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2023 Liv

Embolden 1

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

MX$56,900($3,290)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkGiant Crest 34
ShockSuntour
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Embolden 1
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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 1

26 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'3"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'9"

LG

5'6" – 6'0"

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Reviews
Singletracks
Liv Embolden Trail Bike Review: $2,300 and Fully Capable

Aug 2022 · Chris Schieffer

The Liv Embolden is a well-priced, entry-level trail bike that is fun to ride.

Highs
  • Affordable full suspension

  • Quality entry level components

  • Sizes designed for women

  • Fully capable

Lows
  • Heavy

  • “Meh” tires

  • Poor hub engagement

  • Small rotors resulting in less-than-ideal stopping power

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Flow Mountain Bike
2022 Liv Embolden Review | Brilliant trail-ready performance for less than $3,000

Feb 2022

The Liv Embolden may be the cheapest full suspension mountain bike from Liv, but it sure doesn't look like it. Equipped with a brand new frame for 2022, the Embolden features a dropper post, 1x10 drivetrain, tubeless wheels and air-sprung suspension as standard. As to how it rides? Read on for our Liv Embolden review.

Highs
  • Confidence-inspiring handling

  • Plush, traction-rich suspension

  • Genuinely tubeless-ready wheels & tyres

  • Crisp shifting and wide gear range

  • Dropper post is an absolute winner

Lows
  • Handlebars are too narrow

  • Active suspension can be a little bobby on the climbs

  • Lack of chainstay protection

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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
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint Suspension

Tire Clearance2.6"

ColorCharcoal Plum

Fork

Giant Crest 34 SL RCL, 130mm, 15x110

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Suntour Raidon R, 184/44

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact, 35mmXS:40mm, S:50mm, M:50mm

Handlebar

Puretek, alloyXS:730mm, S:750mm, M:750mm

Saddle

Liv Sylvia

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote XS: 75mm travel / 30.9 x 295mmS: 100mm travel / 30.9 x 345mmM: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

platform

Grips

Giant Sole-O

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 30t XS:165mm, S:170mm, M:170mm, L:170mm

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle, 1x12

Cassette

SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle

Brakes

Tektro M735, hydraulic, Tektro rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HDM-735

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

alloy

Rear Hub

alloy

Tires

[F] Maxxis Minion DHF WT, EXO, TR, tubeless [R] Maxxis Dissector WT, EXO, TR, tubeless

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