Viking Elite vs Triban 500 SE vs Giant Defy 5 2014

[deethz]

Hey i would like to buy my first road bike, and i need some help

Which one is the best bike out of this three ?

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/159195/products/viking-elite-road-bike.aspx
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-500-se-road-bike-black-id_8306187.html
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Defy-5-2014-Road-Bike_66376.htm

I saw that triban 5 is really popular, not sure if 500 se is the same or not.
Also saw that lots of people recommend defy 5.
Didnt see a single review on Viking Elite, but i guess its must be good if its £640 originally.

Sorry about my english, just came to uk a month ago, and thanks a lot for the help.

edit: i have made a fast vote if u are not registered but u want to help me

http://strawpoll.me/2301380

Thanks !

 

[themosquitoking]

I'm starting to think the Triban 500se is a bit of a rip off. £70 more than the current t3 and the only improvement seems to be the carbon forks. Anyway out of that list i would go for the Defy. Purely because the viking appears to have thumb shifters while the giant doesn't.

 

[pclay]

I would not get viking. Triban or giant are better brands.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Viking are a better brand than they get credit for IMO.

I've seen them used to train for and complete IMUK on more than one occasion, so they must be at least OK.

Angelfishsolo formerly of this parish used to swear by his as well, said it was a cracking bike but I can't remember which model it was TBH.

That said I wouldn't buy one myself

So from the 3 you've posted, (and if you held a gun to my head), I'd probably go for the Triban, but TBH this is based on 1. aesthetics and 2. I just don't like Giants

Although with your budget and if I'm being totally honest I'd buy second hand, that way you'll get a LOT more bang for your buck.

Eg: A mate of mine has just got a Cannondale Synapse 105 for £250, so there are definitely bargains out there

 

[Cuchilo]

My Defy 5 has thumb shifters and I wouldn't discount any bike that had them . Its not that hard to use them . You just need a brain and thumbs .
I wouldn't put decathlon or planet x on the same level as giant though .

 

[deethz]

Okay so everyone recommended Triban. Also someone messaged me and linked that bike http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-f95-sora-wiggle-exclusive/

Holy shoot.

Now i am deciding between the two.

Felt F95 Sora Wiggle Exclusive or Triban 500 SE ?

 

[Bryony]

Defy 5!

 

[willium38]

The Triban 5 is on offer at the min @ 329 for the xs size

 

[uclown2002]

Okay so everyone recommended Triban. Also someone messaged me and linked that bike http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-f95-sora-wiggle-exclusive/

Holy ****.

Now i am deciding between the two.

Felt F95 Sora Wiggle Exclusive or Triban 500 SE ?

or
Another Felt 95

 

[deethz]

The Triban 5 is on offer at the min @ 329 for the xs size

yes but i am 185 cm so that doesnt really matter for me

or
Another Felt 95

I am a complete newbie, which one is better this or the wiggle exclusive ?

i really love the 2014 felt 95 white looks, but if the other one is better i will stick to that

I will mostly use my bike to go to work (about 6 miles a day)

but who knows i really like them so i might just go to random cycling to do some cardio

 

[uclown2002]

yes but i am 185 cm so that doesnt really matter for me




I am a complete newbie, which one is better this or the wiggle exclusive ?

i really love the 2014 felt 95 white looks, but if the other one is better i will stick to that

I will mostly use my bike to go to work (about 6 miles a day)

but who knows i really like them so i might just go to random cycling to do some cardio

The wiggle felt 95 is 2013 model but colour is exclusive to wiggle. The merlin felt 95 is 2014 model, but specs otherwise look the same.
The merlin bike is 'boxed' so unsure what needs to be done to get it on the road; the wiggle one will obviously be boxed but suspect it will be almost built.
I'd chose the one I liked the look of!
Edit:- the felt F95 2014 at wiggle is £527!!

 

[deethz]

The wiggle felt 95 is 2013 model but colour is exclusive to wiggle. The merlin felt 95 is 2014 model, but specs otherwise look the same.
The merlin bike is 'boxed' so unsure what needs to be done to get it on the road; the wiggle one will obviously be boxed but suspect it will be almost built.
I'd chose the one I liked the look of!
Edit:- the felt F95 2014 at wiggle is £527!!

i will purchase the F95 2014 version, thank you so much for your help uclown2002 really appreciated, have a nice day !