Giant Defy Composite 2 - 2014 AND Neos Pro computer- Review

Being new to road cycling, I give you my assessment of the Giant Defy Composite 2, the 2014 model. This is my first road bike, I don't have much to compare to except for an old Motobécane I've been on. Please ask any questions you can think of, and I will try to get back to you.

[@juanjeremy2012]

i would have gotten a higher grade carbon but thats a nice looking bike i love the paint job. u did a nice job chatting about the bike, i think im gonna get one of these in november

[@kelvinmulder]

I did not know you did roadcycling too. Awesome! I have a Giant Defy 3 from 2013. Also doing mountainbiking, cross country.

[@kelvinmulder]

Why do you wear normal trousers by the way?!

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

+Kelvin Mulder just trying to keep the video modest.

[@closeupeyes]

I've had this computer for years but still can't get altitude, temperature, or gradient to work. Any tips?

[@Stevens_Images]

Very nice job! That was the best review I've ever seen on a Defy!

[@cbgjosh3592]

1 year later

[@simonpang2320]

I like the last few seconds.

[@cryptopirate8880]

i just bought a giant tcr composite 2 like new for 700 US, did i get a deal on this tcr2 composite 2014?

[@elvincruz8640]

Not all 105 comps, Cassette Shimano Tiagra 12x30, 10-speed Chain KMC X10 SL Crankset Shimano R565, 34/50 Brakes Shimano 561

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

You are correct. As I learned more about the bike, realized the same. Thanks!

[@calgary2800]

I would take off the reflectors. I heard they will ruin the spoke in time due to the weight.

[@Orgakoyd]

+cbr9927 But if he were to be in the little ring he'd be cross-chained in the opposite direction (small, small) Or he would have to be over geared.

[@chemistryguy100]

Ah, video turned out well!

[@TheUkkelikakkeli]

Great review! Awesome looking bike too!

[@jemuel011]

How's your pants? I was also thinking of buying a road bike but I am concerned about the chain having no chain guard.

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Jemuel You can just roll up the pant leg once or twice, or you can put a rubber band around it to keep it from the chain.

[@kwuchai]

105 5800 came out after new months... feel bad for u

[@slafkec]

Hi, nice review. I see that you have size M. Have you measured the weight of the bike, I mean factory weight - without the pedals, seat bag weather bottles?

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Hi! Actually I have the size M-L (medium large), and I didn't weight it accurately before the pedals and cyclocomputer parts were installed. So I just weighed it with those components and subtracted the pedal weight as listed on box, and the weight comes to be at about 19.5 lbs. Oh, and another difference now is that the front tire is a continental gatorskin instead of the Giant PR-3. Hope that helps.

[@schumifan78]

Nice vid mate, beautiful bike too : )

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

I tell you, riding this thing is such a pleasure.

[@Lion19722]

Nice vids. Thanks. What helmet have you got?

[@caolanoh1]

This was nearly a perfect video. The trousers are horrendous

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Yes, those are not intended for cycling. Just trying to stay modest.

[@KayReezy07]

Never trust a man who uses big chainring and big cog on the cassette

[@naedynot1]

+Kay Reezy Everyone I see riding compacts is constantly on the big ring and the bigger cogs on the back. But if you ever say something to them about it, they look at you as though you're a nutcase.

[@estiviherrera4723]

Good job like how you started

[@Thomass7586]

Just ride. It does not have to be a fashion show.

[@koukimonzta]

i love the bike I have the composite 1 til I saw a crack on the seatpost.

[@Cspencer317]

I can tell this is your first Road Bike...You should talk more about the Specs of the bike: -Number of teeth on the rear cassette...Min - Max (It's important b/c it determines how well the bike can climb) -Number of teeth on the crankset -weight of the bike -Types of pedals you can buy (commuter/clipless, types of clip less pedals, etc.) -There are 5 types of Giant Defy bikes (not 3) - Talk about the difference between other Shimano components (i.e. - Claris, Tiagra, 105, Dura Ace, etc.) Overall: Great Review/Explanation on the computer. Not really a good review on the bike.

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Thanks for the feedback! Always learning.

[@rb385354]

Why use carbon bike for your first road bike? if you crash (I don't wish that upon anyone, but that's just part of the sport) aluminum is much safer than carbon, I was on my Scott S50 for 3 years before I switched to the carbon tarmac

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Robin Chen, 1.5 years going strong, no crashes yet. Thank Jesus and be careful.

[@mdalamin8297]

28mm tyre will fit?

[@cryptopirate8880]

giant tcr 2 composite and this defy are different bikes @m i correct?

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

Yes, they’re different. This one is in between the two.

[@cryptopirate8880]

ReviewOutdoorGear which one is the top bike in this series of bikes ?

[@Edsipad]

You are missing bike shorts! Haha

[@SAMI-gc1hx]

bikes with fork suspension is much better

[@ReviewOutdoorGear]

asaf sami On higher end road bikes, the forks are made from carbon fiber, which is designed to act as a shock absorber. :)

[@polski1986]

asaf sami fork suspension slows you down ... specially on hills. Fitness bikes have thicker tirers and probably dont even need supspension

[@mdalamin8297]

28mm tyre will fit?

[@mdalamin8297]

28mm tyre will fit?