2020 Liv

Avail AR 3

An aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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MSRP$1,000
Weight22.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Avail AR 3

39 mph

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Sizing
XS

5'0" – 5'4"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'9"

LG

5'7" – 6'0"

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Reviews
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Liv Avail AR 4 2021

May 2021 · Tass Whitby

Good all-rounder with great potential – but the 8-speed Claris drivetrain can be frustrating

Highs
  • All the mounts

  • Tubeless-ready wheels

  • Good tyre clearance

  • Price

Lows
  • Frustrating 8-speed Claris

  • Not blue like the AR 3...

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Bicycling
Liv’s Avail AR 3 is Your Ticket to All-Road Freedom

Nov 2019

This affordable, bikepacking-friendly road bike can handle gravel, dirt, and pavement.

Highs
  • 32mm tires

  • Cassette with 11- to 34-tooth range

Lows
  • Mechanical disc brakes are less effective

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

ColorsGray Dawn; Lemon Chrome

Fork

composite, OverDrive steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, threaded

Stem

Giant Sport

Handlebar

Giant Connect

Saddle

Liv Contact (forward)

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse, alloy

TypeRigid

Pedals

Pedal with toe clips/straps

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora

Crank

Shimano Sora, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano Sora

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG400, 11x34

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Tektro MD-C550

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Sora

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset

Spokes

Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset

Front Hub

Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset

Rear Hub

Giant S-R2 Disc wheelset

Tires

Giant S-R3 AC, 700x32

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