Will the metal one take panniers as well – if required?
You can get a seat clamp with rack mounts for the Defy 1, the Defy 2 has rack mounts on the frame.
I’d decided on a Defy 1 until I went to Tredz (same company that runs my C2W so not taking advantage!) to figure out what size I need and saw the Composite – it is really, really nice in real life.
I don’t really need a rack as I only carry clothes in and home one journey a week and I’ve used the Crud road bike guards before, which are fine.
Whichever I get it’ll be easier doing 20 miles each way than my 9-speed, flat bar Road Rat! And I’ll be able to do rides straight from my drive again, haven’t had a road bike for a while.