Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour EPIXON
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Groupset Deore, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
159cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX-grade aluminum
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour Epixon LO-RC air, lockout, rebound and compression adjust, 100mm travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore
Cassette
Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed
Crank
FSA Comet, 24/36
Bottom Bracket
FSA, Threaded
Chain
KMC X10
Pedals
Platform, caged
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy, 32h
Rims
Giant Alloy, Double-wall
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Maxxis Icon, 27.5x2.2
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M315, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano M315
Cockpit
Stem
Giant Sport
Handlebar
Giant Connect Trail, 31.8
Seat
Saddle
Liv Connect Upright
Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.53 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.58 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 631 mm | 641 mm | 656 mm | 661 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Stack | 586 mm | 607 mm | 621 mm | 635 mm |
| Reach | 383 mm | 392 mm | 401 mm | 401 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 551 mm | 571 mm | 591 mm | 601 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 350 mm | 400 mm | 440 mm | 490 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 mm | 1078 mm | 1093 mm | 1098 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Standover Height | 616 mm | 655 mm | 687 mm | 723 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 159 cm | 165 cm | 171 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
Model Overview
Tempt 2 is part of the Liv Tempt model. There are 33 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Liv Tempt bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Liv Tempt 4 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 540$. Liv Tempt 2 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 980$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 980$. Comparing the average cost of a Crosscountry bike to this one, you will see that Tempt 2 price is 94.39% lower.
Tempt 2 components
Fork
The SunTour EPIXON is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Tempt 2 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Tempt 2 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.