Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Hybrid Bicycles
Reload this Page >

First post - New Bike Poll Giant FastRoad

Notices
Hybrid Bicycles Where else would you go to discuss these fun, versatile bikes?

First post - New Bike Poll Giant FastRoad

Old 01-05-19, 01:38 PM
  #1  
drpower
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 11
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Giant FastRoad Decision - CoMax 1 Purchased!




Hi, all! I've been reading a ton before this post but still would like your opinions. I have narrowed it down to a 2018 Giant Fastroad SLR 1 or CoMax 1 because I want a fast Hybrid and those bikes are currently on sale with stock still available in Medium Large size . I recently owned a Cannondale Quick Carbon 1 that was too big for me (XL) I got that bike used for $800 CAD so I couldn't pass it up, sold it for $1200. The Giant bikes are as follows SLR 1 is Aluminum / Composite fork Tiagra $1395 and the CoMax 1 is full Composite and 105 $1935. I don't ride a ton and the terrain is Galloping Goose Trail in Victoria BC mostly paved with some gravel sections. The $540 difference is negligible but could allow for a pedal and shoe purchase to make up the difference. For my limited usage I feel the SLR 1 is adequate but will I feel disappointed in years to come, having not sprung for the Carbon 105 bike?

Last edited by drpower; 02-04-19 at 09:53 AM.
drpower is offline  
Old 01-05-19, 02:10 PM
  #2  
DowneasTTer
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 825

Bikes: 2022 LiteSpeed CHEROHALA CITY, 2019 Canyon Roadlite 9.0 CF LTD, 2015 Giant FastRoad CoMax 1, 2001 Mongoose Pro Triomphe,

Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 129 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 84 Times in 50 Posts
Have you viewed my thread from a couple of years ago about the CoMax 1's my wife and I have? If not check it out. They are currently still being used as back up and travel bikes after over 30K miles on them. Great bikes btw.

https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bi...wneastter.html
DowneasTTer is offline  
Old 01-05-19, 02:18 PM
  #3  
drpower
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 11
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Thank you! You might have me sold on getting two one for my wife wow those look awesome!
drpower is offline  
Old 01-05-19, 02:28 PM
  #4  
DowneasTTer
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 825

Bikes: 2022 LiteSpeed CHEROHALA CITY, 2019 Canyon Roadlite 9.0 CF LTD, 2015 Giant FastRoad CoMax 1, 2001 Mongoose Pro Triomphe,

Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 129 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 84 Times in 50 Posts
Originally Posted by drpower
Thank you! You might have me sold on getting two one for my wife wow those look awesome!
Here's another thread that I posted back last fall on upgrading them upon returning from our summer rv travels. https://www.bikeforums.net/fifty-plu...comax-1-s.html

I sure you will enjoy them as much as we do/did. As I stated before they are now our back up/ bad weather/ rv travel bikes as we just purchased a couple of Canyon RoadLite CF 9.0 LLD as our daily rides. You can read that here if interested: https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bi...roadlites.html
DowneasTTer is offline  
Old 01-07-19, 12:51 AM
  #5  
SlinkyWizard
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Korea, Kyonggi-Do
Posts: 141

Bikes: 2016 Trek DS 8.5, Giant Fastroad Comax 1 2018

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 42 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times in 3 Posts
+1 with the Fastroad Comax 1, I have the 2018 model,

I also have a Trek DS 8.5 2016, which was ridden well, and thoroughly enjoyed riding it,

but after getting the Fastroad, it has become my go to bike, to me it is so much more fun to ride than the DS, given the conditions I ride on, ( flat smooth dedicated bike paths around Korea.)

It's so quick, and the 105, wow !!
SlinkyWizard is offline  
Old 01-07-19, 02:17 AM
  #6  
drpower
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 11
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I'm really struggling going with the SLR 1 or the CoMax 1, have until Saturday to decide. There's two SLR 1's and one CoMax 1 still left in my sizes who knows if they'll be sold by the time next week roles around when I can get to them.
drpower is offline  
Old 01-07-19, 02:55 AM
  #7  
SlinkyWizard
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Korea, Kyonggi-Do
Posts: 141

Bikes: 2016 Trek DS 8.5, Giant Fastroad Comax 1 2018

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 42 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times in 3 Posts
Originally Posted by DowneasTTer
As I stated before they are now our back up/ bad weather/ rv travel bikes
Haha, to me, it's hard to imagine a Fastroad Comax 1 as a back up, bad weather bike !!!
SlinkyWizard is offline  
Old 01-07-19, 07:48 AM
  #8  
andrei_r
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Montreal, Canada/ Brasilia, Brazil (currently)
Posts: 581

Bikes: Giant FCR 3 with lots of mods, Brazilian made Caloi 100.

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 188 Post(s)
Liked 9 Times in 7 Posts
Originally Posted by SlinkyWizard
Haha, to me, it's hard to imagine a Fastroad Comax 1 as a back up, bad weather bike !!!
Yeah, like now that I've got a Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, the Audi R8 is my winter beater.
andrei_r is offline  
Old 01-07-19, 09:26 AM
  #9  
DowneasTTer
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 825

Bikes: 2022 LiteSpeed CHEROHALA CITY, 2019 Canyon Roadlite 9.0 CF LTD, 2015 Giant FastRoad CoMax 1, 2001 Mongoose Pro Triomphe,

Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 129 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 84 Times in 50 Posts
Originally Posted by SlinkyWizard
Haha, to me, it's hard to imagine a Fastroad Comax 1 as a back up, bad weather bike !!!
I know, I know. But, don't forget to note that they are currently 4 years old, have well over 30,000 miles on them and lived outside off the back of my rv for basically a year (3 years/4 months of travel). I can't say enough about how great the FastRoads are. In the past whenever we, my wife and I, purchased a couple of new bikes we have sold the current set. If I hadn't just replaced the drivetrains (upgraded to the new Ultegra R8000 parts and new wheel sets plus go tubeless these would probably be sold as well. But, they are now like new and ready for many more rv trips. So they are worth much more to me as backups.
DowneasTTer is offline  
Old 01-07-19, 01:07 PM
  #10  
drpower
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 11
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I'll be happy if I can get 300 miles on my bike, 30,000? That's insane lol

So guys, being that I don't ride a lot or often I think the aluminum version is a likely choice in this endeavor, I am trying to manufacture a good enough reason to go with the carbon option and that 105 groupset but I tested an Escape 0 Tiagra $1028 tax in and it felt awesome
drpower is offline  
Old 01-07-19, 03:32 PM
  #11  
DowneasTTer
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 825

Bikes: 2022 LiteSpeed CHEROHALA CITY, 2019 Canyon Roadlite 9.0 CF LTD, 2015 Giant FastRoad CoMax 1, 2001 Mongoose Pro Triomphe,

Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 129 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 84 Times in 50 Posts
Originally Posted by drpower
I'll be happy if I can get 300 miles on my bike, 30,000? That's insane lol

So guys, being that I don't ride a lot or often I think the aluminum version is a likely choice in this endeavor, I am trying to manufacture a good enough reason to go with the carbon option and that 105 groupset but I tested an Escape 0 Tiagra $1028 tax in and it felt awesome
I hope you are able to ride both the Escape 0 and the FastRoad CoMax. I had/have both. I really disliked the Escape's top tube and the standard reach. Was able to replace the stems on both my wife's and mine but it still never felt right. But I still couldn't get over the top tube. It' s the main reason we sold them in 2015 to buy the CoMax's. Good luck with your decision. Too bad you live in Canada... or I would tell you to save some $$$ and look at a Canyon Roadlite CF 7.0... More bike than the either the Escape or the CoMax and only $1499 US. Oh for the fun of it take a look: https://www.canyon.com/en-us/fitness...oadlite-cf-9-0
DowneasTTer is offline  
Old 01-08-19, 05:07 AM
  #12  
SlinkyWizard
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Korea, Kyonggi-Do
Posts: 141

Bikes: 2016 Trek DS 8.5, Giant Fastroad Comax 1 2018

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 42 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times in 3 Posts
Originally Posted by DowneasTTer
I hope you are able to ride both the Escape 0 and the FastRoad CoMax.
+1 . Get on the Fastroad if you can, then you'll know for sure either way.
SlinkyWizard is offline  
Old 01-08-19, 08:58 AM
  #13  
prj71
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: North Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,600
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2964 Post(s)
Liked 1,163 Times in 760 Posts
I have a 2015 FastRoad CoMax. Great bike. Go for it.
prj71 is online now  
Old 01-14-19, 11:43 PM
  #14  
drpower
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 11
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Well everyone, thanks for your help. I decided on the CoMax 1. I got the 2018 model in medium large size and I believe it is the last in that size in BC. Added PD-EH500 pedals on got M162L shoes from Facebook Market place brand new in the box C$70. Will update with pics once my post count allows me upload privileges!
drpower is offline  
Old 01-15-19, 07:23 AM
  #15  
DowneasTTer
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 825

Bikes: 2022 LiteSpeed CHEROHALA CITY, 2019 Canyon Roadlite 9.0 CF LTD, 2015 Giant FastRoad CoMax 1, 2001 Mongoose Pro Triomphe,

Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 129 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 84 Times in 50 Posts
I think you will LOVE this choice. Ready for pics and that all important "First Ride Report"..... get pedaling
DowneasTTer is offline  
Old 02-04-19, 09:55 AM
  #16  
drpower
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 11
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts

Here it is with a SQLab 311 handlebar and leather grips installed. This bike is fast, there's some creaks and pops from it breaking in, coming from the wheels I think? Also the rear shifter might need minor adjustment but I'll break it in more before i'm sure about that, past that it feels great, it's definitely the best bike I've ever owned haha!

Last edited by drpower; 02-04-19 at 10:00 AM.
drpower is offline  
Old 02-04-19, 11:49 AM
  #17  
Doctor Morbius
Interocitor Command
 
Doctor Morbius's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: The adult video section
Posts: 3,375

Bikes: 3 Road Bikes, 2 Hybrids

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 596 Post(s)
Liked 64 Times in 40 Posts
Absolutely beautiful! Congrats.
Doctor Morbius is offline  
Old 02-04-19, 03:59 PM
  #18  
DowneasTTer
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 825

Bikes: 2022 LiteSpeed CHEROHALA CITY, 2019 Canyon Roadlite 9.0 CF LTD, 2015 Giant FastRoad CoMax 1, 2001 Mongoose Pro Triomphe,

Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 129 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 84 Times in 50 Posts
That is a great looking bike. I hope you enjoy it as much as my wife and I do ours. I really like the color scheme. It appears to have a few less Giant label plasted all over. If this is your first time running tubeless don't forget to read up on some of threads about them here on BF. A couple things that will help you in the future... learn how to bleed the brakes. Very simple to do with the right tools. There are a couple of videos on the web about it. I can send you on if you need it. Get some Stans, the injector as save the $$ instead of giving it to your LBS. Get one of the plug kits and have with you. Now that the weather is starting to improve the most important thing is to get some miles.... or in your case KM's on it. Enjoy
DowneasTTer is offline  
Old 02-04-19, 06:55 PM
  #19  
ColonelSanders
Banned.
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Vegemite Island
Posts: 4,130

Bikes: 2017 Surly Troll with XT Drive Train, 2017 Merida Big Nine XT Edition, 2016 Giant Toughroad SLR 2, 1995 Trek 830

Mentioned: 29 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1916 Post(s)
Liked 310 Times in 218 Posts
Originally Posted by drpower

Here it is with a SQLab 311 handlebar and leather grips installed. This bike is fast, there's some creaks and pops from it breaking in, coming from the wheels I think? Also the rear shifter might need minor adjustment but I'll break it in more before i'm sure about that, past that it feels great, it's definitely the best bike I've ever owned haha!

Beautiful looking bike.
ColonelSanders is offline  
Old 02-07-19, 04:05 AM
  #20  
SlinkyWizard
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Korea, Kyonggi-Do
Posts: 141

Bikes: 2016 Trek DS 8.5, Giant Fastroad Comax 1 2018

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 42 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times in 3 Posts
Awesome, the only thing I'm looking to change on this bike is the saddle.
SlinkyWizard is offline  
Old 02-07-19, 07:47 AM
  #21  
Helderberg
Senior Member
 
Helderberg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Rolesville NC
Posts: 816

Bikes: Had an old Columbia in the 80's, here a used Schwinn hybrid, now a Cannondale Quick 3 and a Topstone 105..

Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 249 Post(s)
Liked 306 Times in 139 Posts
Congratulations on a great choice. You will be glad you went for the CoMax for the mechanicals alone not to mention the entire package. Enjoy and hope you can get some miles on it very soon.
Frank.
Helderberg is offline  
Old 02-09-19, 10:00 AM
  #22  
Kai Kai
Member
 
Kai Kai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New Taipei City
Posts: 29

Bikes: Cannondale BAD BOY 1 (2018)

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Talking

Ah...just not too long ago , I had my eyes set on this baby. This and the Giant Anyroad Comax. I would have gone for the Anyroad , due to my insecurity as a rider. I used to ride BMX when I was young and am used to always having the brakes in one of my hands. The Anyroad had extra brake levers at the bar. It really depends on whether you want wide tires. In the end , Cannondale Bad Boy 1 got my money. They are all similarly priced. I also looked at Canyon urban, but it had to be ordered. If you are thinking of the Fastroad, then you want flat bars and speed. Then it is right for you. I am from Taiwan so ...we give the best bang for your buck. Haha...Giant bikes do!
Kai Kai is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tyestick
General Cycling Discussion
4
10-30-17 09:12 PM
masterhand17
Road Cycling
17
01-06-15 03:50 PM
2013Newbie
Road Cycling
7
03-16-13 10:45 PM
waanfiride
Road Cycling
38
12-13-12 09:29 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.