£1000 road bike budget(used)

[vickster]

No chance of that. I’m in central Scotland Bike is around 500 miles away

Then you’ll need to take a punt if it’s what you want and the size is fine. Have you ridden one at least?

 

[fraz101]

Then you’ll need to take a punt if it’s what you want and the size is fine. Have you ridden one at least?

Never ridden Defy or TCR unfortunately

 

[vickster]

Never ridden Defy or TCR unfortunately

It’s a lot to spend on a bike never tried, but up to you

 

[fraz101]

It’s a lot to spend on a bike never tried, but up to you

Yes you are right.

There was no way I was getting to test ride at my local giant retailer.

It’s difficult to get a ride on one especially when buying used

 

[vickster]

Yep the issue with buying used unfortunately

 

[fraz101]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

This one is about 1.5hours drive away.

 

[vickster]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

This one is about 1.5hours drive away.

But it’s small, while you said ML is ok. Wait for the right size

 

[fraz101]

Giant defy advanced 2
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms


Been for sale for a couple weeks.

Perfect for me except I’m not sure on the colour…..

 

[vickster]

Giant defy advanced 2
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms


Been for sale for a couple weeks.

Perfect for me except I’m not sure on the colour…..

Presumably you’ve checked it is still available?
Go see it if it’s what you want.
At least it’s not black

 

[fraz101]

Presumably you’ve checked it is still available?
Go see it if it’s what you want.
At least it’s not black

Yes.

The colour is a bit like Marmite…..?

 

[vickster]

Yes.

The colour is a bit like Marmite…..?

Well not really as that’s a dark brown

 

[monkers]

Giant defy advanced 2
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms


Been for sale for a couple weeks.

Perfect for me except I’m not sure on the colour…..

I really like the colour and would be happy to own that, and would pay that price which considering you get pedals and cleats included, looks to be fair. Looks cared for too.

One small thing to note - advert says 'full 105' - the chainset isn't, though still Shimano.

 

[vickster]

Link doesn’t work

 

[fraz101]

Giant Defy Advanced 2 ML (2020) Road Bike **superb**
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

 

[vickster]

Giant Defy Advanced 2 ML (2020) Road Bike **superb**
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

Go see it but didn’t you lower your budget?
No one can really tell you what you should buy. If you like it, fits you, in budget, buy it