Devote Advanced SL
Building the most race-focused Devote yet meant every detail had to earn its place. From weight savings to stiffness gains and total system efficiency, every improvement was tested and verified to deliver performance when the pace rises, terrain gets rough, and every advantage matters.
| COMPONENT | DEVOTE ADVANCED PRO (PREVIOUS) | DEVOTE ADVANCED SL (NEW) |
|---|---|---|
| FRAME | 990 | 830 |
| FORK | 395 | 385 |
| SEATPOST | 175 | 185 |
| SEATPOST CLAMP | 37.3 | 23 |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR HANGER | 16 | 16 |
| REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER | 31.4 (flip chip design) | 27 (UDH design) |
| EXPANDER | 23.2 | 23.2 |
| TOP CAP | 11.6 | 9 |
| CONE | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| SPACERS | 14.8 | 21.5 |
| STEM SPACERS | 10 | 3.6 |
| BEARINGS | 45.8 | 41.8 |
| COMPRESSION RING | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| TOTAL FRAMESET WEIGHT | 1758.1 | 1572.9 (-185.2 g) |
| COMPONENT | DEVOTE ADVANCED PRO (PREVIOUS) | DEVOTE ADVANCED SL (NEW) |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL FRAMESET WEIGHT | 1758.1 | 1572.9 |
| FRONT AXLE | 35.1 | 35.1 |
| REAR AXLE | 43.9 | 44.9 |
| COCKPIT | 395 | 290 |
| WHEELS | 1398 | 1280 |
| TIRES | 890 (40c) | 1000 (45c) |
| TRANSMISSION SYSTEM WEIGHT | 4520.1 | 4222.9 (-297.2 g) |
The new Advanced SL-grade composite frameset reduces weight by 185 grams compared to the previous Devote Advanced Pro, marking the first time the Devote platform receives Advanced SL-grade composite construction. That reduction comes from advanced manufacturing methods including a proprietary carbon resin formula, Continuous Fiber Technology, fully integrated inner molding for a seamless unified structure, and precision cold-blade cutting to maintain fiber continuity throughout the layup.
As a complete race system, the Devote Advanced SL 0 — including the frameset, Liv Contact SLR XR Integrated Handlebar, CADEX Max GXR WheelSystem, and CADEX GXR 45mm race tires — weighs 4,223 grams. That’s 297 grams lighter than the equivalent previous-generation system, despite the addition of wider 45mm race tires.
| FEATURE | DEVOTE ADVANCED PRO (PREVIOUS) | DEVOTE ADVANCED SL (NEW) | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRAME PEDALING STIFFNESS (N/mm) | 65 | 76 | +16.9% |
| FRAME TORSIONAL STIFFNESS (N/°) | 90 | 113 | +25.6% |
| FORK LATERAL STIFFNESS (N/mm) | 52 | 53 | +1.9% |
| FRAME PEDALING STIFFNESS + FORK LATERAL STIFFNESS (N/mm) | 117 | 129 | +10.3% |
| SYSTEM PEDALING STIFFNESS (N/mm) | 37.8 | 44.5 | +17.7% |
| SYSTEM HANDLING STIFFNESS (N/mm) | 6 | 7.6 | +26.7% |
| FEATURE | DEVOTE ADVANCED PRO (PREVIOUS) | DEVOTE ADVANCED SL (NEW) | CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRAMESET TRANSMISSION STIFFNESS-TO-WEIGHT RATIO | 66.5 | 83.1 | +24.9% |
| SYSTEM PEDALING STIFFNESS-TO-WEIGHT RATIO | 8.4 | 10.5 | +25% |
| SYSTEM HANDLING STIFFNESS-TO-WEIGHT RATIO | 1.3 | 1.8 | +38.5% |
The new Devote Advanced SL 0 with CADEX Max GXR WheelSystem delivers a 17.7% increase in system pedaling stiffness and a 26.7% increase in system handling stiffness compared to the previous Devote Advanced Pro system. When measured as stiffness-to-weight ratio, the metric that matters most for race performance, those gains increase to 25% in pedaling efficiency and 38.5% in handling efficiency.
The result is a significantly more efficient and responsive race system, delivering sharper power transfer under load, more precise handling through loose corners, and greater confidence when speeds stay high across rough gravel terrain.
THE WATTS SAVINGS | COMPLETE BIKE
Units: Watts
| METRIC | DEVOTE ADVANCED PRO (PREVIOUS) | DEVOTE ADVANCED SL (NEW) | IMPROVEMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINEAR DRAG (+/- 20º YAW) | 271.27 | 256.83 | -14.44 |
| WHEEL ROTATING DRAG (FRONT) | 6.22 | 4.75 | -1.47 |
| WHEEL ROTATING DRAG (REAR) | 4.66 | 3.57 | -1.09 |
| TIRE ROLLING RESISTANCE (FRONT & REAR) | 64.83 | 61.8 | -3.03 |
| TOTAL RESISTANCE | 346.98 | 326.95 | -20.03 |
TOTAL RESISTANCE REDUCTION: -20.03 W
The Devote Advanced SL introduces AeroSystem Shaping across the frameset, fork, and cockpit for the first time, reducing aerodynamic drag and improving total system efficiency across modern gravel race conditions. Compared to the previous Devote Advanced Pro, wind tunnel testing confirms a total system savings of 20.03 watts using rider positions matched to the intended geometry and riding style of each platform. The previous Devote Advanced Pro was tested in a more upright all-road gravel position, while the Devote Advanced SL was tested in its new race-focused riding position developed around lower stack, longer reach, and a more aggressive front-end setup.
Rolling resistance improvements further increase overall efficiency. At equivalent tire pressure, the CADEX GXR 45mm tire generates 3.03 watts less rolling resistance per bike than the previous CADEX GX 40mm tire, while also increasing tire volume for improved control and capability across rough terrain.
Together, reduced aerodynamic drag, lower rolling resistance, and a more race-focused riding position create a faster and more efficient gravel race system designed to conserve energy, maintain momentum, and carry speed deeper into demanding race efforts.
