Just came across this bike, Its priced at £629.99 but if you put code SAVE25 in then the price will come down to £604.99. Which i think is fantastic price for a fantastic bike. All the sizes apart from XL are available. This offer is only until Monday though so better grab it before it runs out.
Frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Fork Hybrid Composite, OverDrive Steerer
Shock N/A
Handlebar Giant Connect
Stem Giant Sport
Seatpost Giant D-Fuse Composite
Saddle Giant Performance Road
Pedals Wellgo with clips and straps
Shifters Shimano 105 22 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
Brakes Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot
Brake Levers Shimano 105
Cassette Shimano 105 11x32
Chain KMC X11L
Crankset Shimano RS500 34/50
Bottom Bracket Shimano PressFit
Rims Giant P-R2
Hubs Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing
Spokes Sapim Race
Tyres Giant P-SL1 front/rear specific, 700x25mm
Weight The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All Giant bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.
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mjr600
22 Jan 176#9
If you need stabilisers then I wouldn't suggest this is the bike for you, start easy by learning to just stand and walk, try picking your hands up from the ground to avoid them dragging and scuffing the knuckles. Keep the jaw closed to avoid dribbling and avoid eye contact with children, they can be nasty little critters known to take advantage of the lower orders. Soon and with luck evolution may be kind to you, many generations down the line a distant cousin may just learn to ride a bike and understand the subtle art of humour. :wink:
frakison
22 Jan 175#14
That's a bit unfair, there are idiots on BOTH sides, the problem nowadays is that everyone is so highly strung that the slightest error results in disproportionate anger :disappointed:
This or the Tesco Richmond @£70?
Best Wishes,
Trolly McTroll
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Gordinho
23 Jan 17#25
It's a vicious circle, road users love to get self righteous about other groups. I'm a cyclist and a driver and can see the faults in all three groups-I'm not letting motorcyclists off scot free! :smiley:
johnnystorm
23 Jan 17#24
Nope. Fault of the motorist if they treat everyone badly because of their experiences with someone else.
Too much of a generalisation anyway. There are idiots making their way about on all forms of transport. The trick is to not tar everyone with the same brush. Vast majority of people I encounter on the roads are perfectly fine.
iamdes
22 Jan 173#22
This or the Tesco Richmond @£70?
Best Wishes,
Trolly McTroll
(p.s. voted hot)
frakison to iamdes
22 Jan 171#23
Serious or trolling.... I'm not sure!!!! :smiley:
nougat
22 Jan 171#21
I would say the idiots are the same people with low temper thresholds. I've seen Motorists giving abuse to bikes because they can't get past a group and they had a bike roof rack fully loaded!
KareemSaid
22 Jan 17#1
@ Rutland
Seems a good price. Bit annoyingly cheap of them not to include a 105 chainset at the least when it really can't be costing them much in bulk or even going the whole hog!
White bar tape is never a good idea for any bike.
Apart from that pretty good deal and ideal for a beginner!
rev6 to KareemSaid
22 Jan 17#2
Most do that. Saves them dosh. I guess all that matters.
Beginner haha :smile:
villan57 to KareemSaid
22 Jan 171#7
Can you fit stabilisers to it then ? :smirk:
morrig to KareemSaid
22 Jan 17#20
Have used white or mix for years ,no problem with the vinyl foam types but when they where cotton type agreed.
chaffordred
22 Jan 171#19
Except it's not got a 32 chainring. It's a 34/50 compact which is the same compact crankset ratios that Carlos Sastre won the Tour de France on in 2008 and he was hardly a beginner.
pvfc247
22 Jan 171#18
Dear Santa
konkywonky
22 Jan 17#17
Good value at the price and should hold it's value well if you sell it on at a later date.
The PR-2 wheelset is bombproof although does come in at around 1900g, perfectly fine unless you do a lot of climbing.
basergorkobal
22 Jan 171#15
Great bike at a great price.
This frame will appeal to more casual riders, weekend warriors and commuters. It should be more comfortable and responsive than a cheap carbon frame. And should last longer. Stick a better set of wheels and it's a brilliant sportive bike.
Macdory to basergorkobal
22 Jan 17#16
Agreed - I'd suggest that Fulcrum 5's would be a decent and economic upgrade appropriate for this bike
Good frame which you can upgrade components on as they break - no urgent need to change anything until you get some good km's in
frakison
22 Jan 175#14
That's a bit unfair, there are idiots on BOTH sides, the problem nowadays is that everyone is so highly strung that the slightest error results in disproportionate anger :disappointed:
nougat
22 Jan 171#13
I'm too sensitive to dare ride a bike on the road these days. The arrogance of the few peltonians has increased the hate from motorists to all bikes whether they are kids or grandpas'.
Fault- Bradley wiggins.
johnnystorm
22 Jan 171#4
The RS500 against isn't *that* much heavier than a 105 but it much cheaper for you the rider to replace the chainrings when they wear out. The RS500 uses standard 5 bolt 110bcd rings. The 105 uses Shimano-only 4 bolt 110 rings so you have to buy their replacements.
KareemSaid to johnnystorm
22 Jan 17#12
Didn't know that as still on 10 speed as it's more than enough for me an I can't smash a double. Really smacks of trying to force you to stick with them. SRAM still have 5 bolt.
Maybe the Tektros are decent on here but the 105 5800 are very well rated and any stock Tektros haven't been great IMO
It's a good price and the 32t chainring suggests this is aimed at beginners who want an introduction to road cycling.
Lots of bikes cheaper for beginners around £400 or even full carbon around this price.
The irony for a beginner to road cycling and completely new to it is without doing a lot of research or knowing people to recommend things then a lot of people will learn the most expensive way either buying a new bike outright, through CTW or insurance.
Once you have learnt from your mistakes you'll know what to look out for and you can pick up some really decent bikes for about 1/2 this price
Copperface
22 Jan 17#11
Might not get the cashback if using a code but might as well try the 3.45% TCB as well and see if it slips through :smiley:
nougat
22 Jan 171#8
More than £600 for a pushbike without peddles. I blame Bradley Wiggins for all these bikers.
If you need stabilisers then I wouldn't suggest this is the bike for you, start easy by learning to just stand and walk, try picking your hands up from the ground to avoid them dragging and scuffing the knuckles. Keep the jaw closed to avoid dribbling and avoid eye contact with children, they can be nasty little critters known to take advantage of the lower orders. Soon and with luck evolution may be kind to you, many generations down the line a distant cousin may just learn to ride a bike and understand the subtle art of humour. :wink:
sausages74
22 Jan 17#6
very good value. one of the best alloy frames out.
johnnystorm
22 Jan 17#5
Back to the deal....nice bike, agree on white bar tape! :smile:
Macdory
22 Jan 173#3
It is quite exciting, but surely not that much ...
Opening post
Frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Fork Hybrid Composite, OverDrive Steerer
Shock N/A
Handlebar Giant Connect
Stem Giant Sport
Seatpost Giant D-Fuse Composite
Saddle Giant Performance Road
Pedals Wellgo with clips and straps
Shifters Shimano 105 22 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
Brakes Tektro TK-R540 Giant Specific, Dual Pivot
Brake Levers Shimano 105
Cassette Shimano 105 11x32
Chain KMC X11L
Crankset Shimano RS500 34/50
Bottom Bracket Shimano PressFit
Rims Giant P-R2
Hubs Giant Performance Tracker Road, Sealed Bearing
Spokes Sapim Race
Tyres Giant P-SL1 front/rear specific, 700x25mm
Weight The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All Giant bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.
Top comments
Bye :smiley:
Best Wishes,
Trolly McTroll
(p.s. voted hot)
Latest comments (25)
Too much of a generalisation anyway. There are idiots making their way about on all forms of transport. The trick is to not tar everyone with the same brush. Vast majority of people I encounter on the roads are perfectly fine.
Best Wishes,
Trolly McTroll
(p.s. voted hot)
Seems a good price. Bit annoyingly cheap of them not to include a 105 chainset at the least when it really can't be costing them much in bulk or even going the whole hog!
White bar tape is never a good idea for any bike.
Apart from that pretty good deal and ideal for a beginner!
Beginner haha :smile:
The PR-2 wheelset is bombproof although does come in at around 1900g, perfectly fine unless you do a lot of climbing.
This frame will appeal to more casual riders, weekend warriors and commuters. It should be more comfortable and responsive than a cheap carbon frame. And should last longer. Stick a better set of wheels and it's a brilliant sportive bike.
Good frame which you can upgrade components on as they break - no urgent need to change anything until you get some good km's in
Fault- Bradley wiggins.
Maybe the Tektros are decent on here but the 105 5800 are very well rated and any stock Tektros haven't been great IMO
It's a good price and the 32t chainring suggests this is aimed at beginners who want an introduction to road cycling.
Lots of bikes cheaper for beginners around £400 or even full carbon around this price.
The irony for a beginner to road cycling and completely new to it is without doing a lot of research or knowing people to recommend things then a lot of people will learn the most expensive way either buying a new bike outright, through CTW or insurance.
Once you have learnt from your mistakes you'll know what to look out for and you can pick up some really decent bikes for about 1/2 this price
Bye :smiley:
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