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  • As we (and Giant) have said already, this bike is all about all-round DateMon Apr 24, 2023 3:35 am
    Topic by cycling. Forum: Board Agreement

    As we (and Giant) have said already, this bike is all about all-round comfort, which means you get super plush 32mm tyres and Giant's bump-taming tech at the seatpost and handlebar. You can see the D-shape at the seatpost, and the idea is to dampen vibration which should result in a smooth, compliant ride.

  • handlebar system to tame lumps and bumps on the road. DateMon Apr 24, 2023 3:35 am
    Topic by cycling. Forum: Board Agreement

    While we'd recommend a wheel and brake upgrade when you've got to grips with it, the Scultura Disc 200 is a great entry into road riding. The Contend is Giant's all-round road bike option, in between the endurance-focussed Defy and the racier TCR. While our most recent review was of a higher-specced Contend, we've recommended this version as the geometry is very similar, and a lot of the tech remains such as tubeless-ready wheels and tyres out of the box and Giant's D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar system to tame lumps and bumps on the road.

  • mechanical disc brakes provide plenty of stopping powerDateMon Apr 24, 2023 3:35 am
    Topic by cycling. Forum: Board Agreement

    mechanical disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power while being easy to adjust. The Scultura Disc 200 frame has a very enjoyable ride feel with no harshness or irritating amounts of road buzz coming through to your contact points, according to our reviewer. It's fitted with 25mm tyres, but there is clearance for 28mm tyres if you want to make the ride even more comfortable.

  • This is the most affordable disc brake-equipped SculturaDateMon Apr 24, 2023 3:34 am
    Topic by cycling. Forum: Board Agreement

    This is the most affordable disc brake-equipped Scultura on offer from Merida, and our review praised the excellent alloy frame with a comfortable, all-day ride quality. Admittedly it is over £1,000 at the retail asking price nowadays, but we've included it because you still can get it for less with various retailers.

    With Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting, you get a good spread of gears to help you on hills and the

  • It makes the Boardman feel like a much more expensive bike when you're riding itDateMon Apr 24, 2023 3:34 am
    Topic by cycling. Forum: Board Agreement

    then the Boardman SLR 8.8 is a close runner-up. 10-speed Shimano Tiagra components and disc brakes are very welcome at this price point, and the ride from the 6061 aluminium frame and carbon fork ain't bad either.

    With things like triple butting and slender tube profiles where it matters, the SLR 8.8 gives a great ride feel. It's firm, and as stiff as it needs to be, while taking the edge off the high-frequency buzz coming up from the surface of the road. It makes the Boardman feel like a much more expensive bike when you're riding it.

    Like many entry-level road bikes the SLR 8.8 a little weighty at 10.4kg for a medium on our scales,but the great spec and ride feel more makes up for this when you're paying well under a grand.

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