Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,255
    $4,620
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    EnduroEnduroEnduro
    5.8
    5.3
    6.6
    AluminumAluminumCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox LyrikRockShox Yari RCDVO Diamond
    Shock
    RockShox Super DeluxeRockShox DeluxeDVO Topaz
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantNX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    170mm170mm170mm
    Rear Travel
    160mm160mm160mm
    Brand Site

    liv-cycling.com

    liv-cycling.com

    liv-cycling.com

    Summary
    The Liv Hail 1, Liv Hail 2, and Liv Hail Advanced 1 are all 27.5″ full suspension enduro bikes. The Hail 1 has a better fork, while the Hail Advanced 1 has a carbon frame.
    Similar Bikes
    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Hail 1
    Hail 2
    Hail Advanced 1
    Other Enduro 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)

    25 mph

    Hail 1

    22 mph

    Hail 2

    25 mph

    Hail Advanced 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

    Aluminum

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front/rear triangles

    Advanced-Grade Composite front triangle, ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum rear triangle

    Fork

    RockShox Lyric RC DebonAir, Boost 15x110mm Maxle Stealth, tapered steerer, 46mm offset

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Yari RC Solo Air, 170mm travel, Boost, 15x110mm MaxleLite, tapered steerer, custom 46mm offset

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    DVO custom-tuned Diamond S, 170mm travel, Boost, 15x110mm

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Super Deluxe air RT, twistLoc remote, Trunnion mount

    Travel160mm

    RockShox Deluxe RT, trunnion mount

    Travel160mm

    DVO custom-tuned Topaz 2 T3

    Travel160mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP Dub, press fit

    SRAM GXP Press Fit

    SRAM GXP Dub Press Fit

    Headset

    OverDrive, integrated

    OverDrive, integrated

    OverDrive, integrated

    Stem

    Giant Contact SL 35, 35mm

    Giant Contact SL 35, 35mm

    Giant Contact SL 35, 35mm

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact SL TR35, 35mm, 20mm rise

    Giant Contact SL TR35, 35mm, 20mm rise

    Giant Contact SL TR35, 35mm, 20mm rise

    Saddle

    Liv Contact (forward)

    Liv Contact (forward)

    Liv Contact SL (forward)

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch S dropper with remote lever

    Giant Contact Switch dropper post with remote lever, 30.9mm

    Giant Contact Switch S dropper post with remote lever, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    None

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Front Derailleur

    None

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    TruVativ Descendent 6k Eagle Dub

    TruVativ Descendent 6k Eagle Dub, 30

    SRAM Descendent 6K Eagle Dub, 30

    Shifters

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 1x12

    SRAM GX Eagle, 1x12

    Cassette

    SRAM GX Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 11x50

    SRAM GX Eagle, 10x50

    Chain

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX

    SRAM GX

    Chain Guide

    MRP AMG V2

    MRP AMG V2

    MRP AMG V2

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Code R, 200mm rotor, Rear: SRAM Code R, 180mm rotor

    SRAM Code R [F]200mm[R] 180mm

    SRAM Code R [F] 200mm [R] 180mm

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Code R

    SRAM Code R

    SRAM Code R

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant TR1, 30mm inner width, hookless, alloy

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

    Giant TR1, 30mm inner width, 27.5 hookless alloy WheelSystem

    Spokes

    Sapim laser

    Sapim

    Sapim

    Front Hub

    Front: Level 2, Boost 15x110mm, Rear: Level 2, Boost 12x148, XD Driver body

    [F] Giant Tracker Boost 15x110mm, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker 12x148, sealed bearing

    Level 2 hubs (F) Boost 15x110mm, (R) Boost 12x148,XD Driver body

    Rear Hub

    Front: Level 2, Boost 15x110mm, Rear: Level 2, Boost 12x148, XD Driver body

    [F] Giant Tracker Boost 15x110mm, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker 12x148, sealed bearing

    Level 2 hubs (F) Boost 15x110mm, (R) Boost 12x148,XD Driver body

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5" WT, 60 TPI, EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis DHRII 2.4" WT, 60 TPI, EXO, TR

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.5 WT, 60 TPI, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis DHRII 27.5x2.4 WT, 60 TPI, EXO, TR

    [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.5 WT, 60 tpi, 3C, EXO, TR, tubeless, [R] Maxxis DHRII 27.5x2.4 WT, 60tpi, 3C, EXO, TR tubeless

    Riders Also Compared