E-bikes are here to stay and they’re now the fastest and most frequently purchased category of bike as they allow for an easier intro into the sport, promote health and fitness, unite families and friends of differing abilities, and help riders ride more. What’s not to love? The short answer: price.
Paid partnership with Giant & Liv Bicycles South Africa
Price is something that we as cyclists are having to contend with from tip to toe as prices skyrocket while salaries remain very firmly where they are, thus making an already expensive sport less attractive and, often, less accessible.
That’s where the second-hand market has been rubbing its hands together. South African riders have turned to the likes of BikeHub, Facebook Marketplace, and Gumtree in pursuit of their next steed. And here, once again, e-bikes have dominated the searches and the purchase history over the course of the past years.
While buying secondhand presents a wallet-friendly alternative to walking into a bike shop and browsing bikes, it does come with a darker side: think fabricated service histories, JRA (just riding along) scratches and dings, the lack of warranties, and the lack of that true ‘new-bike day’ joy.
With the average second-hand price of e-bikes sitting roughly around the R80 000 mark, this is by no means a pocket-change purchase and there’s some serious consideration that goes into the buy. At that price, we’re confident that future e-bikers would rather look to new. But where to look? How could you possibly find a new bike that’s packed with features for the price of something secondhand. Impossible, no?
No.
Giant South Africa has identified this cost crisis and turned it into an opportunity to steer away from only having high-end, droolworthy e-bikes and to present riders with budget-friendly, feature-packed e-bikes that perform in every condition while not breaking the bank.
With a new bike, you get purchaser peace of mind, after-sales back up if needed, a local bike shop relationship that stands you in good stead in times of need, confidence in the brand you have invested in and of course the feeling that comes with riding your new bike, washing your new bike and just staring at your new bike…
So, if you’re in the market for an e-bike, don’t look anywhere else until you have examined these impressive new-bike deals on feature-packed bikes from Giant and Liv Bicycles South Africa.
Liv Tempt E+ 2
Features: 29-inch wheels/27.5-inch on XS | SR Suntour XCM suspension fork (100mm travel) | RideControl Dash with full colour LCD screen | SyncDrive Core 50Nm Yamaha motor | Quiet 3-mode Assist options | Giant EnergyPak 500 Wh battery | Lifetime frame warranty | Tektro HD -M275 hydraulic disc brakes | Shimano Alivio/Altus 1×9 drivetrain
Sizes: XS, S, M, L
Price: R42 990
Giant Talon E+ 1
Features: 29-inch wheels | SR Suntour XCR suspension fork (100mm travel) | RideControl Dash with full colour LCD screen | SyncDrive Core 50Nm Yamaha motor | Quiet 3-mode Assist options | Giant EnergyPak 500 Wh battery | Lifetime frame warranty | Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes | Shimano Deore Shadow+ 1×10 drivetrain
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Price: R52 490
Giant Stance E+ 2 625
Features: 29-inch wheels | SR Suntour full suspension (125mm rear/140mm front) | Customisable pedal assist setting via Ride Control app | GPS navigation via Ride Control app | SyncDrive Sport 2 75Nm Yamaha motor | Quiet 3-mode Assist options | Giant EnergyPak 625 Wh battery | Lifetime frame warranty |Tektro 4-Piston hydraulic disc brakes | Shimano Deore LinkGlide 1×10 drivetrain
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Range extender compatible: Giant EnergyPak Plus 250
Price: R84 990
Giant Stance E+ 1 Pro
Features: 29-inch wheels | SR Suntour & RockShox full suspension (125mm rear/140mm front) | Customisable pedal assist setting via Ride Control app | GPS navigation via Ride Control app | SyncDrive Sport 2 85Nm Yamaha motor | Giant EnergyPak Start 800 Wh battery | Quiet 3-mode Assist options | Lifetime frame warranty |Tektro 4-Piston hydraulic disc brakes | Shimano Deore LinkGlide 1×12 drivetrain | Giant Contact Switch dropper seatpost
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Range extender compatible: Giant EnergyPak Plus 250
Price: R99 990
Giant Trance X E + 3
Features: 29-inch wheels | RockShox full suspension (140mm rear/150mm front) | Customisable pedal assist setting via Ride Control app | GPS navigation via Ride Control app | SyncDrive Pro 2 85Nm Yamaha motor | Quiet 3-mode Assist options | Giant EnergyPak 750 Wh battery | Lifetime frame warranty |Shimano BR-M420 4-Piston hydraulic disc brakes | Shimano Deore LinkGlide 1×12 drivetrain | Giant Contact Switch dropper seatpost
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Range extender compatible: Giant EnergyPak Plus 250
Price: R109 990
Liv Embolden E + 2 625
Features: 29-inch wheels/27.5-inch on XS | SR Suntour full suspension (125mm rear/140mm front) | Customisable pedal assist setting via Ride Control app | GPS navigation via Ride Control app | SyncDrive Sport 2 75Nm Yamaha motor | Quiet 3-mode Assist options | Giant EnergyPak 625 Wh battery | Lifetime frame warranty | Tektro 4-Piston hydraulic disc brakes | Shimano Deore LinkGlide 1×10 drivetrain
Sizes: XS, S, M, L
Range extender compatible: Giant EnergyPak Plus 250
Price: R82 990
Note: prices are correct at April 2024 and may be subject to change over time. Colours in stock may vary from those shown here.
