2021 LIV ROAD BIKE RANGE: SPECS, DETAILS AND REVIEWS
Liv EnviLiv Advanced Pro Disc
Liv's top level Aero bike
Bike weight: ~8.19kg (SRAM Force eTap AXS build - Size XS)
Frame and fork material:
Advanced grade composite with an Advanced grade composite fork and full composite OverDrive 2 steerer
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XS-L
LIV ENVILIV ADVANCED PRO DISC REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Handling
- Very comfortable and smooth ride
- Responsive frame
- Climbing capabilities
- Very fast
- Disc brake stopping power
- Specs – comes race-ready
- Sleek looks
- Stiff
- Lightweight
Cons
- Nil
Liv Langma Advanced Pro Disc
Liv's top level lightweight bike
Bike weight: ~7.69kg (Ultegra build - Size M)
Frame and fork material:
Advanced grade composite with an Advanced grade composite fork and full composite OverDrive 2 steerer
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XS-L
LIV LANGMA ADVANCED PRO DISC REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Impressive specs for the money
- Giant carbon wheelset (tubeless set up) drops weight and adds stiffness and comfort
- Precise handling
- Fit
- Power meter included
- Lightweight
- Stiff
- Versatile frameset
Cons
- Front end cables
- One reviewer found that there was additional flex when climbing or working hard
Liv Avail Advanced Pro
Liv's top level endurance bike
Bike weight: ~8.01kg (Ultegra build - Size M)
Frame and fork material:
Advanced grade composite with an Advanced grade composite fork and full composite OverDrive 2 steerer
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XS-L
LIV AVAIL ADVANCED PRO REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Lightweight
- Stiff
- Fast and nimble feeling
- Very comfortable
- Versatility – extremely capable on dirt, gravel and pavement surfaces
- Smooth Ultegra gear changes
- Copes well on tough terrain without challenging the frame and components
- Aesthetics
Cons
- Stiff frame can feel harsh on some rough road surfaces
- Some riders may prefer narrower tyres, particularly if they are riding mainly on smooth roads
- Not the top of class on any single terrain (but is good at many)
Liv Langma Advanced Disc
Liv's second-tier lightweight bike
Bike weight: ~8.39kg (Ultegra/105 build - Size XS)
Frame and fork material:
Advanced grade composite with an Advanced grade composite fork and hybrid OverDrive steerer
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XS-M
LIV LANGMA ADVANCED DISC REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Fast
- Responsive
- Great value
- Quick acceleration
- Handling
- Weight is good but………
Cons
- ………it’s not the lightest bike around
Liv Avail Advanced
Liv's second-tier endurance bike
Bike weight: ~8.85kg (Ultegra build - Size XS)
Frame and fork material:
Advanced grade composite with an Advanced grade composite fork and full composite OverDrive steerer
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XS-M
LIV AVAIL ADVANCED REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lively
- Great handling
- Versatile – occasional detour on gravel
- Blend of compliance and speed
Cons
- Tyres (Giant 32mm) are sluggish for a road bike
Liv Avail AR
Liv's aluminium bike
Bike weight: ~9.93kg (Shimano Sora build - Size XS)
Frame and fork material:
ALUXX grade aluminium with an Advanced Grade Composite, Carbon OverDrive Steerer
Bottom bracket: PF BB86
Brakes: Disc
Sizes: XS-M
LIV AVAIL AR REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Capable 32mm tyres
- Rack mounts
- Versatility – can be used on rail trails, gravel or dirt
- Comfortable
- Good/comfortable geometry
- Stable/planted feel
- Ideal entry level bike
Cons
- Sluggish mechanical disc brakes (Tektro) take some time getting used to them, with the need to pull the levers earlier
