Giant Defy 5 Or Raleigh Revenio ?
12-23-16, 01:05 AM
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Giant Defy 5 Or Raleigh Revenio ?
Hello,
I am planning to buy road bike (endurance bike). Following two is what i have shortlisted:
Giant Defy 5 (https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/defy-5-2016)-
Group Set Shimano Claris
Cost - 54 K Indian rupees (795 USD)
Raleigh Revenio ( Suncross Bikes - International Biking Experience in India. ) -
Group Set Shimano Sora
Cost - 41 K Indian rupees (604 USD)
I intend to use bike for 200 plus km (120 odd miles)
Would appreciate suggestion!
Regards,
Shreekant
I am planning to buy road bike (endurance bike). Following two is what i have shortlisted:
Giant Defy 5 (https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/defy-5-2016)-
Group Set Shimano Claris
Cost - 54 K Indian rupees (795 USD)
Raleigh Revenio ( Suncross Bikes - International Biking Experience in India. ) -
Group Set Shimano Sora
Cost - 41 K Indian rupees (604 USD)
I intend to use bike for 200 plus km (120 odd miles)
Would appreciate suggestion!
Regards,
Shreekant
12-23-16, 12:18 PM
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Both are reputable companies. If you are going to be riding 200k on a regular basis, I would go for the Sora over Claris. I must say I am a little surprised Raleigh would put a 12-23 cassette on an entry level bike with a compact crank, unless your area is very flat (I've, never been to India), but 9 speed chains and cassettes are relatively inexpensive if you were to decide you need lower gearing.
12-24-16, 02:29 PM
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My error. I am a little surprised that that Raleigh would put a cassette with a 25 tooth large cog on an entry level bike with a compact crank.
12-24-16, 05:34 PM
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I would expect at least a 28; for most of the target audience, I think a bailout gear is a good idea, especially in hilly country. It seems a lot of midrange bikes are now coming with 32's or larger, especially in 11 speed (I know this is 9 speed). I certainly need a lower gear than 34-25.
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Depends on the terrain. A 12-25 should be fine for people who ride in mostly flat terrain. Why go to something so varied as a 11-32 or 11-34 when you do not need it, especially for a 9-speed.
