What bloody bike!
nicknofinger
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Hello everyone, I'm saving for a new bike at the moment, but don't know what to go for. I'd looked at the Giant TCR3, but the bike shop said that they think the defy is better? I'm after a race bike and weekend ride. So I want something that's going to be used for sportives and triathlons. I'm also looking to do an Ironman on it as well. I've Also looked at the felt range, any advice would be great. So many bikes not enough time.
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The German brands such as Focus and Cube seem to offer great vale. I had a £1k budget for bike, pedals and shoes and ended up with the Boardman Team but I was close to getting a Cube. The cube was a bit racier in terms of geometry but the boardmans spec (ESP the wheels) swung it for me.
I'm unlikely to spec up the Boardman and when I change I will prob go for a £2k+ but it's been spot on for my Sprint and Olympic races this year.
Enjoy shopping!
Secondly..... Carbon!
And most importantly.......Make sure it fits!!!
then Compact or Standard.
For those that know me I favour Compacts. Compacts typically come with a 50/34 but you can easily swap with a 36 and 39 depending on the course for oodles of flexibility and even swap with a 52.
Re geometry the shorter the top tube length the more you approach the geometry of a tri bike, the longer the more upright the position.