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Have to agree I dont find that Mach 720 a pretty bike.
Nor do I. The Mach 740 though......
Have to agree I dont find that Mach 720 a pretty bike.
That could happen to any bike /supplierHow about ridiculous delivery times, with the added bonus of having seat stays break on the first bumpy ride?
I test rode this the other week. Admittedly not the same bike you were talking about.Thanks everyone. Being shallow, I don't like the b'twin. They're a good bike, my wife has one and it has been grand.
I'm open to other brands but preferably one I could go and sit on before buying which rules out Planet X, Canyon and Ribble really with me being based in NI. I agree on the bang for buck thing though so won't entirely rule them out.
That willier is lovely indeed.
Anyone any further thoughts on the Giant? pros and cons? Any owners?
I test rode this the other week. Admittedly not the same bike you were talking about.
The Giant Propel Advanced SL 1
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It's lovely, and a fine piece of kit, but I couldn't live with the evil geometery. And having seen what's available for the 5 grand asking price, I think I'll leave it for the water cooler summer wobbly warriors, who will no doubt love it.
( that said, I may still be a massive hypocrite and get one, but in the Giant Alpecin colours).
Very lovely indeed, slightly (ahem) out of my reach pricewise.....
I also like the Merida reacto, thanks for that @Travs.
Is there much of a difference between 105 and Ultegra in real world use? Am I safer to plump for Ultegra at the purchase stage when it obviously works out a bit better value?
Is that 11 speed 5800 105?In my experience the Ultegra is much more precise, and light actioned , than the equivalent 105 set. If you can get the Ultegra set, over the 105, it's well worth it. When I ride my 105 specced Carbon bike, after having ridden the Ultegra specced bike, it feels clunky and agricultural in comparison.
£5 grand and you need to take a saw to the seat post to get it the correct heightI test rode this the other week. Admittedly not the same bike you were talking about.
The Giant Propel Advanced SL 1
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It's lovely, and a fine piece of kit, but I couldn't live with the evil geometery. And having seen what's available for the 5 grand asking price, I think I'll leave it for the water cooler summer wobbly warriors, who will no doubt love it.
( that said, I may still be a massive hypocrite and get one, but in the Giant Alpecin colours).
Thanks everyone. Being shallow, I don't like the b'twin. They're a good bike, my wife has one and it has been grand.
I'm open to other brands but preferably one I could go and sit on before buying which rules out Planet X, Canyon and Ribble really with me being based in NI. I agree on the bang for buck thing though so won't entirely rule them out.
That willier is lovely indeed.
Anyone any further thoughts on the Giant? pros and cons? Any owners?
I bought a Propel last year, not this model though. Great test ride for 2 hours or so on level roads, but using it on the hillier and less well maintained roads near home I found it harsh and uncomfortable, hard work on hills too.
Sold it after a few weeks....
Yes.Is that 11 speed 5800 105?
They actually do that at the Giant shop, as part of the 'Power fit'. The post is cut to size.£5 grand and you need to take a saw to the seat post to get it the correct height