It’s also, unapologetically, a women’s bike, designed from anatomical and physiological data specific to women. So before I could throw a leg over Liv’s sparkling new rig, I first sat down to hear the case for women’s-specific bike design. If you’re a more recreational rider, there’s the affordable Bliss, which is a decent entry-level bike. For the more gnarly off-roaders, the brand new Hail and Embolden offer up some amazing performance, while the Pique caters to XC riders.
Its 3F Design Philosophy – Fit, Form and Function – is all about making sure women’s bikes are actually tailored to women’s bodies, and therefore their physical needs. Liv’s road bikes, for example, are designed to enable riders to maximise on the power from their quads. Founded in 2008 as a sister-brand to Giant, Liv produces a huge range of women’s bikes that cater for all kinds of riders, from the Lycra-clad roadie to the aggressive off-road shredder, and everything in between. Over the years Liv has refined its best road bike and mountain bikes, with entry-level options for each.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND EASY TO MANEUVER, ENCHANT PUTS HER ON A PATH TO ADVENTURE. Designed to be light, agile, and easy to maneuver off-road, Enchant includes a front suspension fork for added comfort and traction. Fast-rolling 20- or 24-inch wheels and trail-ready tires make Enchant a fun, stable bike to help her build giant mountain confidence and skills. With its easy-to-use twist shifters, she’ll feel excited and secure as she tackles new terrain. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Safe – Liv’s Purpose Driven Design gives her a comfortable frame geometry with low standover height for easy maneuvering and reliable hand brakes safely slow and stop.
KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Built for Endurance – Advanced-grade composite and OverDrive 2 supply unprecedented pedaling and cornering stiffness, on an endurance geometry for all-day riding. Control – Combines the weight-savings and stability of a compact road frame design with powerful disc brakes for expert handling and control, no matter the weather and road conditions. Adaptable comfort – Tackles the roads less traveled with larger-size tire compatibility, and D-Fuse seat post and handlebars to soak up bumps.
Even at the lower end, the Devote 1 features Shimano GRX brakes and drivetrain , making the gravel-specific groupset more accessible. The Avow Advanced is the most affordable of the two, incorporating alloy finishing kit alongside the carbon frameset. The Shimano 105 gearing is paired with giant mountain Tektro caliper brakes, to create an ideal first tri bike for any woman looking into getting into the sport. The Pro 0 Disc, however, appears to be continuing into 2021 in its original guise and comes equipped with a full SRAM Force eTap AXS groupset fitted with a Quarq power meter.
More companies followed, until women’s bikes became a well-established category. Liv offers a comprehensive product collection designed specifically for female cyclists, ranging from beautiful apparel to premium bicycles. Although the pandemic may have changed how they ride, it certainly didn’t stop women from riding; this is what Liv Committed aims to celebrate. Liv Cycling continues to up the ante when it comes to getting more women on bikes. With its new global campaign Liv Committed, the women-founded and women-focused bicycle brand has curated a host of resources for riders of all disciplines and skill levels.
Such control over every process is your ultimate guarantee of consistent quality control, and a bike that feels and rides just right. Liv are the only global bicycle brand, solely managed and staffed by women. Their ambition is to create women’s bikes that look better, fit better and ride better.