Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
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Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby jamesd » Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:18 am
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby jerrah » Fri Oct 16, 2015 4:49 pm
Alternatively you could always get the Defy and then upgrade the components down the line?
Liking the ride of the frame is probably most important because it can't be easily changed but components can be upgraded. Pick the one you enjoy riding the most!
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby jamesd » Fri Oct 16, 2015 5:21 pm
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby jerrah » Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:57 pm
That said, I'd get the best groupset I could afford. Nothing like fighting a drivetrain to discourage you from riding!jamesd wrote:Yeah that's what i was thinking.....
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby AUbicycles » Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:38 pm
On the groupset, do consider that if you look after it, then it will be better than a higher level groupset which is not maintained.
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby HappyHumber » Sat Oct 17, 2015 12:09 am
upgrades bits as compelled/necessary as time goes by.
Hit me up via the BNA dm; I'll get an alert. If y'know, you know.
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby jamesd » Sat Oct 17, 2015 12:16 am
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby softy » Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:18 pm
pretty good at cyclemania.jamesd wrote:Ok i put a deposit on a defy 4 picking it up next week....... Wayne at cyclemainia on wannaroo rd pushed me across the line, with a detailed description on the quality of the giant frame and a real enthusiastic conversation about bike fit....... so im pumped can't wait, since he is a stage 2 coach i feel im in good hands...... thanks guys for all your replys!!
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby jamesd » Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:37 am
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby del13r » Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:24 am
My main criteria was to get something with full Shimano 105 5800 components.
I originally was looking at a Polygon Helios A5.0. I watched their website for ages waiting for my size to come in stock which never happened.
Then I looked at a Cell Lapa 2.0 but they also didn't have my size either.
So I bit the bullet and ignored some of the bad reviews about Reid, I walked in there to check it out.
Having worked in retail before, I know how it is being on the other side so I patiently waited and they sorted me out with a test ride and then I bought it then and there. They even stayed back 30 mins after closing time to close the sale and still provide the full service purchase experience. I walked away feeling happy with my purchase.
A few weeks on, I have replaced the provided toeclip pedals and gotten some shoes with cleats. Keeping in mind that the other 2 bikes mentioned above don't come with pedals at all.
Overall, I feel I got great value for my money.
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Re: Reid falco elite vs giant defy 4
Postby hmarold » Sat Nov 14, 2015 4:16 pm
Replaced it with a Giant Defy Advanced Pro with a carbon frame, disc brakes and 28mm tubeless tyres - the Reid taught me I like something better than an alloy frame and that I hate rim brakes and tubes in tyres with a deep and abiding passion...
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