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sgillespieuk
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Hi,
I currently own a Giant Defy 2 2012 which does not have that many miles on the wheels as I was more focused on running the last few years, including a few marathons last year, mainly to loose weight
I am doing a few 70.3 this year (Outlaw and Dublin) and have been thinking about a new bike, I was looking at a Felt AR5.
However I wondered if it would be worth upgrading a few things on the Defy instead and if that was the best option what should I do first?
Lastly being a 200lb+ guy who needs to loose at least 14 pounds, I often wonder if a new bike or upgrades will make that much difference!!!
Thanks for any comments/suggestions
Jazz
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If you are going to upgrade the defy then wheels are always a good starting point. The best way for you to get faster will be to get lighter without a doubt but that is not a quick fix. A shiny new bike always make you at least 20% faster though, that is a fact!
Pi just upgraded my defy 1 to a Propel and it should make a bit of a difference but not loads, I probably won't be much quicker but should be more efficient so fresher on the run.
I'm doing outlaw half as well, see you there
You'll benefit from enhanced comfort on the bike over the longer distance and come off it more able to run - if you opt for a proper TT machine that is.... so if you're planning on upgrading i wouldn't look at the Felt you mention. Fuji, Cannondale and the likes of Dolan, Ribble and Planet-X all do good value Tri bikes at that budget.
You won't get much for yours selling it on though if that was linked to the purchase of the new machine