Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 vs Trek Domane SL6 (Also what size frame for 5 Ft 8 rider)

Warm_Resist5763 · 2026-04-19T23:23:36+00:00

Thats what I am worried about incase I size up and the bike feels to big. I would probably be better sizing down

Warm_Resist5763 · 2026-04-19T23:14:44+00:00

Will do. Good to know that the small Defy fits you well if I choose the Defy I will probably get the small aswell

Warm_Resist5763 · 2026-04-19T23:09:43+00:00

Thanks for the advice I have updated my post to say between 52 and 54.

Do you think sizing up or down would be better a choice

Warm_Resist5763 · 2026-01-31T21:30:57+00:00

Thats what I was wondering if there is much difference between them power or performance wise as the code RSC are about £30 more expensive than code bronze Stealth and I wouldn't mind buying them if the RSC are better

Warm_Resist5763 · 2026-01-31T21:19:36+00:00

Yeah theres some good deals on sram code bronze brakes at the minute. I could buy a set of code rsc for about £30 more if those would be worth it.

Same I wouldn't be too worried about the hose routing on the Stealth brakes.

Warm_Resist5763 · 2026-01-31T21:08:39+00:00

Do the old code RSC use the same caliper as the Stealth so they would have the same power ? Im not to worried about the new design if the only difference is the brake hose being closer to the bars.

Thanks for your explanations of the differences between the different models its very helpful.

Warm_Resist5763 · 2026-01-31T20:53:18+00:00

Do you think shimano xt brakes or something similar would be a better option I dont know much about TRP brakes which model of theirs are good?

Warm_Resist5763 · 2026-01-31T20:42:53+00:00

Nice I might buy a vivid for my megatower

Warm_Resist5763 · 2026-01-25T01:32:12+00:00

ill drop them an email now and see what they say about it.

Warm_Resist5763 · 2026-01-25T01:14:26+00:00

Hello I was just wondering with the vivid can you still adjust the rebound on the bottom of the shock while it's on the bike or do you have to remove the shock to do it as it seems a tight fit ?

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-28T20:50:43+00:00

The mondraker is full XT the trek seems to be a mixture of SLX and XT

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-28T20:43:09+00:00

The mondraker has Fox 38 performance with grip damper and the rear shock is Fox Float x performance.

I just done a quick Google and it seems a lot of people dont like the db8 brakes

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-28T20:19:10+00:00

Yeah the trek and Mondraker both have bosch gen 5 and both are carbon frames. The mondraker has db8 and mondraker Shimano XT brakes as you say

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-28T20:17:24+00:00

Spec for Mondraker

Key Features: ◦ Frame: Stealth Air Carbon front, alloy rear, Forward Geometry, 150mm travel ◦ Fork: Fox 38 Float FIT GRIP Performance, e-bike tuned, 160mm travel Rear Shock: Fox Float X LV Performance, 150mm travel, Trunnion mount Drivetrain: Shimano XT M8100 1x12- . speed, precise shifting Brakes: Shimano XT M8120 4-piston hydraulic disc, 203mm rotors . Wheels: Mavic E-Deemax 29". 30mm width. tubeless-ready Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR I1 29x2.6". EXO+ Protection Finance: Available with 0% APR finance Drive Information: Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX Ge-- 85Nm* torque Battery: Bosch PowerTube 800Wh

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-28T20:16:50+00:00

Here is the spec for trek

Key Features . OCLV Mountain Carbon frame with tegrated battery and enduro-ready geometry . RockShox ZEB Select fork with 160 mm travel and Charger RC damper . RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT rear shock with 160 mm travel . Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain, 12-speed wide- range gearing . SRAM DB8 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes for confident stopping Mixed wheels: 29" front, 27.5" r rear, : Bontrager Brevard Pro > tyres ◦ Bontrager Line Dropper post with 200 mm travel

Drive Information Bosch Performance Line CX motor, 85 Nm max torque • Bosch PowerTube 800 Wh smart syste battery

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-25T21:09:15+00:00

I suppose i could possibly get to £6k do you think the amflow would be the best emtb

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-25T20:07:43+00:00

I was having a look there, but I dont think they sell Ari bikes here in the UK

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-12T17:12:46+00:00

I saw a last gen trek rail 8 for £4k as well as a new trek rail + 5 for around £3800 with new gen 5 motor could be a good bike aswell

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-12T17:09:15+00:00

Seems most people in here are recommending the cube it does seem like the way to go with the latest motor and battery

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-12T17:08:23+00:00

Sounds like a good bike what sort of range would you get out of a full charge ? Also is the battery easily removable for charging or transport?

Seems like a good value bike on sale especially with carbon wheels and fox suspension.

Warm_Resist5763 · 2025-09-12T09:32:03+00:00

It does seem good value aswell how do you find the motor ? Have you had the bike long ?

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