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Devote 1
An aluminum frame women’s gravel bike with mid-range components and giant hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
CA$2,249| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | GRX 400, Tiagra |
| Brakes | Giant Hydraulic Disc |
150cm – 163cm
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Summary
The Liv Devote gravel bike series is praised for its women-specific design, offering a comfortable and versatile ride suitable for both on and off-road adventures. Its advanced-grade carbon composite frame, thoughtful geometry, and vibration-damping features stand out, alongside its capability for bikepacking with multiple mounting options. While generally well-received, some reviews note limitations in handling on technical trails and minor component issues.
Women-specific geometry and design
Advanced-grade carbon composite frame
Versatile for gravel and bikepacking
Multiple mounting options for gear
Vibration-damping features for comfort
Handling can feel slow on tight singletrack
Some minor component issues reported
Stock tires may not suit all off-road conditions
Liv’s new gravel bike is far more than just a gravel bike.
BikerumorThe Devote Advanced Pro is set up with SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide, particularly for the wide, low-range gearing it offered.
Cycling TipsThe Liv Devote Advanced Pro is a very capable bike, it's got all the mounts you'd need for bikepacking, rides like a super endurance bike on the road and - with spec changes - could be a trail slayer.
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Nov 2023 · Betsy Welch
Our reviews shows the Liv Devote Advanced Pro is a race-ready bike that's versatile enough to take on extended multi-surface adventures.
Dec 2021 · Helen Cousins
This is an initial score and could change as I spend more time on the bike
Comfortable
Great tyres
Saddle
Handlebar tape is a bit rough without gloves
May 2021 · Maria David
A lightweight, women-specific bike with robust, versatile properties
Stylish finish
Good women-specific geometry
Clearance for wide tyres
Responsive in changeable terrain
Flared handlebars may not be to everyone’s taste
On the heavy side
Nov 2020
Fun, confidence-inspiring and very capable both on the road and off
Stable
Confidence-inspiring
Climbs and descends well on and off road
Bar position takes some fine-tuning for optimum comfort
Sept 2020 · Jessie-May Morgan
We check out the versatile new women's specific gravel bike from Liv Cycling; the adventure-ready 2021 Liv Devote Advanced in three models
Sept 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
The Devote Advanced is Liv's first dedicated gravel bike - we went so far as to take it to a UK trail centre to test its mettle
Balanced geometry
Plenty of mounts for luggage
Versatility - rides well on and off-road
Rubber seatpost clamp cover drove me crazy
Bars not flared
Tyres could be more off-road ready
Aug 2020 · Mildred Locke
Women-for-women brand enters the gravel market, and is onto a winner
Incredible build with SRAM Force eTap AXS
Tubeless setup straight from the box
Supremely comfortable and versatile
Women-specific geometry based on dimensions data
Gorgeous finish
Drop bar flare is a bit too modest
Stock tyres not ideal for wet conditions
Aug 2020 · Sarah Lukas
Just after announcing the new Brava Advanced Pro cyclocross bike a couple of weeks ago, Liv Cycling enters the gravel bike market with its all-new Devote series. The Devote Advanced Pro model that’s reviewed here uses Liv’s Advanced Grade Composite frame and fork, making it a lightweight, fast bike with other build options that can […]
Lightweight, confidence-inspiring geometry provides comfort and stability, impressive spec, option for a 30.9 mm dropper post.
Longer wheelbase means it doesn’t suit tight singletrack where the handling can feel a bit slow.
| Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc Tire Clearance: 45c Color: Grayish Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, 12mm thru-axle, disc |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Mega EXA, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact XS:70mm, S:80mm, M:90mm, L:90mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XR D-Fuse, 31.8 XS:40cm, S:40cm, M:42cm, L:42cm |
| Saddle | Liv Approach |
| Seatpost | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Liv All Condition |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX-400 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra |
| Crank | FSA Omega Adventure, 32/48 XS:165mm, S:170mm, M:172.5mm, L:172.5mm |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX RX-400, 2x10 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500, 11x34 |
| Chain | KMC X10 with Missing Link |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX RX-400 hydraulic, Giant MPH rotors [F]160mm, [R]160mm Type: Giant Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX-400 hydraulic |
| Rims | Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset |
| Front Hub | Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset |
| Tires | Giant CrossCut AT 2, 700x38c, tubeless |
| Fenders | Compatible with RGX 45 fender (sold separately) |
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First added 27 August
Last updated 30 May