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    Embolden2026 Liv
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,200
    Where to Buy
    $2,200

    At Liv

    Category
    		Trail
    4.5
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Giant STL 34
    		Fox
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″ / 27.5″
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		CUES
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 10
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Rear Travel
    		130mm
    Brand Site

    liv-cycling.com

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

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
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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)

    25 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
    Embolden2026 Liv
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Tire Clearance: 2.5"

    Color: Pale Moss

    Fork

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

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    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

    Travel: 130mm

    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

    Type: Dropper

    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

    Type: Tektro 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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