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2021 Liv Embolden 1
Original manufacturer specifications including geometry for 4 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2021
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $2,300.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L
- Colors
- Eclipse / Grayish Blue
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 22 preserved details · archived image · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900002252
Model history 1 other year
Frameset
| Frame Construction | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint Suspension |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL, 130mm, Boost, 15x110, Fast Black stanchions, tapered, 42mm offset, custom tuned for Liv |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Monarch R [184.15/44.45], custom tuned for Liv |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle SX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Eagle SX |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle, DUB, 30t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11x50 |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle SX |
| Pedals | N/A |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano MT420 hydraulic 4-piston, 180mm |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Giant Contact Trail, 35 |
|---|---|
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Saddle | Liv Sylvia |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9 |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Giant Performance Tracker, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm, sealed bearing |
|---|---|
| Rims | Giant AM 27.5 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner |
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Tire | [F] Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless [R] Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless |
| Rear Tire | [F] Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless [R] Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless |
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 | 380 mm | 406 mm | 445 mm | 490 mm |
| Top tube | 565 mm | 580 mm | 595 mm | 610 mm |
| Head tube | 95 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1109 mm | 1125 mm | 1141 mm | 1157 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Reach | 404 mm | 418 mm | 430 mm | 442 mm |
| Stack | 560 mm | 565 mm | 574 mm | 583 mm |
| Standover height | 690 mm | 705 mm | 733 mm | 759 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 103.6 mm | 103.6 mm | 103.6 mm | 103.6 mm |
| Crank length | 165 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem length | 40 mm | 40 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Handlebar width | 750 mm | 750 mm | 780 mm | 780 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
Analyze a published size
XS geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 560 mm sits toward the lower end. Its reach of 404 mm sits somewhat longer than typical. Its bottom-bracket drop of 20 mm sits somewhat shallower than typical.
Compared with 25 distinct mountain geometries in the XS-equivalent size cohort from model years 2019–2023 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 565 mm sits toward the lower end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 20 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end. The seat angle of 74° sits somewhat more relaxed than typical.
Compared with 104 distinct mountain geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2019–2023 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 574 mm sits toward the lower end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 20 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end. Its wheelbase of 1141 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 108 distinct mountain geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2019–2023 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 583 mm sits toward the lower end. Its wheelbase of 1157 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its reach of 442 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 98 distinct mountain geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2019–2023 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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SRAM Eagle SX
Interpreted as SRAM SX · 12-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11x50
Interpreted as SRAM NX · 12-speed Component family — verify exact version
[F] Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless [R] Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless
Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (4)
SRAM DUB, press fit
Named archived component — verify dimensions
SRAM SX Eagle, DUB, 30t
Component family — verify exact version
SRAM Eagle SX
Interpreted as SRAM SX · 12-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
SRAM Eagle SX
Interpreted as SRAM SX · 12-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 →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.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 12-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. If it is set up tubeless, confirm both tires hold pressure and ask when the sealant was last refreshed.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 23 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: 2021 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: RockShox Recon RL, 130mm, Boost, 15x110, Fast Black stanchions, tapered, 42mm offset, custom tuned for Liv
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox Recon RL, 130mm, Boost, 15x110, Fast Black stanchions, tapered, 42mm offset, custom tuned for Liv · Rear shock: RockShox Monarch R [184.15/44.45], custom tuned for Liv
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM Eagle SX · Rear derailleur: SRAM Eagle SX · Crankset: SRAM SX Eagle, DUB, 30t · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB, press fit · Cassette: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11x50 · Chain: SRAM Eagle SX
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano MT420 hydraulic 4-piston, 180mm
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Giant AM 27.5 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner · Hubs: Giant Performance Tracker, [F] Boost 15x110mm [R] Boost 12x148mm, sealed bearing · Front tire: [F] Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless [R] Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless · Rear tire: [F] Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless [R] Maxxis Ardent Race 27.5x2.6 WT, EXO, TR, tubeless
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Giant Contact Trail, 35 · Stem: Giant Contact · Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9 · Saddle: Liv Sylvia
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Build relationships are limited to the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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