Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,550
    $1,800
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    30.8 lbs32.1 lbs
    4.5
    4.8
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour RAIDONRockShox Recon Silver RL
    Shock
    SuntourRockShox Monarch R
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX EagleSRAM, SX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    liv-cycling.com

    liv-cycling.com

    Summary
    The Liv Embolden 2 and Liv Embolden 1 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bikes with upper mid-range components. The Embolden 2 has a better fork, while the Embolden 1 has a dropper post.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Embolden 2
    Embolden 1
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    22 mph

    Embolden 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm

    ColorsBlack / Yellow; Sand / Blue

    ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm

    ColorsBlack / Yellow; Sand / Blue

    Fork

    Suntour Raidon 34, Boost, 130mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon RL Solo Air, 130mm, Boost, 15x110, Fast Black stanchions, tapered

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Suntour Raidon R

    RockShox Monarch R

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Stem

    Giant Contact

    Giant Contact

    Handlebar

    Giant Connect Trail

    Giant Connect Trail

    Saddle

    Liv Contact (forward)

    Liv Contact (forward)

    Seatpost

    Giant Connect, 30.9

    Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote lever, 30.9

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle

    SRAM Eagle SX

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 30t

    SRAM SX Eagle DUB, 30t

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle

    SRAM Eagle SX

    Cassette

    SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

    SRAM SX Eagle, 11x50

    Chain

    SRAM SX Eagle

    SRAM Eagle SX

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc

    Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-MT201

    Shimano BL-MT201

    Wheels
    Rims

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

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

    Spokes

    stainless

    stainless

    Front Hub

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

    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

    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

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

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