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09-04-16, 07:30 PM
#351
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Location: SW Fl.
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Bikes: Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
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09-05-16, 12:49 PM
#352
On the road
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Texas
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Bikes: Giant TCR Advanced 2
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[QUOTE=ALLSTOTT;19032808]2017 TCR Advanced 2
What size Gatorskins are you running? Looks like 25s? Man, I'm still on the fence about getting this bike in a few months. I've been back and forth on a few different bikes and this one is definitely up there. I bet it rides nicely!
What size Gatorskins are you running? Looks like 25s? Man, I'm still on the fence about getting this bike in a few months. I've been back and forth on a few different bikes and this one is definitely up there. I bet it rides nicely!
09-05-16, 09:55 PM
#353
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[QUOTE=Chapa4;19034136]Yep they are 25's you can fit 28's but if your wheel becomes untrue the tire will go into you chain stays. I love this bike it has a great blend of stiffness yet comfortable to ride. You won't regret buying this bike
09-11-16, 11:05 PM
#354
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Anyone seen the new 2017 Defy Advance 3 in the flesh?
I was able to ride the Defy Advanced 2 at my LBS, but the color combo (ant price really) makes me want to lean towards the Advanced 3. Giant marketing pictures never quite seem to look like they do in the real world.
This is the one I am talking about ...
This is the one I am talking about ...
09-12-16, 10:33 AM
#355
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Florida
Posts: 367
Bikes: 2016 Fuji Roubaix Ultegra 2014 Cannondale Supersix Black inc
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The components are better on the 2 and that I believe outweighs the color. The color of the 2 is not to bad and the 1 I like, the 3 is just all black.
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09-13-16, 02:13 PM
#356
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Manhattan
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Bikes: AristoNYC's PedalRoom
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My Defy frame cracked, pending Giant to send a replacement. No picture on the crack as its at the shop waiting for the replacement frame.
09-13-16, 08:00 PM
#357
Fax Transport Specialist
09-14-16, 05:56 AM
#359
Fax Transport Specialist
09-14-16, 07:47 AM
#360
Senior Member
09-14-16, 03:04 PM
#362
Duke Ulysses
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Southern California
Posts: 800
Bikes: An old orange one for dirt, and for the other stuff: a white one, a kinda mint green one, and a black one.
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In its latest incarnation:
09-16-16, 08:31 PM
#363
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Valley of the sweat, Phoenix, Arizona
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Bikes: 2016 Giant Propel Advanced 2, 2016 Giant Defy 3, Giant Simple 7 Cruiser
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2016 Giant Propel Advanced 2
In 2 weeks, she will be mine!!!
09-16-16, 08:46 PM
#364
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Location: SW Fl.
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Bikes: Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
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09-16-16, 08:54 PM
#365
Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Valley of the sweat, Phoenix, Arizona
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Bikes: 2016 Giant Propel Advanced 2, 2016 Giant Defy 3, Giant Simple 7 Cruiser
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I had a 2016 Giant Defy 3 for a few months, and it was stolen from me in a bank while I was pulling out my rent money! Bike was 20 ft from me :/ chased him through the parking lot, but he got away. Just can't wait to get back over a great road bike. This Giant Simple 7 beach cruiser is roughhh
09-17-16, 11:09 AM
#367
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
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Bikes: 2017 Giant Defy Adv; 2011 Kuota Kharma
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2017 Giant Defy Adv 3 (White/Neon Red/Black)
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10-10-16, 09:48 PM
#369
I pedal in my sleep...
In 2009, I bought my first road bike, a Defy 3. A bit later I upgraded to Rival:
In 2013 I bought a 2008 TCR Advanced 0 ISP with Campy, and swapped my Rival and bar/stem setup:
I eventually sold the stock Defy. Earlier this year, I sold a second vehicle to purchase a new-to-me Propel Advanced Pro SRAM Red 22 build:
I still ride the TCR occasionally. I often miss the car... until I ride the Propel.
In 2013 I bought a 2008 TCR Advanced 0 ISP with Campy, and swapped my Rival and bar/stem setup:
I eventually sold the stock Defy. Earlier this year, I sold a second vehicle to purchase a new-to-me Propel Advanced Pro SRAM Red 22 build:
I still ride the TCR occasionally. I often miss the car... until I ride the Propel.
10-29-16, 06:24 PM
#371
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Haskell , New Jersey
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Bikes: 2017 Giant TCR Advanced Pro
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2015 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1
Wife bought me new wheels for 50th birthday present
11-05-16, 04:26 PM
#372
Senior Member
Check out what the UK gets. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb...specifications
11-06-16, 08:57 AM
#375
Senior Member
I change my frame (Opus Alto 2013) for a Giant TCR Advanced 2016. REALLY happy with my new bike so far.
