Giant TCR vs Giant Defy
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- čas přidán 24. 04. 2020
- Hey guys, lepedaler coming with a very informative video explaining the differences and similarities between the Giant TCR and Giant Defy!
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Thanks for your analysis-
You have me sold on the Defy!
Great explanation and I am between these two bikes . You responded before to this question i asked you in your review of the New TCR. Retailing at $3,200 vs Defy at $3,900, the TCR looks good but your explanation of comfort really makes sense. I am 50 trying to go faster but realize the back and shoulders can handle only so much.
Just picked up a Defy Adv 1 today (not the pro). Went for it as I figured it'd be a little more comfortable for longish rides especially as I'm not the youngest. Looking forward to some decent rides. Will see how that brutal looking saddle matches my posterior
I’m so excited ordered my tcr advanced 1 disc in concrete grey, 8th June pre order. Can’t wait. I’m riding tri bike so wanted roadie to be more aggressive so closer to tri bike
I like your thoughts, I'm a Giant fan as well and the weird thing I noticed is the smaller the size you ride on the defy the closer the geometry is to the TCR or atleast maybe another brands race bike.
Grateful for the reviews, I’ve had Defy pro 0 for 4 years and I’ve loved it. Great for Grand fondo s. Buying TCR in a week. Very informative.
Great review and has me rethinking my options, was looking at the TCR but think the Defy may just be the better option
Just bought my TCR this morning, such a nice snappy bike
Congrats
2020 or 2021 model?
Definitely is! Found some barely used Mavic Cosmic Pro Carbon wheels for $800 and now my bike looks 👌
very helpful comparison, thank you. Defy for me!
Please help with your advice. I am beginner into a road cycling, I might even do for experience a triathlon competition in a future. Should I go with TCR or Defy or it really doesn't matter for my first bike?
Very informative video, thanks
Enjoy your honest content. Just subbed :-)
I bought last year the 2019 Defy Advanced 1. Not the Pro one.
It's an amazing bike. The defuse technology really works and the bike is very good in the cobbles. The 2019 came with 28c tubeless tires and the 2020 as 32c.
Previously I had a 2013 Trek Madone 5.9. I'm just a normal guy that likes to pedal. The Defy is right bike for me.
Why doesn't the 2021 defy advance two come with the 105 crank?
Why can't you ride the defy but change the cassette to an 11/30 or 11/32 to ride faster?? Would this be combining the best of both defy and tcr in terms of speed??
Hi. I own a Felt Z5 endurance bike which I use mainly for commuting to work with a pretty heavy bag on my back.
I am considering to buy a new bike. I thought about a TCR.
Do you think it will be much less comfortable for commuting with a bag?
Thanks,
Itay
Love the video but am still not sure which one. I do like to race but also do hill training, I'm in a quandry 🤷♀️
What is the weight difference on the bikes
Great video, thanks.
Excellent Video very imformative
Loving my specialized Roubaix always have enough in the tank to do what I like because of the comfort while being in an aggressive position. No pain!!
Can you make a vid about advantage/disadvantage of body positioning on a bike
@@Pedaler I mean if thats posible..aero, comfort and power sounds good ! Besides that , maybe discussing about posible injuries due to long hours of aggresive riding position would be a nice add on !
Nice job on reviews.
started on a DEFY then switched on TCR PRO 1 within a year and will never go back. TCR is so stiff compared to the defy if you like climbing out of the saddle.
So, you think TCR is better for climbing (say 10 deg gradients) given that it has slightly aggressive gear ratio?
@@raghavgoyal14 TCR is for climbing / racing and Defy is for endurance. So TCR will be the way to go if you could handle that geometry.
Top channel!
Hi thanks for these infos ... can i ask something ? Can i get fit with defy ?
Of course... If you ride it!
Great comparison review.
nice video. can edit out about 3 minutes of repetition. both bikes look amazing.
Can I follow you on strava ?
Can you upgrade your audio? It would be easier to watch. Good content though...👍🏼
Shame they dont make an aluminium defy anymore... Mind you the Contend is all the bike you need as an amateur
I think you mentioned all the reasons why I'm going for a Defy. I only started cycling last spring, never owned a bike before that. I've ridden a hybrid bike for 4500km and I now feel fit enough for a road bike.
I also live in a pretty hilly area with a lot of damaged roads, so the extra comfort and lower gears made the Defy the logical choice for me.
Question, I am supposedly between frame sizes on the Defy. Would you recommend a smaller or larger size?
Another great video, thanks!
@@Pedaler I'm 178cm tall and my inseam length is 83cm. I'm gonna try out the M and M/L sizes, but like you said it's difficult to gauge the bike by doing a loop on the parking lot. Especially for me never riding a road bike before.
Obviously I'll talk to the people at the bike shop, was just interested to hear you opinion. Thanks for your reply!
@@zkranc Which sized did you go for?
just own both of them. pretty simple
I just bought my defy, and I regret it so much after watching this video... My goal was to race, my giant shop didn't recommend me well or what... Jeezzzzz
take off all the stem washer at Front Fork for a more aggressive position, your bike still looks cool than a TCR with 3 cm washers. If you are a beginner, Defy is not bad>
Condition and legs beat, not the bike. Give froome a defy and he will show you..
I'm in the same situation man.
you will loose every race with the defy. Even Pogacar could not ride faster than 10 miles per hour with the Defy.
TCR hasnt changed for almost a decade, its frame is easier to bend, its geometry is worse than the defy, i guess ill take it for the wheels but for specs no just no