Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $540
    $720
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    3.0
    3.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCTSuntour XCM
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Acera, AltusDeore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    3 × 82 × 9
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    liv-cycling.com

    liv-cycling.com

    Summary
    The Liv Tempt 3 and Liv Tempt 2 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bikes. The Tempt 3 has higher gearing, while the Tempt 2 has better components and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Tempt 3
    Tempt 2
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    31 mph

    Tempt 3

    27 mph

    Tempt 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX-Grade aluminum

    ColorsMagenta/ Yellow; Black/ Teal

    ALUXX-Grade aluminum

    ColorsMagenta/ Yellow; Black/ Teal

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCT HLO 27.5, 100mm travel, lockout, with preload adjuster

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour XCM HLO 27.5, 100mm travel, Coil spring with hydraulic lockout, with preload adjuster S

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Feimin FP-902W

    ProWheel

    Stem

    Giant Sport, 6-degree

    Giant Sport, 6-degree

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail

    Giant Connect Trail

    Saddle

    Liv Connect (forward)

    Liv Contact Comfort forward saddle with patented UniClip, DCF (Dynamic Cycling Fit), and ParticleFlow technology

    Seatpost

    Giant Sport, 30.9

    Giant Sport, 30.9

    Pedals

    MTB Caged, 9/16

    Resin Anti slip, Steel Cage

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Acera

    Shimano Deore, Shadow

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Alivio

    Crank

    ProWheel Burner-301P, 22/32/42

    ProWheel RAID-501TT, 22/36

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus, 3x8

    Shimano Acera M3000, 2x9

    Cassette

    Shimano HG31, 11x34

    Shimano CS-HG200-9, 11x36

    Chain

    KMC Z72

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Tektro M275[F] 160 [R] 160

    Tektro M275 [F] 160 [R] 160

    Brake Levers

    Tektro

    Tektro

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant GX03V 27.5 6061 aluminum, double wall, 21mm inner width

    Giant XC-2 28H 27.5 6061 aluminum, double wall, 21mm inner width

    Spokes

    stainless, 14G

    Sapim Leader, 14g

    Front Hub

    [F]Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball

    Giant Tracker Sport, 32H, [F] QR [R] QR

    Rear Hub

    [F]Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR, loose ball

    Giant Tracker Sport, 32H, [F] QR [R] QR

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon 27.5x2.2, 60 tpi wire

    Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25, 60tpi wire TR, tubeless tires tested and verified to work best with Giant tubeless wheels, shipped with tubeless system setup from Giant factory providing the best tubeless experience and performance right out of the box. Just add sealant and your are ready to go!

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