I am thinking about buying my first road bike (currently borrowing one). Choices are:
[url= http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/114057.html ]Giant defy 4[/url]
and
[url= http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/specialized-allez-18-item128125.html ]Specialied allez 18[/url]
At 6ft 1 and 33" inseam - what size would be best in both?
large or extra large?
which is best VFM
I'd go for the allez, but I'm biased..
I do think the allez was the fastest selling bike of 08.
And Take That was the fastest selling album 😉
Reach is more important than inseam, and more important than weight, spec or (gasp) colour.
I bought the Giant defy 3, and it's brill, I have upgrade the wheels to mavic,
Are you going to get it from All Terrain, there very good at doing deals if you talk to the right person (Ben)
i think so as can pay over time
how do i know what reach i need then??
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You have to agree it's a nice bike
how do i know what reach i need then??
You go to a bike shop and try some bikes out, and ask advice from the guys in the shop.
Ralph - trial and error for me, test rides aplenty.
That defy would look damn nice if you gave it a proper paint job.
I am 5ft 11 and the bike above is a medium
As aP says buying any bike without physically sitting on a bike and getting some good quality advice is a big mistake imo.