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    MSRP
    $1,900
    Where to Buy
    $1,900

    At Liv

    $1,425

    25% off At BikeTiresDirect

    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    31.7 lbs
    4.4
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Giant STL 34
    Suntour
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″ / 27.5″
    Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    CUES
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    140mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm
    Brand Site

    liv-cycling.com

    Summary
    The Liv Embolden is a 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Embolden
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    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

    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 FlexPoint Suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorsBlack Diamond; Sangria

    Fork

    Giant STL 34 RCL, 140mm, Boost 15x110 QR

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Suntour Raidon R, 184x44mm, recommended sag 30%

    Travel120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    27.5" Shimano, threaded29" Praxis threaded

    Stem

    Giant Contact SL 35 27.5": XS: 40mm, S: 50mm 29": S: 50mm, M: 50mm, L: 60mm

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact TR35, 760x35mm, 20mm rise, alloy

    Saddle

    Liv Sylvia

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch AT dropper, remote 27.5": XS: 70-100mm travel / 30.9 x 315mmS: 70-100mm travel / 30.9 x 315mm29":S: 70-100mm travel / 30.9 x 315mmM: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mmL: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm

    TypeDropper

    Grips

    Liv Sole-O

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano CuesRD-U6000, Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano CUES FC-U6000, 30t27.5": XS: 165mm, S: 170mmPraxis Cadet 30t29": S: 170mm, M: 170mm, L: 170mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Cues SL-6000, 1x10

    Cassette

    Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11x48

    Chain

    KMC X-11

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT420, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT-401

    Wheels
    Rims

    27.5" and 29": Giant TRA 2 wheelset, 6061 alloy, hookless, 30mm inner width, 40mm outer width, 21mm height, Wide Guard Technology

    Spokes

    Sapim, 28, J-bend

    Front Hub

    27.5" and 29": [F] Giant MTB alloy, six-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 72 POE (Points of Engagement), six-bolt, HG driver body

    Rear Hub

    27.5" and 29": [F] Giant MTB alloy, six-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 72 POE (Points of Engagement), six-bolt, HG driver body

    Tires

    27.5": [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.6, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 27.5x2.6, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless 29": [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless

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