2019 Liv

Embolden 2

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,550
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120mm front
ForkSuntour X1
ShockSuntour
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetDeore, Alivio
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

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)

27 mph

Embolden 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'10" – 5'5"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'9"

LG

5'6" – 6'1"

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Liv introduces Hail, Pique and Embolden mountain bikes

Jul 2016 · Philippe Tremblay

Three new full suspension women spcific mountain bike offerings

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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum

ColorsBlack / Green; Charcoal / Raspberry

Fork

Suntour Axon 32 LO-R, 120mm travel, tapered steerer, QR15x110mm

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Suntour Raidon R

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Praxis 90 Press Fit

Stem

Giant Connect, ±8-degree

Handlebar

Giant Connect Trail

Saddle

Liv Contact (forward)

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch, dropper post with remote, 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Front Derailleur

Shimano Alivio

Crank

Praxis custom Cadet 2x9 Boost, 22x36

Shifters

Shimano Alivio, 2x9

Cassette

Shimano HG400-9, 11x36

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT200 [F] 180mm [R] 160mm, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BR-MT200

Wheels
Rims

Giant XCT 27.5 tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 25mm inner width

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

Giant Tracker Sport QR, sealed bearing 32H,[F] QR15,Giant Tracker Sport,[R] QR 141

Rear Hub

Giant Tracker Sport QR, sealed bearing 32H,[F] QR15,Giant Tracker Sport,[R] QR 141

Tires

Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, 60tpi EXO, tubeless

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