too but a $3k jump is a bit strong.
If I get a Medium Cage Derailleur Di2 and 11-32 Cassette, this should work, eh?

you will need a longer chain too

[rusty842]

With the synapse ultegra di2 can you easily change the quick release to through axles or do you need a new wheel set completely. ?

[Duck!]

With the synapse ultegra di2 can you easily change the quick release to through axles or do you need a new wheel set completely. ?

Doesn't appear that the frame & fork are through-axle compatible, so you can't do it.

[rusty842]

With the synapse ultegra di2 can you easily change the quick release to through axles or do you need a new wheel set completely. ?

Doesn't appear that the frame & fork are through-axle compatible, so you can't do it.

Thanks. I guess the same thing would be for the defy