Liv Embolden 2026 Womens Bike

The Embolden is built for riders who want to spend more time riding and less time worrying about their bike. Developed using insights from women riders, its geometry and suspension balance stability, control, and efficiency to create a ride that feels intuitive on the trail. With a lightweight aluminium frame, FlexPoint suspension, and modern trail geometry, Embolden builds confidence as riders move from forest paths to proper singletrack.

Features

Balanced Handling That Builds Confidence

Embolden's modern trail geometry creates a balanced, confidence-inspiring ride, while a size-specific wheel strategy ensures every rider gets the handling that works best for them. Mixed wheels on XS and S frames improve maneuverability and fit, while dual 29-inch wheels on M and L roll smoothly over trail obstacles and maintain momentum. A dropper seatpost lets you quickly lower the saddle for descents and technical sections, helping you stay comfortable and in control as the trail gets more exciting.

Reliable Performance, Thoughtfully Designed

The lightweight ALUXX-grade aluminium frame keeps Embolden efficient on climbs and durable for everyday trail adventures. Smart details like a semi-integrated shock design, easy to set up suspension guide on the fork, improved cable routing, and a heavy-duty molded chainstay protector help keep maintenance simple and the bike running quietly. With reliable components and a clean, practical design, Embolden is built to spend more time out on the trail-and less time in the garage.

Smooth Suspension, Simple Setup

FlexPoint rear suspension delivers smooth, predictable control through 130mm of rear-wheel travel, paired with 140mm of front suspension for confident capability on modern trails. The system maintains traction over roots, rocks, and technical terrain while providing a supportive, stable ride feel as trail conditions change.

Technology

ALUXX Aluminium Technology

This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.

Power Core

A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 86-millimeter wide bottom-bracket design (92-millimeterwide for off-road bikes). Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside.

Tubeless System

Engineered with proprietary Dynamic Balanced Lacing technology, this tubeless ready composite WheelSystem delivers superior efficiency, pinpoint control and comfort.

Flex Point Suspension Technology

A proven "single-pivot" design that uses the flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction to produce a lightweight and durable suspension system with 4.7 inches/120mm of rear travel.

Over Drive

Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, this fork steerer tube technology uses oversized headset bearings (1 1/4" lower and 1 1/8" upper for road, 1 1/2" lower and 1 1/8" upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.

Specification

Frame and Forks

• Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminium, 130mm FlexPoint Suspension, 12 x 148mm Thru-Axle, UDH Interface
• Forks: Giant STL 34 Dual Air, 140mm, 15 x 110, Thru-Axle
• Rear Shock: Crest FloTrac Elite TR, 2-Position Lockout, 210 x 52.5, Custom Tuned For Liv

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Shimano CUES FC-U6000, XS: 165mm, S: 165mm, M: 165mm, L: 165mm, 34 Tooth For 27.5", 32 Tooth For 29"
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano, Threaded
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES RD-U6000, Shadow +
• Cassette: Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11 x 48
• Chain: KMC X-11

Braking / Shifting

• Shifters: Shimano CUES SL-6000, 1 x 10
• Brakes: Tektro HD-M5141, Hydraulic, TR-54, 6 Bolt Rotors [F] 180mm, [R] 180mm
• Brake Levers: Tektro HD-M5141

Wheels

• Rims: Giant AM30 Alloy Rim
• Hubs: [F] Giant MTB Alloy, 6 Bolt [R] Giant MTB Alloy, 6-Bolt, HG Driver Body
• Spokes: Stainless, 28, J-Bend
• Tyres: XS & S: [F] Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4, Dual, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5 x 2.4, Dual, EXO, TR, Tubeless M & L: [F] Maxxis Dissector 29 x 2.4, Dual, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Minion DHR II 29 x 2.4, Dual, EXO, TR, Tubeless

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Giant Contact TR35, 35mm X-Small: 20mm Rise / 760mm, Small: 20mm Rise / 760mm, Medium: 35mm Rise / 760mm, Large: 35mm Rise 800mm
• Grips: Tactal Pro, Lock On XS & S: 120mm, M & L: 130mm
• Stem: Giant Contact SL 35 XS: 40mm, S: 50mm, M: 50mm, L: 50mm
• Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch AT Dropper, Remote XS: 110-140mm Travel / 30.9 x 395mm S: 110-140mm Travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm Travel / 30.9 x 470mm L: 140-170mm Travel / 30.9 x 470mm
• Saddle: Liv Contact Ergo Trail

What's Included?

• Tubeless Prepared
• Max Tyre Size 2.5"
• Max Chainring Size 34 Tooth