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In production2013–

Avail

women21905769 EUR
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Origin

Women's endurance road bike — comfortable drop-bar bike for long distances, sportives, and mixed surfaces Liv (Giant's women's brand) Avail — available, accessible. Road cycling made available to all women. Trek Domane Women's, Specialized Roubaix Women's, Cannondale Synapse Women's

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Specifications

Frame
Liv Advanced-grade Composite carbon (Advanced) or Advanced Pro carbon (Advanced Pro), 12×142 mm thru-axle, disc. Women's endurance geometry.
Weight
kg
Drivetrain
Shimano 105 2×12 (Advanced 2); CUES U6020 2×10 (Advanced 3); Ultegra/Ultegra Di2 on Pro trims. 34/50T crank, 11-36T cassette.
Brakes
Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, 160/160 mm (Advanced 2).
Wheels
Giant P-R1 Disc alloy (Advanced 2); tubeless-ready.
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The verdict

+Strengths
  • D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar — genuine vibration damping for long rides
  • 32c tubeless tires — comfortable on rough roads and light gravel
  • XXS–LG sizing (145–182cm) — widest size range in women's endurance road
  • Women's-specific handlebar widths (380–420mm) — narrower than Defy for smaller frames
  • Shorter cranks on small sizes (160mm) — biomechanically appropriate
  • Carbon frame across all Advanced variants
  • Shimano 105 2x12 on Advanced 2 — solid groupset
  • Liv Approach women's saddle included
Weaknesses
  • Heavier than race bikes (endurance DNA)
  • OverDrive steerer proprietary — stem replacement needs adapter
  • Advanced 3 (€2,190) has CUES groupset — below 105 standard
  • Limited color options vs unisex alternatives
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Who it’s for

women endurance cyclistsfemale sportive riderswomen 145cm+women doing long road rides
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