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Discontinued2014–2022

Alight

women359699 EUR
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Origin

Women's city/fitness hybrid — purpose-built for female cyclists with women-specific geometry and components Liv (Giant's women's brand) Alight — to descend, to land, to arrive. The joy of arriving somewhere by bike. Trek FX Women's, Specialized Sirrus Women's, Cannondale Quick Women's

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Specifications

Frame
Liv ALUXX-Grade aluminium, women's-specific geometry, disc; Stagger step-through fork on City variants
Weight
kg
Drivetrain
Shimano Altus 2×8, TY-501 crankset 30/46T, CS-HG318 11-34t cassette
Brakes
Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc, 160/160 mm
Wheels
Giant GX Disc alloy wheelset, 700c
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The verdict

+Strengths
  • Women-specific geometry — better fit for female proportions
  • XS to LG size range — serves 148–181cm
  • Stagger fork on City variant — practical for urban use
  • Suspension seatpost — comfort on rough city surfaces
  • Tektro hydraulic disc — genuine stopping power
  • 38c puncture-protect tires — durable for commuting
  • Liv 160mm saddle — women's anatomy-specific
  • Accessible price (€499–699)
Weaknesses
  • Discontinued/replaced after 2022
  • Shimano Altus groupset — entry-level
  • Alloy fork — heavier, less compliant than carbon
  • Limited color options
  • No fender/rack mounts on non-City variants
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Who it’s for

women commutersfemale fitness cyclistswomen beginnersshorter women (148cm+)urban women cyclists
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