Is Liv a womans bike?

No matter the rider's level or style, Liv provides a full range of products. We offer women's specific bikes that cover On-Road, X-Road and Off-Road and that range from lifestyle builds to casual fitness builds all the way to world-class performance builds.

Is Liv a women's brand?

By Women. We are women-powered—from our founder to the global team behind the brand today. And we're the only women's brand that makes our own bikes in-house from start to finish.

Does Liv only make womens bikes?

Liv Cycling is the women's specific sister company to Giant Bicycles, but unlike many others that simply modify pre-existing unisex models with components more appropriate for a women's build, Liv designs its bikes from the ground up with different geometry for female riders.

Is Giant Liv a womens bike?

Liv/giant bikes are designed specifically for the unique ergonomic needs of women riders like you. They are created with women's-specific frame geometry and come in accommodating size ranges.

Can a man ride a WSD bike?

So the quick answer to the question “Can a man ride a women's bike?” is, of course, yes! A bike is a bike, and once you've learned to ride one, you can ride them all. But not only can a man ride a women's bike, there might even be a few instances when he should.

Why We Make Women's-Specific Bicycles | Liv Cycling

What is difference between mens and womens bikes?

The big difference between women's and men's bikes is the fit: Bike makers have a lot of fit data that goes into frame geometry. Women, on average, are shorter than men, so women's bike models generally have shorter stack heights.

Is Liv a good cycling brand?

Liv mountain bikes are just as well thought-out as its road offering. 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.

Are Liv E bikes good?

Liv bikes are generally excellent choices for smaller riders, and in this case, not only do the S and XS have scaled-down handlebars and stems for a better fit, but the XS also has 650b wheels (the others roll on larger 29in hoops). This range-topping model has a Shimano XT-based build and a big 625Wh battery.

What kind of bike is Liv?

The Liv Embolden is a playful full-suspension trail bike with 120mm travel that's designed to inspire confidence on trails and singletrack. It's available in two models (Embolden 1 and Embolden 2) which share an ALUXX-grade aluminium frame and 27.5-inch tubeless-ready wheels.

Is Liv or Giant better?

Many Liv models have better paint schemes than their Giant brothers. Saddles and bars are wider and narrower respectively, as expected, but there are slight frame geometry tweaks as well, typically a slightly shorter top tube, sometimes with slightly slacker head and steeper seat tube angles.

Is Liv bikes owned by Giant?

Liv/giant, a new cycling brand dedicated solely to female riders, is established with new bikes, gear and stores worldwide.

Who made Liv bikes?

Bonnie Tu, of Giant Bicycles, founded Liv in 2008 when she struggled to find cycling equipment and clothing that were right for her. Focused on engineering bikes specifically for women, Liv calls its data-driven approach the 3F, standing for Fit, Form and Function.

Where are Liv bikes made?

And, yes, the nation has many exports and the factories that produce these products make up a large part of Taiwan. Giant, the brother brand to Liv and the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world, calls Taiwan home.

What kind of bike is Liv alight?

A women's aluminium frame entry-level hybrid with high tensile steel fork and 21-speed Shimano gears with Shimano EZFire shifters and Giant tyres with puncture protection. It has bosses for front and rear panniers, mudguards and a bottle cage.

Can a woman ride a 26 inch bike?

Very petite women may want a 26″ wheels but most will be best served by a 27.5″ or 29″ wheel. These two wheel sizes are becoming more common on modern mountain bikes, so if you are buying a bike new, it's likely to have 27.5 or 29 inch wheels.

Does Liv make mens bikes?

I've personally seen men looking for the Lust most often. Of course, Liv bikes are specifically designed for women and are designed to fit that stature, especially in the smaller sizes. We see men of shorter stature gravitating toward our bikes because of that.”

How many gears does a Liv avail have?

The Avail 1's Components

The Avail 1 employs a 9-speed, 11-34 Shimano Sora shifting system, which is ideal for long endurance rides.

How can you tell if a mountain bike is womens?

Narrower handlebars.

Generally speaking, women have narrower shoulders than men. This means they are often better served by a slightly narrower handlebar as well. The one time I would caution against this idea of a narrower handlebar, however, is on a mountain bike.

Can ladies ride mens mountain bikes?

First, the short answer. Women can ride any bike they want and feel comfortable on.

Why are women's bike frames different?

The differences in frame structure date back to the days when women predominantly wore skirts and dresses, with the lack of the crossbar making it easier for them to get on and off the bike.