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2026 Liv

Embolden

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

Manufacturer Price

$2,200
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkGiant STL 34
ShockFox
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetCUES
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Embolden
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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)

25 mph

Embolden

26 mph

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Highest gear

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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

4'10" – 5'5"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'9"

LG

5'6" – 6'1"

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All New Liv Embolden Gets All the Right Updates for an Affordable Modern Trail Bike

Apr 2026 · Travis Reill

Liv's Embolden trail bike was a great option for ladies looking to get into the sport; however, the geo was a bit outdated...well, not anymore

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-grade aluminum, 130mm FlexPoint suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle, UDH interface

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Hanger StandardUDH

Tire Clearance2.5"

ColorPale Moss

Fork

Giant STL 34 dual air, 140mm, 15x110, thru-axle

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Rhythm, rebound, 210x52.5, custom tuned for Liv Other GSCs: Crest FloTrac Elite TR, 2-position lockout, 210x52.5, custom tuned for Liv

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, threaded

Stem

Giant Contact SL 35 XS: 40mm, S: 50mm, M: 50mm, L: 50mm

Handlebar

Giant Contact TR35, 35mm XS:20mm rise / 760mm, S:20mm rise / 760mm, M:35mm rise / 760mm, L:35mm rise 800mm

Saddle

Liv Contact Ergo Trail

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch AT dropper, remote XS: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm L: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Tactal Pro, lock on XS & S: 120mm, M & L: 130mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES RD-U6000, Shadow +

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano CUES FC-U6000, XS: 165mm, S: 165mm, M: 165mm, L: 165mm, 34T for 27.5", 32T for 29"

Shifters

Shimano CUES SL-6000, 1x10

Cassette

Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11x48

Chain

KMC X-11

Brakes

Tektro HD-M5141, hydraulic, TR-54, 6-bolt rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HD-M5141

Wheels
Rims

Giant AM30 alloy rim

Spokes

stainless, 28, J-bend

Front Hub

[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, HG driver body

Rear Hub

[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, HG driver body

Tires

XS & S: [F] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4, Dual, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless M & L: [F] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4, Dual, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless

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First added April 11

Last updated May 30