2020 Liv

Avail SL 1 Disc

An aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£1,399($1,771)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

39 mph

Avail SL 1 Disc

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'0" – 5'4"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'9"

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Reviews
road.cc
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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Cycling Weekly
Liv Avail Advanced 1

Mar 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

The comfortable endurance machine from Liv has super sized tyres for 2020 - we put the set up to the test

Highs
  • Comfortable

  • Lively

  • Great handling

Lows
  • Tyres sluggish for a road bike

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Cyclist
Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1 review

Sep 2019 · Maria David

Liv has cranked up the 2020 edition of the Avail Advanced Pro 1

Highs
  • A versatile

  • Comfortable ride

  • Smooth gear changes

  • Copes well on tough terrain without challenging the high-spec components

Lows
  • Some riders may prefer narrower tyres particularly if they are riding mainly on smooth roads

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Bicycling
Go Long Without Going Broke on the Liv Avail 1 Women’s Road Bike

Apr 2019

This entry-level women’s endurance bike costs less than a grand—and has everything you need to fall in love with riding.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Liv Avail Advanced Pro review

May 2017 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

The women's specific Liv Avail endurance bike will have you riding the distance, comfortably

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VeloNews
Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1

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

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BikeRadar
Liv Avail SL 1 review

Apr 2017 · Emily Chappell

A comfortable, forgiving and versatile bike that hides a turn of speed when you need it. Buy if you want a decent all-rounder that’s as comfortable as it is racy

Highs
  • More comfortable than any aluminium bike has a right to be

Lows
  • Slightly less responsive braking than some of us might like

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, disc

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorGloss Chameleon Blue

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact

Handlebar

Giant Connect

Saddle

Liv Contact (forward)

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse, composite

TypeRigid

Pedals

Pedal with toe clips/straps

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano RS510, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano 105

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11x34

Chain

KMC X11EL-1

Brakes

Shimano 105 hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano 105 hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

Giant PR-2 Disc wheelset

Spokes

Giant PR-2 Disc wheelset

Front Hub

Giant PR-2 Disc wheelset

Rear Hub

Giant PR-2 Disc wheelset

Tires

Kenda 700x28mm

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