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2016 Liv Obsess Advanced 2
Original manufacturer specifications including geometry for 3 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2016
- Category
- Mountain
- Sizes
- XS, S, M
- Colors
- Composite/Teal/Coral
- Geometry
- 3 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 22 preserved details · archived image · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900002470
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Advanced-grade composite |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork | Fox 32 Float Performance w/ remote lockout, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, Shadow+ |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX, 22/36 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Pedals | N/A |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano SLX, Hydraulic disc, 160mm |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Giant Contact XC, 31.8mm |
|---|---|
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Saddle | Liv Contact, forward |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact, 27.2mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR |
|---|---|
| Rims | Giant P XC-2, Double wall |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14/15g |
| Front Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 27.5x2.1, Folding |
| Rear Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 27.5x2.1, Folding |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | XS/14 | S/16 | M/18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top tube | 551.18 mm | 568.96 mm | 589.28 mm |
| Head tube | 93.98 mm | 99.06 mm | 109.22 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70° | 70° | 70° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 429.26 mm | 429.26 mm | 429.26 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043.94 mm | 1056.64 mm | 1076.96 mm |
| Reach | 377 mm | 390 mm | 408 mm |
| Stack | 582 mm | 586 mm | 596 mm |
| Standover height | 668.02 mm | 703.58 mm | 723.9 mm |
Geometry source: Liv first-party size geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry tools
Analyze a published size
XS/14 geometry
Archive context: Its wheelbase of 1043.9 mm sits toward the shorter end. The chainstay of 429.3 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. The head angle of 70° sits toward the steeper end.
Compared with 17 distinct mountain geometries in the XS-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2018 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze XS/14 geometry S/16 geometry
Archive context: Its wheelbase of 1056.6 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its reach of 390 mm sits toward the shorter end. The chainstay of 429.3 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end.
Compared with 33 distinct mountain geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2018 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze S/16 geometry M/18 geometry
Archive context: Its wheelbase of 1077 mm sits toward the shorter end. The chainstay of 429.3 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its reach of 408 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 33 distinct mountain geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2018 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze M/18 geometry Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
KMC X10
Exact archived model
Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed
Exact archived model
Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 27.5x2.1, Folding
Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (6)
Shimano, Press Fit
Named archived component — verify dimensions
Shimano SLX, 22/36
Named archived component — verify exact version
Shimano Deore
Interpreted as Shimano Deore · 10-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano SLX, Shadow+
Interpreted as Shimano SLX · 10-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano SLX
Interpreted as Shimano SLX · 10-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
27.2 mm seatpost
Published diameter — verify length and setback
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameInspect the frame in bright light, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, chainstays and clamped areas. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of a previous impact.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesBoth levers should feel firm and return cleanly. Check for fluid around the levers and calipers, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and look for worn or bent rotors.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 10-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2016 Liv Obsess Advanced 2 · Mountain · Published sizes: XS, S, M
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Advanced-grade composite · Fork: Fox 32 Float Performance w/ remote lockout, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Fox 32 Float Performance w/ remote lockout, 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano SLX · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore · Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX, Shadow+ · Crankset: Shimano SLX, 22/36 · Bottom bracket: Shimano, Press Fit · Cassette: Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed · Chain: KMC X10
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano SLX, Hydraulic disc, 160mm
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Giant P XC-2, Double wall · Hubs: Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR · Front tire: Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 27.5x2.1, Folding · Rear tire: Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 27.5x2.1, Folding
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Giant Contact XC, 31.8mm · Stem: Giant Contact · Seatpost: Giant Contact, 27.2mm · Saddle: Liv Contact, forward
Before and during the test ride
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