2019 Liv

Avail SL 1 Disc

An aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,525
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Avail SL 1 Disc
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Gearing

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)

39 mph

Avail SL 1 Disc

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XXS

4'9" – 5'2"

XS

5'0" – 5'4"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'9"

LG

5'7" – 6'0"

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Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Liv Avail Advanced 1

Mar 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

The comfortable endurance machine from Liv has super sized tyres for 2020 - we put the set up to the test

Highs
  • Comfortable

  • Lively

  • Great handling

Lows
  • Tyres sluggish for a road bike

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Cyclist
Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1 review

Sep 2019 · Maria David

Liv has cranked up the 2020 edition of the Avail Advanced Pro 1

Highs
  • A versatile

  • Comfortable ride

  • Smooth gear changes

  • Copes well on tough terrain without challenging the high-spec components

Lows
  • Some riders may prefer narrower tyres particularly if they are riding mainly on smooth roads

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Bicycling
Go Long Without Going Broke on the Liv Avail 1 Women’s Road Bike

Apr 2019

This entry-level women’s endurance bike costs less than a grand—and has everything you need to fall in love with riding.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Liv Avail Advanced Pro review

May 2017 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

The women's specific Liv Avail endurance bike will have you riding the distance, comfortably

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VeloNews
Liv Avail Advanced Pro 1

May 2017 · William Tracy

Take the long way home, and the Avail’s smooth ride will certainly make it easy. A long 1,016-millimeter wheelbase and 420-millimeter chainstays add

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BikeRadar
Liv Avail SL 1 review

Apr 2017 · Emily Chappell

A comfortable, forgiving and versatile bike that hides a turn of speed when you need it. Buy if you want a decent all-rounder that’s as comfortable as it is racy

Highs
  • More comfortable than any aluminium bike has a right to be

Lows
  • Slightly less responsive braking than some of us might like

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Cycling Tips
Reviewed: Liv Avail Advanced 1 women’s road bike

Oct 2016

Liv split from big brother Giant in 2014 to become the world’s first bike brand dedicated only to women. It’s fair to say that in the last three years, Liv’s products have been established as the most recognisable in a crowded women’s specific marketplace. A lot of this has been achieved at a grass-roots level:

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road.cc
Liv Avail 4

Jul 2016 · Laura Laker

A fun, nippy entry-level offering, although if the roads near you are poorly maintained then it has less to recommend it

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsMetallic Black / Chrome / Mars Red; White / Dark Blue / Green

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, hybrid OverDrive steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Press Fit

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect

Saddle

Liv Contact (forward)

Seatpost

Giant Carbon D-Fuse

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105

Crank

Shimano RS510, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano 105

Cassette

Shimano 105,11x34

Chain

KMC X11EL-1

Brakes

Giant Conduct SL

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano 105

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-R2 disc wheelset

Spokes

Giant P-R2 disc wheelset

Front Hub

Giant P-R2 disc wheelset

Rear Hub

Giant P-R2 disc wheelset

Tires

Giant Gavia AC 2, tubeless, 700x25c

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