Giant Defy Adv 3 vs Felt Z85

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Subject: Giant Defy Adv 3 vs Felt Z85
Hey everyone!

I'm looking at getting my first road bike and I shopped around yesterday at some of the bike shops here in town. I found the two bikes that I liked that fit my budget (under $1,100) were the Giant Defy Adv 3 and the Felt Z85.

The Felt Z85 has Shimano 105 and the Giant has Tiagra. The Felt is listed at $1079 and the Giant at $980. I've heard plenty about going for a 105 setup, but was wondering if anyone would have any pros of going with the Giant? I know I am aware that the Giant uses disc brakes.

The Felt:
http://www.wgwheelworks.com/m/product/felt-bicycles-z85-213524-1.ht...

Giant:
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.advanced.3/187...

Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks!


2015-10-15 1:07 PM
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Subject: RE: Giant Defy Adv 3 vs Felt Z85
I have an older Felt Z85 and it still does pretty good for me as I have improved as a cyclist. I am planning to possibly downsize and put clip-ons and Di2 on my Z85 for next season. My estimates show that I can almost exactly match my tri fit on the Z85 with clip-ons, stem adjustments, and a forward seatpost.

I am sure Giants are good bikes too so I cant say what is better. 105 is a pretty good upgrade from Tiagra, my wife's bike has Tiagra and some of the parts are pretty rough.
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