{"id":17190,"date":"2017-01-24T06:40:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T06:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2017\/01\/24\/cape-town-coffee-ride-with-giant-and-liv-bikes-r6000\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:17:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:17:04","slug":"cape-town-coffee-ride-with-giant-and-liv-bikes-r6000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/cape-town-coffee-ride-with-giant-and-liv-bikes-r6000\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Town coffee ride with Giant and Liv Bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

Our route consisted of a mild 30 km loop. Starting on Signal Hill at dawn and traversing Tafelberg Road to the start of the gravel track and back. From here, we descended the winding, tree-lined Kloof Road, through Sea Point and ultimately making the compulsory coffee stop in Mouille Point.<\/p>\n

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\nI was lucky enough to get partnered with the best-looking bike of the lot, the new 2017 Giant Contend SL 1. We met up before sunrise and were treated with the most intense orange sunrise from Signal Hill, where we made our way to Tafelberg Road and then back down the Kloof and off to a mandatory coffee stop. Having ridden some steep climbs, fast tight descents and everything in-between, the comfort and general bang for your buck with this bike is incredible. Anyone looking to do their first Cape Town Cycle Tour or wanting to get into cycling and not have to upgrade too soon, this is the complete package for you
\nNicholas Allen<\/cite>\n<\/div>\n

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\nThere is nothing better than starting a ride as the sun rises. The view from Signal Hill makes waking up early worthwhile: you get the feeling that the whole city is sleeping quietly below you, while you get a head start on the day and enjoy the freedom of two wheels. A quick loop on Tafelberg Road offered more incredible views of the city, and a dash down Kloof Nek for a caffeine fix in Sea Point was the perfect end to the excursion.
\nKylie Hanekom<\/cite>\n<\/div>\n

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\nI have forgotten how far entry-level bikes have come in the past few years, the handling of this bike was superb, thanks to the compact geometry borrowed from its more famous cousin the TCR, this is the bike to get if you want to race and have fun but don\u2019t want to spend crazy amounts of cash.
\nGavin Salt<\/cite>\n<\/div>\n

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\nRiding the Avail made me realise that it is possible to have fun irrespective of the performance level or price tag of a bike. Getting outside and enjoying time with friends is the core of a good coffee ride, and you don\u2019t need a full carbon race bike to experience it.
\nKylie Hanekom<\/cite>\n<\/div>\n

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Kit and apparel details:<\/h2>\n

Nic and Kylie were kitted out with the latest Giant and Liv clothing and apparel.<\/p>\n

Nic wore the Giant Race Day top and bib shorts (top R1,370; and bib shorts R1,785 ). For protection, Nic donned the Giant Compel helmet (R510) and Giant Horizon Gloves (R275).<\/p>\n

Kylie’s shorts and jersey are from Liv’s BeLiv range. The shorts retail for R785 while the jersey can be bought for R815. The helmets and gloves are also by Liv with the Race Day gloves (at R310) and the Luta helmet retailing for a bargain R510.<\/p>\n

Bike model details:<\/h2>\n

Giant Contend SL 2017 – R17,900<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\nThe perfect blend of confident and capable. Designed to take your road riding to the next level, Contend SL is your ticket to longer rides, faster speeds, and more fun than you ever imagined.\n<\/div>\n

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