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2017 Liv Embolden 1
Original manufacturer specifications including geometry for 4 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2017
- Category
- Mountain
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L
- Colors
- Black/Orange/Green
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 22 preserved details · archived image · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900002308
Model history 1 other year
Frameset
| Frame Construction | ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Fox 34 Rhythm, Grip Damper, 15mm QR, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float Performance |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM NX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX |
| Crankset | SRAM NX, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, Press fit |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 11x42, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Pedals | N/A |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano M395, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm |
|---|---|
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Saddle | Liv Contact Upright |
| Seatpost | Tranz X YSP-11 Dropper Post w/ under bar remote, 30.9 mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | [F] Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, Boost 110x15mm, [R] Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 28h, QR |
|---|---|
| Rims | Giant XC-1 |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Ardent, [F] 27.5x2.4, Folding [R] 27.5x2.25, Folding |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Ardent, [F] 27.5x2.4, Folding [R] 27.5x2.25, 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 | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 170 mm | 390 mm | 440 mm | 490 mm |
| Top tube | 550 mm | 570 mm | 590 mm | 600 mm |
| Head tube | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 mm | 1109 mm | 1125 mm | 1136 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 17 mm | 17 mm | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Reach | 390 mm | 408 mm | 420 mm | 427 mm |
| Stack | 558 mm | 563 mm | 572 mm | 581 mm |
| Standover height | 692 mm | 693 mm | 721 mm | 757 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 98 mm | 98 mm | 98 mm | 98 mm |
| Crank length | 165 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem length | 70 mm | 80 mm | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Handlebar width | 670 mm | 730 mm | 730 mm | 730 mm |
| Wheel size | 27.5 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 27.5 |
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
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XS geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 558 mm sits toward the lower end. The seat angle of 74° sits toward the steeper end. Its reach of 390 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Compared with 18 distinct mountain geometries in the XS-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2019 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 geometry S geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 563 mm sits toward the lower end. The seat angle of 74° sits toward the steeper end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 17 mm sits somewhat shallower than typical.
Compared with 37 distinct mountain geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2019 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 geometry M geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 572 mm sits toward the lower end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 17 mm sits somewhat shallower than typical. The seat angle of 73.5° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
Compared with 39 distinct mountain geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2019 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 geometry L geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 581 mm sits toward the lower end. Its reach of 427 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. The seat angle of 73.5° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
Compared with 36 distinct mountain geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2019 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 L geometry Parts & serviceability
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KMC X11
Exact archived model
SRAM PG-1130 11x42, 11-speed
Exact archived model
SRAM GXP, Press fit
Named archived component — verify dimensions
More qualified parts (3)
SRAM NX, 30T
Component family — verify exact version
SRAM NX
Interpreted as SRAM NX · 11-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
SRAM NX
Interpreted as SRAM NX · 11-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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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 →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.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 and shock were last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals, cycle both units through their travel and test the suspension pivots for 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 11-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 22 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: 2017 Liv Embolden 1 · Mountain · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension · Fork: Fox 34 Rhythm, Grip Damper, 15mm QR, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Fox 34 Rhythm, Grip Damper, 15mm QR, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel · Rear shock: Fox Float Performance
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM NX · Rear derailleur: SRAM NX · Crankset: SRAM NX, 30T · Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP, Press fit · Cassette: SRAM PG-1130 11x42, 11-speed · Chain: KMC X11
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano M395, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Giant XC-1 · Hubs: [F] Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 28h, Boost 110x15mm, [R] Giant Sport Tracker Disc, 28h, QR · Front tire: Maxxis Ardent, [F] 27.5x2.4, Folding [R] 27.5x2.25, Folding · Rear tire: Maxxis Ardent, [F] 27.5x2.4, Folding [R] 27.5x2.25, Folding
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm · Stem: Giant Connect · Seatpost: Tranz X YSP-11 Dropper Post w/ under bar remote, 30.9 mm · Saddle: Liv Contact Upright
Before and during the test ride
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