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UK delivery

If your item is in stock and ordered before 12pm, we will do our best to despatch your order the day you place it. In busy times we tell you how long it will take us to process it.

The above does not apply to bikes, which we have to assemble and inspect before repacking for dispatch. Typically we try to have bike orders dispatched within 3-5 days, but in busier times it may take longer. In those cases we'll let you know of longer than expected delivery times.

Please bear in mind that we are closed on Wednesdays, so no items will be dispatched then.

Free postage over £40

For small items we use Royal Mail's 48 service which has a delivery time of typically 2-3 days from dispatch; though you do have the option to upgrade to 24 which is generally next-day from dispatch if you require your order sooner. Please note in some cases the item will need to be signed for, so please provide an address where someone will be in.

Orders of over £40 will qualify for free standard postage with Royal Mail 48. This may exclude certain bulky or awkward items which will be calculated automatically at the basket screen.

Bike shipping

When we send out a larger parcel such as a bike or trailer we use a next-day courier - usually either DPD or Parcelforce.

For these reasons please supply us with a delivery address where there will be someone in to sign for your parcel. If there is nobody in when the couriers call, they will leave a card. You can then phone them to arrange delivery for another day or collect your goods from your local depot (a photo ID with proof of address will be required).

How will my bike be delivered?

We fully assemble, safety check and inspect every bike as though you were going to ride it away from our showroom.

However, to get it back into a box suitable for a courier to handle, we have to remove the pedals, handlebar and usually the front wheel - so some minor reassembly is required when the bike is delivered to you.

Please bear in mind that you might need a 15mm spanner for the pedals (adult's bikes generally do not come with pedals included, so you may not need to worry about this), and 4mm, 5mm and 6mm allen/hex keys for the reassembly.

Outside the UK

Since Brexit it is no longer feasible for our website to have permanent shipping prices for international delivery. Instead, if there is an item you are interested in, please Contact Us with a full delivery address and we will quote for delivery.

All the prices on our website and catalogue are in pounds sterling and are inclusive of VAT, but VAT will be removed for international orders. Please bear in mind that you will likely have to pay your country's taxes, import duties and associated courier handling fees for any items.

Cycle to Work

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The Cycle to Work scheme is a government scheme designed to provide a more affordable way for you to purchase a new bike & equipment for cycling to work.

Depending on your tax bracket and the scheme provider used, you can save 25%-47% on the price of a new bike and accessories as well as spreading the cost over a period of 6-48 months without paying any interest.

The bike purchased on the scheme can be any kind of bike - hybrid bike, road bike, mountain bike, electric bike, cargo bike - as long as the primary user of the bike is the person who took out the scheme. So... no children's bikes, sorry.

It sounds too good to be true, but rest assured it really is that much of a no-brainer.

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Click & Collect

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We've all got busy lives, and sometimes it's easier just to browse online at home rather than having to come out to our shop. Our click & collect service is free and easy to use - simply:

  1. Browse the site and add the items you'd like to collect to your basket.
  2. Head to the checkout and select Collect in Store as your delivery region under the Delivery Region/Country header.
  3. Proceed through the online checkout and pay for your items as usual.
  4. We'll be in touch as soon as your order is ready to collect! In cases where an item is out of stock or might take a while to arrive we'll let you know. Payment is not actually processed against your card until we've accepted the order.
  5. Come to the store and collect your items whenever is convenient. Please bring valid photo ID just in case!

Check out what's new with Giant's range of road bikes for 2017

Giant's 2017 Road Bikes - What's New?

The changes are mostly subtle, but there's some fairly important additions and alterations for this year's range.

Giant Defy & the new Contend

Giant Defy Advanced SL 1

New for 2017 are the Contend, Contend SL and Content SL Disc models. These replace the entry-level aluminium models from the Giant Defy range. Similar to the Defy, the emphasis is placed on all-round performance, a smooth, comfortable ride and great value.

The new Contend SL Disc features an ALUXX SL-grade aluminium frame and carbon composite fork. The frameset includes integrated mudguard and rack mounts, making it a great option for commuting/short tours. Also new are Giant's flat-mount hydraulic disc brakes, which are not only significantly more powerful than the mechanical discs used on previous models, but they're also a better fit for the profile of a road bike.

The Contend SL features all the same frameset features of the SL Disc, but is instead designed for usage with rim brakes.

The Contend models feature an ALUXX aluminium frame with the same comfort-based geometry of the SL models, but there are weight penalties from the heavier frame and fork. In terms of value the Contend is hard to beat and certainly makes for a great entry-level road bike.

The famous Defy, Giant's endurance/sportive model, still lives on in the form of the full carbon Defy Advanced, Advanced Pro and Advanced SL models. All Defy models now feature hydraulic disc brakes and thru-axles, designed to increase stiffness for better control and precision.

Giant TCR gets disc brake models

tcr advanced pro disc

Also new for this year's range are the TCR Advanced Disc and TCR Advanced Pro Disc models.

The TCR has always been a great all-round racing bike designed with the best possible stiffness:weight ratio in mind. Now Giant have added an option for those who want greater control and confidence with their ride. Again, all these new models feature hydraulic disc brakes and thru-axles.

Other bits & pieces

  • All Advanced Pro models from the Defy, TCR and Propel models now feature Giant's full carbon composite wheels. In previous years some of the Advanced Pro models were specced with carbon rims with aluminium braking sufaces. This means you can now get a Giant Propel specced with a Shimano 105 groupset and deep section full carbon wheels.
  • Defy Advanced models can now take full mudguards thanks to the addition of eyelets nearthe front and rear axles. This means that coupled with Giant's hydraulic disc brakes the Defy Advanced is a great year-round option.
  • Giant have started to spec bikes with tubeless tyres. Top of the range Giant road bikes have been specced with tubeless compatible wheels for a couple of years now, but for 2017 Giant have added tubeless tyres to the Advanced SL and Advanced Pro models. Various commentators have indicated tubeless is the way forward for years now, with Giant claiming their Gavia SLR and SL tubless tyres have improved puncture protection, comfort and efficiency.

Thursday 15 September 2016 Filed in: Product News

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