nickyrobinson Posted August 11, 2019 Share Hi all Im new to Mountain Biking and have my first event in November (200KM) looking to purchase one of the below and would really appreciate some advice on what one to get: Merida Big Seven 500or Liv Tempt 1 2019 any advice welcome! Edited August 11, 2019 by nickyrobinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie NL Posted August 11, 2019 Share You choose a 200km ride as your first MTB event??? Either very brave, stupid or talented scotty, MDJ, Louis for real and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 11, 2019 Share 200km on a 27.5 Hard tail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasilvarsa Posted August 11, 2019 Share Hi all Im new to Mountain Biking and have my first event in November (200KM) looking to purchase one of the below and would really appreciate some advice on what one to get: Merida Big Seven 500or Liv Tempt 1 2019 any advice welcome!Those 2 bikes are very similar.Either will be good.I would take the Giant over the Merida.Maybe you should also consider a dual Suspension bike. Edited August 11, 2019 by dasilvarsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted August 11, 2019 Share As a avid HT lover 200km on one can be done, just hope for smooth roads. My longest was little over 100km and I was still fine. Just fit the fattest rubber at the back and run low pressure 18-20 psi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted August 11, 2019 Share As for the bike they are very similar spec'ed, Giant takes it for me with better wheels and sealed bearing hubs and 2.4 tyre's as to 2.2 on the big 7 and the cup and cone hub's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted August 11, 2019 Share Hi all Im new to Mountain Biking and have my first event in November (200KM) looking to purchase one of the below and would really appreciate some advice on what one to get: Merida Big Seven 500or Liv Tempt 1 2019 any advice welcome!Hi Nicky 1. What event are you targeting? (Mostly trails / single track? Just dirt roads / jeep track? Long distance gravel district roads? It will help people give better advice on the best bike for it.) 2. What cycling experience do you have (Done any road cycling?) 3. Other sports? (Endurance sports? Triathlon? Running? Swimming?) 4. Rough idea if age (Twenties?Thirties? Forties....? I know it isn't polite to ask ) 5. General level of fitness? (Couch potato? I wheeze but get up the hill? I run Table Mountain for fun? Edited August 11, 2019 by DJR ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis for real Posted August 11, 2019 Share Why not get the 2018 model. https://www.liv-cycling.com/za/tempt-1-2018 With the savings you could....Get a dropper post ormore comfortable grips/saddle orBetter quality tyres and tubeless Or just check classifieds for a second hand 29er that may fit you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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