MSRP | $1,550 | $1,750 |
|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Trail | Trail |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour X1 | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
Shock | Suntour | RockShox Monarch R |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Deore, Alivio | Deore, Alivio |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 | 2 × 10 |
Suspension | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 120mm | 120mm |
Rear Travel | - | - |
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Summary | The Liv Embolden 2 and Liv Embolden 1 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bikes. The Embolden 1 has better components and a better fork. | |
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Colors: Black / Green; Charcoal / Raspberry | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Colors: Black / Green; Charcoal / Raspberry |
|---|---|---|
Fork | Suntour Axon 32 LO-R, 120mm travel, tapered steerer, QR15x110mm Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Recon RL Solo Air, 120mm travel, Boost QR15x110mm, tapered steerer Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Suntour Raidon R | RS Monarch R |
Bottom Bracket | Praxis 90 Press Fit | Praxis 90 Press Fit |
Stem | Giant Connect, ±8-degree | Giant Connect, ±8-degree |
Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail | Giant Connect Trail |
Saddle | Liv Contact (forward) | Liv Contact (forward) |
Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch, dropper post with remote, 30.9mm | Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote lever, 30.9mm |
Pedals | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore, Shadow+ |
|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio | Shimano Alivio |
Crank | Praxis custom Cadet 2x9 Boost, 22x36 | Praxis custom Cadet 2x10 Boost, 26x36 |
Shifters | Shimano Alivio, 2x9 | Shimano Deore, 2x10 |
Cassette | Shimano HG400-9, 11x36 | Shimano Deore, 11x42 |
Chain | KMC X9 | KMC X10-1 |
Brakes | Shimano BR-MT200 [F] 180mm [R] 160mm, hydraulic disc | Shimano MT201 [F] 180mm [R] 160mm |
Brake Levers | Shimano BR-MT200 | Shimano MT201 |
Rims | Giant XCT 27.5 tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 25mm inner width | Giant AM 27.5 tubeless ready sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|---|
Spokes | Sapim | Sapim |
Front Hub | Giant Tracker Sport QR, sealed bearing 32H,[F] QR15,Giant Tracker Sport,[R] QR 141 | Giant Tracker Sport, 28H, [F] Boost QR15x110mm, Performance Tracker, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR5x141, 4 bearing |
Rear Hub | Giant Tracker Sport QR, sealed bearing 32H,[F] QR15,Giant Tracker Sport,[R] QR 141 | Giant Tracker Sport, 28H, [F] Boost QR15x110mm, Performance Tracker, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Sport QR5x141, 4 bearing |
Tires | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, 60tpi EXO, tubeless | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4, 60tpi EXO, tubeless |