News bot Posted January 24, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted January 24, 2017 Share Road helmets with peaks... ouch. Pure Savage, Tiny K, Kylie and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny K Posted January 24, 2017 Share Road helmets with peaks... ouch. And this coming from a serious rider, ouch! LOL! Kylie and T-Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 24, 2017 Share looks like a noob argus rider with his helmut (deliberate spelling) at an angle like that T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic racer Posted January 24, 2017 Share 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..... Kylie, Nick and Hairy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted January 24, 2017 Share Are the two giants the female and male bottom of the range? Just a Liv and Giant variant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 24, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted January 24, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted January 25, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted January 25, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted January 25, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic racer Posted January 25, 2017 Share Maybe he's just got a skwif head.i actually do!! Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted January 25, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic racer Posted January 25, 2017 Share It was the gloves, you needed yellow gloves. Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic racer Posted January 25, 2017 Share 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted January 25, 2017 Share 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? Hairy and Kylie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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