2024 Defy Adv vs. 2024 Caledonia. Similar price $3200, both 105 12 speed mechanical, both with press fit bottom brackets. Anything else I should consider?? Which color maybe??
I have the 11 speed version of that Cervelo and love it. The paint looks amazing in the sun. Bike handles great and is very comfortable. 10/10 would buy again.
MotorBet234 on
I’ve got the Caledonia as well, just in the Ultegra Di2 12-speed version. LOVE the paint scheme, looks amazing in the sun and gets constant compliments. The bike comes alive with better wheels on it – I had a set of Zipp 303S that I swapped on. I also changed out the bars for something more ergonomic as the stock ones didn’t agree with me. Other than that I’ve had the bike for a year and have zero complaints, it’s a great ride.
LegDayDE on
Whichever color you like the most I suppose. Giant Defys are SUPER underrated though and don’t get talked about enough. The Defy has been a great bike for the last 10+ years through multiple generations. Always get top scores in reviews.
jackolythe on
defy. That understem cabling is clean af
TysonMarconi on
Giant crankset isn’t 105. Its FC-RS520, so bit heavier and downgrade. Revolt has semi-internal cable routing through the stem, so it’s kind of clean but annoying to maintain still.
sonygoup on
Cervelo any day
NorthNorthAmerican on
If you’re going to be riding long distances or rough roads:
The Giant has a seatpost and handlebar that flex, making the ride super comfy.
I have their gravel bike with the same seatpost/handlebar combo and it’s a little like having suspension. Especially the seatpost.
Ol_Man_J on
I have the Caledonia as well, about 2000 miles on it since August of 2023. I love that it takes full fenders and 34’s in the summer. I rode it year round in the PNW, logging plenty of wet miles with no BB issues
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I have the 11 speed version of that Cervelo and love it. The paint looks amazing in the sun. Bike handles great and is very comfortable. 10/10 would buy again.
I’ve got the Caledonia as well, just in the Ultegra Di2 12-speed version. LOVE the paint scheme, looks amazing in the sun and gets constant compliments. The bike comes alive with better wheels on it – I had a set of Zipp 303S that I swapped on. I also changed out the bars for something more ergonomic as the stock ones didn’t agree with me. Other than that I’ve had the bike for a year and have zero complaints, it’s a great ride.
Whichever color you like the most I suppose. Giant Defys are SUPER underrated though and don’t get talked about enough. The Defy has been a great bike for the last 10+ years through multiple generations. Always get top scores in reviews.
defy. That understem cabling is clean af
Giant crankset isn’t 105. Its FC-RS520, so bit heavier and downgrade. Revolt has semi-internal cable routing through the stem, so it’s kind of clean but annoying to maintain still.
Cervelo any day
If you’re going to be riding long distances or rough roads:
The Giant has a seatpost and handlebar that flex, making the ride super comfy.
I have their gravel bike with the same seatpost/handlebar combo and it’s a little like having suspension. Especially the seatpost.
I have the Caledonia as well, about 2000 miles on it since August of 2023. I love that it takes full fenders and 34’s in the summer. I rode it year round in the PNW, logging plenty of wet miles with no BB issues
Bet KHS makes the fram