New bike day - Giant Defy
03-28-18, 09:50 PM
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New bike day - Giant Defy
I managed a short ride this evening after picking up my new Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0.
Other than a cassette that's too wide for my tastes, I think I made a good choice. Hopefully the weather cooperates this weekend so that I can log a few kilometers and dial in the fit.
Other than a cassette that's too wide for my tastes, I think I made a good choice. Hopefully the weather cooperates this weekend so that I can log a few kilometers and dial in the fit.
03-28-18, 10:31 PM
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I managed a short ride this evening after picking up my new Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0.
Other than a cassette that's too wide for my tastes, I think I made a good choice. Hopefully the weather cooperates this weekend so that I can log a few kilometers and dial in the fit.
Other than a cassette that's too wide for my tastes, I think I made a good choice. Hopefully the weather cooperates this weekend so that I can log a few kilometers and dial in the fit.
What a BEAST!!!!!!
03-29-18, 09:20 AM
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Hideous bike. I wouldn't ride one .....
because i don't own one, which makes me sad.
Now you've made me sad. Good work.
That's a lot of money, but it's a lot of bike for the money. I agree on the cassette---depending on where you live. But cassettes are cheap and easy to swap.
Otherwise ... wow.
Only question i have---how much tire clearance?
because i don't own one, which makes me sad.
Now you've made me sad. Good work.
That's a lot of money, but it's a lot of bike for the money. I agree on the cassette---depending on where you live. But cassettes are cheap and easy to swap.
Otherwise ... wow.
Only question i have---how much tire clearance?
03-29-18, 11:01 AM
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Maelochs, I upgraded the tires from 25's to 28's. I think it can handle 32's without fenders, 28's with fenders.
I'll post a picture later.
I'll post a picture later.
03-31-18, 07:11 AM
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Maelochs,
The tires are Gavia AC 0 28mm tubeless. I might to with 30's when these wear out.
The tires are Gavia AC 0 28mm tubeless. I might to with 30's when these wear out.
03-31-18, 07:31 AM
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The Defy is a great bike.
My last purchase came down to the Defy Advanced and the Felt VR5. Oranges vs. Oranges. The Felt won he coin toss and part of me still goes for the Defy.
Enjoy the ride.
My last purchase came down to the Defy Advanced and the Felt VR5. Oranges vs. Oranges. The Felt won he coin toss and part of me still goes for the Defy.
Enjoy the ride.
03-31-18, 11:42 AM
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I have a 2016 Defy Pro 0.... they are nice riding bikes. Haven't heard very many nice things said about the Gavia tires, but you'll burn em off quick enough anyway.
The 11-34 cassette is kind of a downer; they used to be 11-28. You'll definitely have a couple of odd shift spots on that to get used to. On the other hand.... you can go climb some mountains
The 11-34 cassette is kind of a downer; they used to be 11-28. You'll definitely have a couple of odd shift spots on that to get used to. On the other hand.... you can go climb some mountains
03-31-18, 02:43 PM
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Beach Bob,
My LBS did a straight swap of the 11-34 for an 11-28, and gave me a great price on a mid-compact crankset.
My LBS did a straight swap of the 11-34 for an 11-28, and gave me a great price on a mid-compact crankset.
04-01-18, 08:45 PM
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I have a 2016 Defy Pro 0.... they are nice riding bikes. Haven't heard very many nice things said about the Gavia tires, but you'll burn em off quick enough anyway.
The 11-34 cassette is kind of a downer; they used to be 11-28. You'll definitely have a couple of odd shift spots on that to get used to. On the other hand.... you can go climb some mountains
The 11-34 cassette is kind of a downer; they used to be 11-28. You'll definitely have a couple of odd shift spots on that to get used to. On the other hand.... you can go climb some mountains
What’s it shod with now?
04-01-18, 08:57 PM
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It came with whatever clincher's Giant was making in 2016. I don't think the rear made 500km before it was scrubbed off.
I usually run either Continental GP4000s2 @25mm which feel really well grounded, but don't last massively long, or Michelin Pro4 Service in a 28mm which feel quite good (although a bit "balloon like" as they are wide for their size) and last 4000kms or so. I stock up on tubes and tires in bulk (i.e.... buy 4 of the same tire (1 for front, 3 for rear)). I'm betting I'd find the sweet spot being a Pro4 in a 25mm width.
I usually run either Continental GP4000s2 @25mm which feel really well grounded, but don't last massively long, or Michelin Pro4 Service in a 28mm which feel quite good (although a bit "balloon like" as they are wide for their size) and last 4000kms or so. I stock up on tubes and tires in bulk (i.e.... buy 4 of the same tire (1 for front, 3 for rear)). I'm betting I'd find the sweet spot being a Pro4 in a 25mm width.
04-01-18, 10:28 PM
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Nice bike.
Last spring I bought almost the same bike, a ‘17 Defy AP 1. I’m very happy with it.
The Gavia tubeless have been brilliant. 5,000 km’s and trouble free. My last bike had GP4000s which were great but I wouldn’t go back, tubeless ftw. I like your idea of the 28’s, might do that when these wear out.
Personally I like the 11-34. Previously I’ve ridden 53/39 with 11-28’s. Switching over to the compact & 34 has been nice, no noticeable dead spots. I live in the mountains so the added range works for me.
Enjoy your bike.
Last spring I bought almost the same bike, a ‘17 Defy AP 1. I’m very happy with it.
The Gavia tubeless have been brilliant. 5,000 km’s and trouble free. My last bike had GP4000s which were great but I wouldn’t go back, tubeless ftw. I like your idea of the 28’s, might do that when these wear out.
Personally I like the 11-34. Previously I’ve ridden 53/39 with 11-28’s. Switching over to the compact & 34 has been nice, no noticeable dead spots. I live in the mountains so the added range works for me.
Enjoy your bike.
04-01-18, 11:25 PM
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It came with whatever clincher's Giant was making in 2016. I don't think the rear made 500km before it was scrubbed off.
I usually run either Continental GP4000s2 @25mm which feel really well grounded, but don't last massively long, or Michelin Pro4 Service in a 28mm which feel quite good (although a bit "balloon like" as they are wide for their size) and last 4000kms or so. I stock up on tubes and tires in bulk (i.e.... buy 4 of the same tire (1 for front, 3 for rear)). I'm betting I'd find the sweet spot being a Pro4 in a 25mm width.
I usually run either Continental GP4000s2 @25mm which feel really well grounded, but don't last massively long, or Michelin Pro4 Service in a 28mm which feel quite good (although a bit "balloon like" as they are wide for their size) and last 4000kms or so. I stock up on tubes and tires in bulk (i.e.... buy 4 of the same tire (1 for front, 3 for rear)). I'm betting I'd find the sweet spot being a Pro4 in a 25mm width.
I was thinking of Conti GP4000 28s next, how durable were the 25s?
This is my first time running tubeless and I'm feeling less than confident. I've fixed too many road-side flats to mention and I'm still carrying a spare tube and CO2 cartridge in case I flat.
I've been running Specialized tires for 3-4 years now and was confidant about durability - 4-5000 km on the rear and 10,000+km on the front.
As far as the Gavia's are concerned, I have no clue.
04-01-18, 11:27 PM
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Nice bike.
Last spring I bought almost the same bike, a ‘17 Defy AP 1. I’m very happy with it.
The Gavia tubeless have been brilliant. 5,000 km’s and trouble free. My last bike had GP4000s which were great but I wouldn’t go back, tubeless ftw. I like your idea of the 28’s, might do that when these wear out.
Personally I like the 11-34. Previously I’ve ridden 53/39 with 11-28’s. Switching over to the compact & 34 has been nice, no noticeable dead spots. I live in the mountains so the added range works for me.
Enjoy your bike.
Last spring I bought almost the same bike, a ‘17 Defy AP 1. I’m very happy with it.
The Gavia tubeless have been brilliant. 5,000 km’s and trouble free. My last bike had GP4000s which were great but I wouldn’t go back, tubeless ftw. I like your idea of the 28’s, might do that when these wear out.
Personally I like the 11-34. Previously I’ve ridden 53/39 with 11-28’s. Switching over to the compact & 34 has been nice, no noticeable dead spots. I live in the mountains so the added range works for me.
Enjoy your bike.
04-02-18, 02:20 PM
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Geez, 500km, I'm halfway there already.
I was thinking of Conti GP4000 28s next, how durable were the 25s?
This is my first time running tubeless and I'm feeling less than confident. I've fixed too many road-side flats to mention and I'm still carrying a spare tube and CO2 cartridge in case I flat.
I've been running Specialized tires for 3-4 years now and was confidant about durability - 4-5000 km on the rear and 10,000+km on the front.
As far as the Gavia's are concerned, I have no clue.
I was thinking of Conti GP4000 28s next, how durable were the 25s?
This is my first time running tubeless and I'm feeling less than confident. I've fixed too many road-side flats to mention and I'm still carrying a spare tube and CO2 cartridge in case I flat.
I've been running Specialized tires for 3-4 years now and was confidant about durability - 4-5000 km on the rear and 10,000+km on the front.
As far as the Gavia's are concerned, I have no clue.
