Gravel bike for women: Liv Devote comes in second generation

The new Liv aims to cover the entire range of gravel bikes and is spreading the range accordingly. From the racing gravel tiller to the robust adventurer: the model family launched in 2020 covers many requirements and areas of use in three quality levels.

Liv Devote: The most important facts at a glance

• Weight of complete wheel: 8.0 kilogrammes (Advanced Pro)
• Stack/Reach/STR: 544/383 millimetres/1.42 (size S)
• Maximum tyre clearance: 53 millimetres
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L
• Prices: 1999 to 6499 Euro
• Special features: Storage compartment, flip-chip drop-out end

Compared to the Predecessor The new Devote has a much sportier design. The riding position is race-like across all platforms (carbon and aluminium) and the STR ratio is 1.42 for size S, according to the manufacturer. The Liv is therefore orientated towards designated competition bikes. The Giant subsidiary also provides the carbon models with a storage compartment in the down tube, into which a water-repellent bag can be inserted and filled with a multi-tool and the like.

Borrowing from Giant Revolt

The Devote adopts the so-called flip-chip dropout from the Revolt, Giant's off-road counterpart. The wheelbase can be adjusted by ten millimetres at the rear, allowing the handling of the Liv to be adapted to the terrain. With a long wheelbase, the off-road bike should be more stable, and with a short wheelbase it should be a little more manoeuvrable around bends. The variable axle mounting also allows tyres up to 53 millimetres wide in the long version. A maximum of 45 millimetre tyres fit through the frame and fork as standard.

As a generalist for many gravel types, the Devote also covers a wide range of weights. The top model, the Advanced Pro, weighs in at eight kilograms thanks to its high-quality carbon frame and elegant add-on parts. The three Advanced models are between 600 and 1500 grams heavier, partly due to the simpler carbon quality or a telescopic seat post. Liv did not specify a weight for the basic version with an aluminium frame.

Liv Devote: Equipment and prices

Liv offers the Devote in four carbon and one aluminium version. The lightweight top model is aimed at female racers, with the SRAM Force AXS leaving enough reserves for steep terrain. The other carbon models appeal to a wide range of riders, with the Advanced 1 featuring a telescopic seatpost with 30 millimetres of travel that can be adjusted at the touch of a button. Although the presumably heavy basic version comes without a storage compartment, it is predestined for conversion into a robust commuter bike thanks to the mount for mudguards and the like.

Devote Advanced Pro

• Weight of complete wheel: 8.0 kilogramme
• Price: 6499 Euro
• Frame material: Carbon
• Drive: SRAM Force AXS (2x12; 43/30, 10-36 t.)
• Impellers: Giant CXR 1 (Carbon)
• Tyres: Cadex AR (40 millimetres)

Devote Advanced 0

• Weight of complete wheel: 8.6 kilogrammes
• Price: 4499 Euro
• Frame material: Carbon
• Drive: Shimano GRX RX-820 (2x12; 48/31, 11-36 t.)
• Impellers: Giant CXR 2 (Carbon)
• Tyres: Cadex AR (40 millimetres)

Devote Advanced 1

• Weight of complete wheel: 9.4 kilogrammes
• Price: 3399 Euro
• Frame material: Carbon
• Drive: SRAM Apex XPLR (1x12; 40, 11-44 t.)
• Impellers: Giant P-X2 (aluminium)
• Tyres: Maxxis Rambler (45 millimetres)

Devote Advanced 2

• Weight of complete wheel: 9.5 kilogrammes
• Price: 3199 Euro
• Frame material: Carbon
• Drive: Shimano GRX RX-820/FSA Omega (2x12; 48/32, 11-36 t.)
• Impellers: Giant P-X2 (aluminium)
• Tyres: Maxxis Rambler (45 millimetres)

Devote 0

• Weight of complete wheel: n.a.
• Price: 1999 Euro
• Frame material: Aluminium
• Drive: Shimano GRX RX-820/FSA Omega (2x12; 48/32, 11-34 t.)
• Impellers: Giant S-X2 (aluminium)
• Tyres: Maxxis Rambler (45 millimetres)