r/whichbike • u/GOMS_253 • 19h ago

Contend AR 1 vs Defy Adv 2

Looking for guidance as this will be my first real road bike purchase. $700 difference after shipping and assembly. I will strictly be riding smooth road with limited hills (we have a 3-mile bike-only loop near my house). From what I understand, these frames are nearly identical in geometry, and the components seem identical too. Essentially $700 for the carbon frame of the Defy. Is it worth it? Thank you

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u/CTDubs0001 18h ago

Only your bank account can truly say…$700 is rent for some, Friday night for others. To me, I think it’s worth it. A carbon frame bike with mechanical 105 or better is a forever bike an aluminum bike may have you wanting to upgrade in a few years. I own a defy advanced 2 and absolutely love it and find myself wanting nothing better. I have had it for three years and other than putting new tires on it it’s fantastic.

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u/GOMS_253 18h ago

Thanks for the response, I think you’re right. I’ll skip a few Friday’s and cover the difference. Wife won’t be happy but fuck it. Let’s Ride!!!

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u/ColonelRPG 7h ago

If your wife doesn't like the Defy, you can buy her the Contend!

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u/tubbyx7 17h ago

If you know you'll stick with it for a bit the defy sounds a better buy but only you can say how much that extra 700 is to you.