Giant Liv Thrive CoMax or Specialized Vita Compt?

[Pootle72]

What are your thoughts on this bike? Anyone got one? I'm swaying towards getting this as my commuter and for some rd rides out with friends. Also thinking I could put bigger tyres on for when I go a little off rd on the gravel tracks. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

 

[vickster]

Do you specifically want flat bars?
Carbon bikes can be problematic when it comes to racks and mudguards which might be limiting

Perhaps look at the Brava SLR?

 

[Pootle72]

Thanks Vickster. I'm edging towards flat bars as I think they will be better for me in traffic. However, I have test ridden the Brava SLR and liked it, particularly the smooth gear change but it did seem heavy to me although it's described as lightweight. I think the stock tyres on it may have been weighing it down but can't be sure. Have you got a Brava? How is it on the hills which I need a bit of help on gear wise

 

[vickster]

No Brava myself

I have three drop bar bikes, and a Whyte flatbar

Personally the comax is a nice colour but a fugly design

I like a rack and mudguards on a commuter which would discount carbon for me. Carbon for weekend toy

 

[martinclive]

Mrs Martinclive has the basic thrive 2 - nice bike for most purposes and half the price (but no discs)

Watch out on sizing as they only make 3 sizes and big jumps between them

 

[Pootle72]

Any thoughts on this folks? Specialized Vita Compt JE James currently have £500 knocked off the 2016 model and I think it might tick my boxes although I'm still tempted by the LIV Thrive Comax Appreciate any advice, I've been looking for a while now!

 

[Bicykell]

Mrs Bicykell also has the Thrive2. Very sweet looking bike, light and comfortable. She preferred it to the Comax.