Hey there,
I am looking to buy my first road bike. I want to spend less than $1000 and I have it narrowed down to two models, the Giant Defy 2 and the Orbea Fleche. A local shop has both for about the same price (950 for the Giant, 930 for the Orbea). However, they tell me the Defy 2 is a step above the entry level Giant (Defy 3) so this might make it a step above the Orbea for about 20 bucks more. The other catch is the they don't actually have the Orbea Fleche in stock and would have to special order it so I haven't had a chance to test ride it. I have heard that Orbea makes sweet bikes, so I was leaning towards that before I heard about the Giant Defy line.
Any advice? The Defy 2 rode nicely but I don't have much to compare it to as a road bike newbie. I am a bit wary toward Giant since I seem to remember them as a cheaper mass production line growing up, but I could be wrong. The Defy 2 seems to have a higher level of components than the Orbea. Although I haven't tried out the Orbea Fleche, something about that brand seems more solid and well built (and they look cooler).
Any help that you all could offer would be great
Thanks
I am looking to buy my first road bike. I want to spend less than $1000 and I have it narrowed down to two models, the Giant Defy 2 and the Orbea Fleche. A local shop has both for about the same price (950 for the Giant, 930 for the Orbea). However, they tell me the Defy 2 is a step above the entry level Giant (Defy 3) so this might make it a step above the Orbea for about 20 bucks more. The other catch is the they don't actually have the Orbea Fleche in stock and would have to special order it so I haven't had a chance to test ride it. I have heard that Orbea makes sweet bikes, so I was leaning towards that before I heard about the Giant Defy line.
Any advice? The Defy 2 rode nicely but I don't have much to compare it to as a road bike newbie. I am a bit wary toward Giant since I seem to remember them as a cheaper mass production line growing up, but I could be wrong. The Defy 2 seems to have a higher level of components than the Orbea. Although I haven't tried out the Orbea Fleche, something about that brand seems more solid and well built (and they look cooler).
Any help that you all could offer would be great
Thanks