Little Lightning
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I need to replace my 02 Titus Racer X. It's a great bike but its geometry doesn't match my fitting needs.
I'm looking at the Giant Liv Pique 3 for $1900. It has Shimano Deore components, 10 speed aluminum frame, full suspension.
My other choice is the Giant Liv Pique 2 on sale for $2640. The frame is a composite, sram Gx components
11 speed. Both have disc brakes.
My riding consists of fire roads, rails to trails, etc. Sometimes smooth, sometimes rocky.
I've not used Sram components or ridden a 1x or 2x bike. 2x doesn't concern me too much since I use a compact double. My concern is will my small hands get along with shifting a 2x. I have problems with the Deore Xt shifters on my old bike. I don't ride terrain with steep climbs.
Any thoughts on which bike will be best for me?
I'm looking at the Giant Liv Pique 3 for $1900. It has Shimano Deore components, 10 speed aluminum frame, full suspension.
My other choice is the Giant Liv Pique 2 on sale for $2640. The frame is a composite, sram Gx components
11 speed. Both have disc brakes.
My riding consists of fire roads, rails to trails, etc. Sometimes smooth, sometimes rocky.
I've not used Sram components or ridden a 1x or 2x bike. 2x doesn't concern me too much since I use a compact double. My concern is will my small hands get along with shifting a 2x. I have problems with the Deore Xt shifters on my old bike. I don't ride terrain with steep climbs.
Any thoughts on which bike will be best for me?