2020 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
Weight30.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkSuntour RAIDON
ShockSuntour
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Embolden 2
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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)

22 mph

Embolden 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

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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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Reviews
MBR
Liv Embolden 1: first ride review - MBR

Aug 2021 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Liv Embolden 1 is an entry-level full-sussser with 27.5in wheels and 120mm travel via a single-pivot linkage design with flex stays and 130mm RockShox fork.

Highs
  • Capable full-suspension trail bike at a great price point, offering everything you need to get started, including versatile tyres and a reliable dropper post.

Lows
  • Clunky shifting does match the price point but you may find yourself wanting to upgrade early on.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm

ColorsBlack / Yellow; Sand / Blue

Fork

Suntour Raidon 34, Boost, 130mm

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Suntour Raidon R

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact

Handlebar

Giant Connect Trail

Saddle

Liv Contact (forward)

Seatpost

Giant Connect, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 30t

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-MT201

Wheels
Rims

Giant AM 27.5, tubeless ready, sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width

Spokes

stainless

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

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

Tires

[F] Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR

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