Giant Defy 3 or TCR2

adano23
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2014-05-30 10:47

What should I buy? My riding goals are (1) may used for TRI event -- not much climbing, 1 time in a year (2) only ride on weekend with other riders, distance is from 40 ~ 60 miles, (3) how to take it back to USA? need special box or others..

My average speed is around 18~20 miles per hour with group riding in city road. Your opinion is welcome.

Paul

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文章關鍵字 Giant Defy 3

traveller777

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2014-05-30 12:55

(1) may used for TRI event -- not much climbing, 1 time in a year
(2) only ride on weekend with other riders, distance is from 40 ~ 60 miles,
(3) how to take it back to USA? need special box or others

My choice is Defy 3.
To Q3.
Yes，It‘s need special box.

sam-liau

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2014-05-30 13:01

Paul 你好!
defy 或是 tcr 應該對於你所提出的三點訴求是沒多大的差異, 你應該要問問自己"騎自行車"這項運動對你而言可以持續多久? "騎自行車"對你的生活品質而言是加分? 減分? 還是不知道? 自行車帶出國很容易,只要拆除前後輪與座椅管和把手裝箱即可, 但會不會有可能還沒運回美國前你就對"騎自行車"感到無趣了呢? 這兩部車差不多, 但坐在車上的人, 就決定這部車的能耐了. (你可能要請人幫忙翻譯成英語.....我寫這句話好像很矛盾, 如果看得懂這句話應該就不用翻譯了! 哈哈!!)

ponfon lin

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2014-05-30 13:27

I also vote for Defy, if you are not particularly interested in racing speed.

You can check the compliments of Defy adv 12~14. It is a bike with comfortable

geometry, although the aluminium can't absorb vibration as much as carbon. The

30t front crankset and the rear Cassette gives you a very easy way to climb up

steep or long hill. I even think that defy is more suitable for an ordinary

rider and tcr is for the athletic rider. Defy adv has very awesome credits

abroad and it really gives me comfort and fast enough speed. Most importantly, I

can ride it all day long without any pain in my back or neck.

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狸貓16

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2014-05-30 14:14

Hello Paul,

Both bikes you quoted are good but they do have differences. Defy is designed for comfort riding at long distances, while TCR is more of an aggresive riding posture. Since you mentioned that TRI event is only annually, I will think Defy is more suitable for your frequent long distance rides.
Packing-wise, the original box which the bike came in is good enough for air travel. You can request for the bike shop to setup the bike but pack it back into the box. I did that and had the bike box onto a plane without any issue.
Hope these help.

adano23

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2014-05-31 0:03

Thanks for sharing. And, I do enjoy riding with my teammates in USA. Normally, we ride Saturday and Sunday with distance from 40 ~ 60 miles. In addition, I also run and swim at weekday night. Anyway, I do understand your point regarding the passion of riding bike.

Paul

Paul

adano23

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2014-05-31 0:09

Thanks for this great information. Should I also need to contact airline for further information? I will take Cathay pacific airline to Japan, then, American Airline to Dallas.

Paul

Paul

youngmth

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2014-05-31 2:41

我買Giant成車,請他們不要組裝,拿車時看看車子沒問題再封箱,直接用原廠的箱子載到桃園機場check-in,飛到美國,完全沒問題.我朋友也都是. 不需要特別包裝,我在桃園機場常常看到原廠的腳踏車箱子,機場地勤都很習慣了. 不過每家航空公司不同,說不定會收費(oversize or overweight).

adano23

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2014-05-31 6:04

Thanks for sharing. Below is my plan

1. Get the bike, and also do the fitting. Then, ride for 2 weeks with minor adjustment if needed.

2. Disassemble it, and put it back to original box. Then, take it back.

3. I will ask airline company for detail if I will travel with my bike box.

4. your opinion for Defy 3 or TCR? I think I will take Defy 3...

Paul

Paul

狸貓16

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2014-06-02 15:10

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You will probably need to check with the various airlines on their package/luggage size regulations. The airline I flew with (Jetstar) just treated the bike box as check-in luggage, though it did came out in the oversized articles/sports equipment belt when I was collecting it. I know some airlines charge extra for weird/large size luggages so do check it out.

Your plan sounds good, have fun!