Hello all. Still thinking about taking the plunge on a road/cross bike and I am currently in a C2W window. I’m currently eyeing up a discounted Orange RX9s that I know is not everyone’s cup of tea but comes in cheap enough not to worry, especially as I’m a fanboi and it’ll match my 5 29 and Clockwork. 😳
Anyway, the other option seems to be the Giant Defy. I’d like discs so the Defy Disc 1 fits the bill. The problem is that they all seem to still be at the £999 rrp. We have another C2W window in June so if I wait until then am I likely to find the 2016 bike reduced? I’m assuming the model years turn over at the same time as MTB’s but am coming in to road stuff blind.
I know most will point away from the Orange and to the Defy Disc 2 for a cheaper option but the spec and price is similar so I’d go for the Orange.
Checked out the bargain Merlin on the other thread and although not totally discounted as the budget option the comments about it being a ‘racey’ geometry puts me off.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated. 😀