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Avail Advanced 1
A carbon frame women’s endurance bike with high-end components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,375| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Liv Avail Advanced is a lightweight endurance bike designed for comfort and stability, featuring a female-specific geometry and advanced carbon fiber construction. It excels in absorbing road vibrations and offers a smooth ride, though some reviews note a slight compromise in comfort over long distances. The bike is praised for its efficient power transfer and reliable disc brakes, making it versatile for both long adventures and spirited rides.
Lightweight and advanced carbon fiber construction
Female-specific geometry for better fit and comfort
Smooth ride with effective vibration absorption
Reliable disc brakes for excellent stopping power
Versatile for both endurance and spirited riding
Slight compromise in comfort over long distances
Not the most aggressive racing position
The Avail Advanced Pro succeeds in inspiring rider confidence, which is what Liv ultimately aims for in this line.
Canadian Cycling MagazineI found the Avail ticked all my boxes for speed, responsiveness and stability, whilst lacking slightly in comfort.
BikeRadarTake the long way home, and the Avail’s smooth ride will certainly make it easy.
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May 2018 · Aoife Glass
A quiet, reliable all-round performer, but not a field leader. Buy if you want a bike that will do a bit of everything
Hydraulic disc brakes give great stopping power and control, top-end carbon frame
For long rides, vibrations through the frame became fatiguing
Giant Hydraulic Brake system is an eyesore.
May 2017 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
The women's specific Liv Avail endurance bike will have you riding the distance, comfortably
May 2017 · William Tracy
Take the long way home, and the Avail’s smooth ride will certainly make it easy. A long 1,016-millimeter wheelbase and 420-millimeter chainstays add
Oct 2016
Liv split from big brother Giant in 2014 to become the world’s first bike brand dedicated only to women. It’s fair to say that in the last three years, Liv’s products have been established as the most recognisable in a crowded women’s specific marketplace. A lot of this has been achieved at a grass-roots level:
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite, Hybrid OverDrive steerer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Liv Contact Forward |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, Composite Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra, 34/50 |
| Shifters | Shimano RS505 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 11x32, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL |
| Brakes | Shimano RS505, hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano RS505 |
| Rims | Giant PR-2 Disc |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Race, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearing, [F] 12mm axle [R] 142x12mm axle, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Road Disc, Sealed Bearing, [F] 12mm axle [R] 142x12mm axle, 28h |
| Tires | Giant P-SL 1, 700x25, Front and Rear Specific, folding |
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Last updated May 13
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