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Devote, Advanced Pro
A carbon frame women’s gravel bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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$6,400| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | GRX 800, GRX Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
4'11" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
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Summary
The Liv Devote gravel bike series is praised for its women-specific design, offering a comfortable and versatile ride suitable for both on and off-road adventures. Its advanced-grade carbon composite frame, thoughtful geometry, and vibration-damping features stand out, alongside its capability for bikepacking with multiple mounting options. While generally well-received, some reviews note limitations in handling on technical trails and minor component issues.
Women-specific geometry and design
Advanced-grade carbon composite frame
Versatile for gravel and bikepacking
Multiple mounting options for gear
Vibration-damping features for comfort
Handling can feel slow on tight singletrack
Some minor component issues reported
Stock tires may not suit all off-road conditions
Liv’s new gravel bike is far more than just a gravel bike.
BikerumorThe Devote Advanced Pro is set up with SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide, particularly for the wide, low-range gearing it offered.
Cycling TipsThe Liv Devote Advanced Pro is a very capable bike, it's got all the mounts you'd need for bikepacking, rides like a super endurance bike on the road and - with spec changes - could be a trail slayer.
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Nov 2023 · Betsy Welch
Our reviews shows the Liv Devote Advanced Pro is a race-ready bike that's versatile enough to take on extended multi-surface adventures.
May 2021 · Maria David
A lightweight, women-specific bike with robust, versatile properties
Stylish finish
Good women-specific geometry
Clearance for wide tyres
Responsive in changeable terrain
Flared handlebars may not be to everyone’s taste
On the heavy side
Nov 2020
Fun, confidence-inspiring and very capable both on the road and off
Stable
Confidence-inspiring
Climbs and descends well on and off road
Bar position takes some fine-tuning for optimum comfort
Sep 2020 · Jessie-May Morgan
We check out the versatile new women's specific gravel bike from Liv Cycling; the adventure-ready 2021 Liv Devote Advanced in three models
Sep 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
The Devote Advanced is Liv's first dedicated gravel bike - we went so far as to take it to a UK trail centre to test its mettle
Balanced geometry
Plenty of mounts for luggage
Versatility - rides well on and off-road
Rubber seatpost clamp cover drove me crazy
Bars not flared
Tyres could be more off-road ready
Aug 2020 · Aoife Glass
An excellent combination of assured handling and road-bike speed for Liv’s first gravel bike
Supremely comfortable over long distances and rough ground
Huge gear range
Plenty of mounts for mudguards, luggage, bottles and accessories
Dropper seatpost compatibility
Generous tyre clearance
Fast-rolling slick tyres sketchy in the wet
Integrated hex tool doesn’t easily or sufficiently tighten thru-axle
Aug 2020 · Mildred Locke
Women-for-women brand enters the gravel market, and is onto a winner
Incredible build with SRAM Force eTap AXS
Tubeless setup straight from the box
Supremely comfortable and versatile
Women-specific geometry based on dimensions data
Gorgeous finish
Drop bar flare is a bit too modest
Stock tyres not ideal for wet conditions
Aug 2020 · Sarah Lukas
Just after announcing the new Brava Advanced Pro cyclocross bike a couple of weeks ago, Liv Cycling enters the gravel bike market with its all-new Devote series. The Devote Advanced Pro model that’s reviewed here uses Liv’s Advanced Grade Composite frame and fork, making it a lightweight, fast bike with other build options that can […]
Lightweight, confidence-inspiring geometry provides comfort and stability, impressive spec, option for a 30.9 mm dropper post.
Longer wheelbase means it doesn’t suit tight singletrack where the handling can feel a bit slow.
| Frame | Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 45c Color: Dark Purple |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12mm thru-axle, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact XS:70mm, S:80mm, M:90mm, L:90mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XR D-Fuse, 31.8 XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, L:42cm |
| Saddle | Liv Approach SL |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse SLR, composite, -5/+15mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | platform pedal |
| Grips | Liv All Condition |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX-815 Di2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX-815 Di2 |
| Crank | Shimano GRX RX-810, 31/48 XS:170mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, L:172.5mm |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX RX-815 Di2, 2x11 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG800, 11-speed, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X11SL-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX RX-810 hydraulic, Shimano SM-RT800 rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX-810 hydraulic |
| Rims | Giant CXR-1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant CXR-1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Front Hub | Giant CXR-1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Rear Hub | Giant CXR-1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem |
| Tires | Maxxis Receptor, 700x40c, tubeless |
| Fenders | Compatible with RGX 45 fender (sold separately) |
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First added September 7
Last updated March 21
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