News bot Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 We caught up recently with Kylie, Gavin, and Nic to test out and rate three entry level road bikes from Giant and Liv, perfectly suited for anyone looking to experience the world famous annual Cape Town Cycle Tour.Click here to view the article
T-Bob Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Road helmets with peaks... ouch. bikebloke, Tiny K, Pure Savage and 1 other 4
Tiny K Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Road helmets with peaks... ouch. And this coming from a serious rider, ouch! LOL! T-Bob and Kylie 2
Hairy Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 looks like a noob argus rider with his helmut (deliberate spelling) at an angle like that T-Bob 1
bionic racer Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 looks like a noob argus rider with his helmut (deliberate spelling) at an angle like that Haha after seeing this photo of myself im feeling like a noob - was hoping most people would have been too blinded by the bright yellow shoes to notice..... Nick, Kylie and Hairy 3
Pure Savage Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Are the two giants the female and male bottom of the range? Just a Liv and Giant variant?
Hairy Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Haha after seeing this photo of myself im feeling like a noob - was hoping most people would have been too blinded by the bright yellow shoes to notice.....lekker bionic, two posts into your account and you show good humour and banter, welcome ! bionic racer 1
Pure Savage Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Haha after seeing this photo of myself im feeling like a noob - was hoping most people would have been too blinded by the bright yellow shoes to notice.....It was the gloves, you needed yellow gloves. Hairy 1
Duane_Bosch Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Are the two giants the female and male bottom of the range? Just a Liv and Giant variant?I think the Avail is the ladies version of the SCR. Based on the Claris groupset. My Fiance has the 2016 SCR 2. We've made no changes to it apart from bar tape, fitting a ladies Arione and fitting a 34 bail out gear which came in rather handy in the Alps in Sept. I'm no expert roadie but it feels like a MUCH better ride than my better speced Merida and we only paid R8500 from Giant Cape Town. I'm BIG FAN of Giant Bikes. We've got 4 in the family. TCRSCR2015 Reign2012 Reign X Edited January 25, 2017 by Duane_Bosch Pure Savage 1
CAAD4 Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 looks like a noob argus rider with his helmut (deliberate spelling) at an angle like that Jerome the Brat pack all had serious swagger and all their hats were tilted. Ask your parents. Oom Ben and I know this.
Duane_Bosch Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 Jerome the Brat pack all had serious swagger and all their hats were tilted. Ask your parents. Oom Ben and I know this.Maybe he's just got a skwif head.
bionic racer Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 Maybe he's just got a skwif head.i actually do!! Hairy 1
Pure Savage Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 I think the Avail is the ladies version of the SCR. Based on the Claris groupset. My Fiance has the 2016 SCR 2. We've made no changes to it apart from bar tape, fitting a ladies Arione and fitting a 34 bail out gear which came in rather handy in the Alps in Sept. I'm no expert roadie but it feels like a MUCH better ride than my better speced Merida and we only paid R8500 from Giant Cape Town. I'm BIG FAN of Giant Bikes. We've got 4 in the family. TCRSCR2015 Reign2012 Reign X Awesome, one of the ladies we ride with has the carbon Liv and is really amazing bike. I just find for the same money sometimes the ladies bikes are a bit more pricey than the mens equivalent, I was told this is because they bring in fewer units. The new ladies Scott road bike looks lekker with discs.
bionic racer Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 It was the gloves, you needed yellow gloves. Pure Savage 1
bionic racer Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 Are the two giants the female and male bottom of the range? Just a Liv and Giant variant?HIEssencially yes, although the Avail is more similar to the mens Defy (the higher model Avails come with disc brakes) the Contend is "in-between" the geometries of the TCR and Defy so gives a racey feel but with a slightly more upright riding position..
Slowbee Posted January 25, 2017 Posted January 25, 2017 I dont know how feasible this is - but the next time you guys do something like this can you invite a few hubbers along? Would be great to swop bikes around just for a "feel" on what it is like to ride different models of different brands. Yes, I know, bike size is an issue, as is distance, cleats etc. But was thinking maybe of something like along Table Mtn road that is flat kinda out and back and will allow for various people to hop on and off to test them? Kylie and Hairy 2
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