Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
160cm - 172cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX-grade aluminum
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCT, w/lockout, 80mm travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera, Rapid Fire
Cassette
Shimano HG31 11x34, 8-speed
Crank
SR Suntour NEX, 24/34/42
Bottom Bracket
SR Suntour sealed
Chain
KMC Z8
Pedals
Alloy Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy, 32h
Rims
Giant Alloy, double wall
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Giant Sport, 27.5x2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Novela, mechanical disc, 160mm
Brake Levers
Tektro HDC300
Cockpit
Stem
Giant Sport
Handlebar
Giant Sport, low rise, 25.4mm
Seat
Saddle
Liv/giant Connect, Upright
Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Length | 551 mm | 569 mm | 589 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 99 mm | 119 mm | 135 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 mm | 1077 mm | 1092 mm |
| Standover Height | 615 mm | 653 mm | 686 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 160 cm | 166 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm |
Model Overview
Tempt 5 belongs to the Giant Tempt model. 8 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Giant Tempt bikes models from 2014, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Giant Tempt 5 2014 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 570$. Giant Tempt 0 2014 on the other hand costs 1700$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2014 and its price was 570$. In conclusion, this bike price is 234.21% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Tempt 5 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCT model. The travel on this model is 80mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The Tempt 5 2014 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Giant Tempt 5 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
Tempt 5 comes in 3 sizes, that range from 151 cm – 179 cm (4.95 ft – 5.87 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.