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Forum: Road Cycling

01-20-22, 01:02 AM

Replies: 21

Took the new Defy out for the first time, stem length?

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Posted By Defy Dene

Can't see front wheel hub but if I had to split...

Can't see front wheel hub but if I had to split hairs, the hub looks closer to rear of handle bars, so hoping a 90mm stem will help.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-18-22, 06:09 PM

Replies: 21

Took the new Defy out for the first time, stem length?

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Posted By Defy Dene

I’ll probably go for another ride tomorrow and...

I’ll probably go for another ride tomorrow and definitely make a note of where the front hub lies in my line of sight.
Heck of a good point, thanks!

Forum: Road Cycling

01-17-22, 05:43 PM

Replies: 33

Your opinions on ebike transition to road bike

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Posted By Defy Dene

I’m quite glad I took up the advice and try...

I’m quite glad I took up the advice and try regular flat pedals first and get used to the bike.
It is a handful.
They say you never forget how to ride a bike but let me tell you haha…..
The ebike...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-17-22, 05:22 PM

Replies: 21

Took the new Defy out for the first time, stem length?

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Posted By Defy Dene

Moved the seat back quite a bit and found still a...

Moved the seat back quite a bit and found still a ton of weight on my hands (couldn’t tell zero improvement), locked arms to help hold torso up. Hard to reach hoods so I hope 90mm will help....

Forum: Road Cycling

01-16-22, 10:13 PM

Replies: 21

Took the new Defy out for the first time, stem length?

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Posted By Defy Dene

Thanks vegan… I might talk to the gal in town...

Thanks vegan…
I might talk to the gal in town here that does the fitting.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-16-22, 06:11 PM

Replies: 21

Took the new Defy out for the first time, stem length?

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Posted By Defy Dene

That’s good to know Pete. Thanks for the input. I...

That’s good to know Pete. Thanks for the input. I guess I’m sort of reverse thinking this seat fore and aft position then?
I thought moving it forwards would reduce hand fatigue, but actually after...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-16-22, 01:47 PM

Replies: 21

Took the new Defy out for the first time, stem length?

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Posted By Defy Dene

I am looking forwards to a fit, but live in a...

I am looking forwards to a fit, but live in a small town and pickings are slim.
I just hope the person I choose to do it will be good. Im getting a knee replaced soon so don’t know if it would be...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-16-22, 01:40 PM

Replies: 21

Mirror options for a drop bar road bike

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Posted By Defy Dene

I found a round mirror and installed it on the...

I found a round mirror and installed it on the end of the left bar and it works ok. Took some fiddling but I can definitely easily see what coming up behind me.
Can’t read a license plate but at...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-14-22, 05:35 PM

Replies: 21

Took the new Defy out for the first time, stem length?

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Posted By Defy Dene

The shop where I bought the bike from is sending...

The shop where I bought the bike from is sending up another stem and I’ll try that for a few rides and send whichever one back I don’t want.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-14-22, 12:36 PM

Replies: 21

Took the new Defy out for the first time, stem length?

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Posted By Defy Dene

Valid points. The bike shop does have loads of...

Valid points.
The bike shop does have loads of 90mm and they are sending me one and just like what you said, they stated that you don’t really want to move the seat to make the bars closer. Knee...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-14-22, 11:20 AM

Replies: 21

Took the new Defy out for the first time, stem length?

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Posted By Defy Dene

Took the new Defy out for the first time, stem length?

Before getting a proper fit when I get a few kms under my belt and used to my new ML Defy 3, what are my options for a 90mm stem? The LBS don’t appear to have any Giant branded ones online but I am...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-12-22, 11:00 PM

Replies: 6

New tires n wheel set value?

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Posted By Defy Dene

I guess the rims might as well be put on my shelf...

I guess the rims might as well be put on my shelf for a spare set then.
I put a down payment on the bike Nov 4th and picked it up at the beginning of this month with the GP5000 installed.
B.C....

Forum: Road Cycling

01-12-22, 08:57 PM

Replies: 6

New tires n wheel set value?

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Posted By Defy Dene

Valid statements! Thanks. Something to ponder.

Valid statements!
Thanks.
Something to ponder.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-12-22, 07:04 PM

Replies: 6

New tires n wheel set value?

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Posted By Defy Dene

I figured the whole package would be more...

I figured the whole package would be more intriguing with the GP5000’s included.
Certain brand tires might be hard to come by, but I assumed the bike shop where I got the new bike from had a million...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-12-22, 06:51 PM

Replies: 6

New tires n wheel set value?

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Posted By Defy Dene

New tires n wheel set value?

I am thinking of selling my entry level 700c Giant SR2 wheels, and dealer installed Conti GP5000 TL 28c tires.
Neither have been run on the road yet. Bike sitting there waiting for the weather to...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-09-22, 05:38 PM

Replies: 21

Mirror options for a drop bar road bike

Views: 1,862

Posted By Defy Dene

Mirror options for a drop bar road bike

So I own a Giant Roam Ebike with straight bars and have a cheap Amazon mirror attached to the bar end. I find it invaluable and couldn’t imagine riding without one.
Fast forward to my new Defy...

Forum: Road Cycling

12-29-21, 11:32 AM

Replies: 50

Is Ultegra worth it?

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Posted By Defy Dene

That’s what I was wondering if there would be...

That’s what I was wondering if there would be more parts swapping involved rather than just putting on a new cassette.
Thanks

Forum: Road Cycling

12-29-21, 12:23 AM

Replies: 50

Is Ultegra worth it?

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Posted By Defy Dene

Sorry to sort of go off-topic but I will be...

Sorry to sort of go off-topic but I will be picking up a 2021 Defy 3 in the new year. It has the Tiagra groupset and I like the idea of one more gear like the 105 etc.
I can’t simply get the shop to...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-29-21, 07:34 PM

Replies: 33

Your opinions on ebike transition to road bike

Views: 3,090

Posted By Defy Dene

I agree my weak core is probably the cause of...

I agree my weak core is probably the cause of putting so much weight on the bars. They are probably 3-4” above the seat and I don’t consider myself long in the torso.
Death grip is probably a big...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-29-21, 11:07 AM

Replies: 33

Your opinions on ebike transition to road bike

Views: 3,090

Posted By Defy Dene

The local bike shop just sold me the Roam and I...

The local bike shop just sold me the Roam and I just lowered the seat 1/4”. I asked for a stem riser and some spacers to bring the bars up. From time to time I get numbness in the hands, more than...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-29-21, 12:19 AM

Replies: 33

Your opinions on ebike transition to road bike

Views: 3,090

Posted By Defy Dene

I’m amazed at the help everybody is giving me so...

I’m amazed at the help everybody is giving me so far!
I stumbled on a helpful site it looks like.

Forum: Road Cycling

11-28-21, 08:25 PM

Replies: 33

Your opinions on ebike transition to road bike

Views: 3,090

Posted By Defy Dene

I will definitely reply to these responses after...

I will definitely reply to these responses after I get some biking under my belt with the bike.
I’m hoping a thirty pound less bike won’t be that daunting especially when you look at even the...

Forum: Road Cycling

11-28-21, 08:22 PM

Replies: 33

Your opinions on ebike transition to road bike

Views: 3,090

Posted By Defy Dene

Very good replies so far. Thanks, keep ‘em...

Very good replies so far.
Thanks, keep ‘em coming.

Forum: Road Cycling

11-28-21, 07:28 PM

Replies: 33

Your opinions on ebike transition to road bike

Views: 3,090

Posted By Defy Dene

Your opinions on ebike transition to road bike

Greetings folks.
About 6 weeks ago it bought a size large Giant Roam E. I’m new to biking , 61, overweight with knee replacements in the future. I absolutely love the bike, losing weight like crazy...

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