This High-Performance level, state-of-the-art aluminum material is made predominantly from 6011 alloy and delivers best-in-class strength-to-weight ratios. These framesets also feature unique welding technologies for a high-performance ride quality.

Technologies and Features
As the sister brand to Giant, the leading producer of lightweight and strong bicycles, Liv shares the same cutting-edge technologies that help create an enjoyable riding experience and brings them to female cyclists. The following core technologies and features can be found on our bikes and gear.
Bike Technologies & Features
ALUXX SL Aluminum Technology
Advanced Composite Technology
Liv’s High-Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this frameset in our own composite factory. Using state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing techniques, Liv’s Advanced-Grade Composite frames are designed to offer light weight and stiffness with optimal compliance.
Advanced SL Composite Technology
Liv’s Professional Grade raw carbon material is woven in our own composite factory using our most advanced engineering and construction methods including: Continuous Fiber Technology to add strength while reducing weight; Carbon Nanotube Technology resin to improve impact resistance; and Fusion Process for lighter, stronger frame junctions.
Advanced Forged Composite Technology
A state-of-the-art, high-pressure molding process used to produce complex-shaped carbon fiber components that are lighter, stiffer and stronger than similar aluminum components.
ALUXX Aluminum Technology
This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles.
ALUXX SLR Aluminum Technology
This superlight Pro level aluminum material is made predominantly from 6011 alloy and delivers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any Liv aluminum frameset. State-of-the-art microscopic grain manipulation and advanced butting allows for 20 percent thinner and lighter tube shapes than ALUXX SL framesets.
AeroSystem Shaping Technology
Tubing shapes engineered using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind-tunnel data to optimize each tube shape for superior aerodynamic performance.
Compact Road Design
When introduced by Giant in 1990s, Compact Road revolutionized the look and feel of high-performance road bikes forever. A downward sloping toptube (from the headtube to the seattube) creates smaller front and rear triangles for a lighter, stiffer bike. It also makes it easier for riders of all sizes to have a perfect fit.
D-Fuse Seatpost
The proprietary “D” shaped composite seatpost damps vibration, resulting in a smooth, compliant ride.
D-Fuse Technology
The D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar were designed to function as a system to absorb shocks and vibrations from various surfaces, ensuring a smoother and more efficient ride.
FlexPoint Suspension Technology
A proven “single-pivot” design that uses the flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction to produce a lightweight and durable suspension system with 4.7 inches/120mm of rear travel.
Flip Chip - Maestro 3
This all-new technology allows you to quickly adjust the geometry of your bike to better suit riding conditions and rear-wheel size choice. Using two different flip chips – a combination high/ low and a dedicated mid-position chip – riders can change the head tube angle, seat tube angle and bottom bracket height using eccentric hardware located on the upper rocker arm of the rear suspension.
Flip Chip
The flip chip allows riders to quickly adjust the geometry of their Maestro-equipped mountain bike to better suit how and where they ride. It lets riders change the headtube/seattube angles and bottom bracket height via eccentric (offset, two-position) hardware located on the upper rocker arm.
Flip Chip - Dropout
Allows riders to quickly adjust the geometry and rear-wheel tire clearance with eccentric, offset two-position hardware in the rear wheel dropouts.
Integrated Seatpost
Designed as a key performance factor in the overall frameset, the integrated seatpost saves up to 45 grams compared to standard composite posts, while improving aerodynamics and adding road-smoothing compliance.
Internal Seatpost Clamp
A lightweight, all-internal seatpost locking mechanism provides confident clamping force with clean performance and aesthetics.
Hookless Rim Design
Hookless rim design enhances overall durability and offers a wider inner rim width without adding extra weight. It also helps to create a rounder tire shape providing superior grip and handling as well as added sidewall support when cornering.
Maestro Suspension Technology
Four strategically positioned pivot points and two linkages all work together to create a single floating pivot for the most active, efficient and independent suspension system on the trail.
MegaDrive
A massive rectangular downtube and oversized toptube work in unison to provide superior front end lateral and torsional steering precision. The precisely engineered, rectangular shaped downtube yields unprecedented steering and pedaling stiffness.
OverDrive 2
The most advanced steerer tube technology in today’s Liv and Giant bikes. Designed to offer unprecedented front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 1/2” lower, 1 1/4” upper) and tapered steerer tube work in harmony to provide supreme steering stiffness.
OverDrive
Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, this fork steerer tube technology uses oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.
OverDrive Aero
Found inside the head tube of the all-new EnviLiv range, the D-shaped fork steerer tube and corresponding spacers provide an extremely aerodynamic, easier to service system of internally routed brake and derailleur cables.
PowerCore
A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 86-millimeter wide bottom-bracket design (92-millimeterwide for off-road bikes). Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside.
RideSense Ready
This means the frame comes prepared to accept the RideSense sensor and accompanying hardware.
RideSense
Liv and Giant’s chainstay-integrated, wireless data transmitter. The removable transmitter sends wheel speed and cadence information directly to any ANT+ compatible computer.
Variant Seatpost
This proprietary seatpost design optimizes the balance between a lightweight and superior ride quality, with simple adjustment to enhance the total race performance of the Langma road range.
Variant SLR Seatpost
Using more continuous carbon fibers and titanium bolts, the Langma’s first fully-carbon seatpost is lightweight, aero, and easily adjustable
Vector Seatpost
This full-composite, lightweight and highly aerodynamic seatpost is engineered specifically for performance road riding.
Vector SLR Seatpost
Using more continuous carbon fibers and titanium bolts, the Langma’s first fully-carbon seatpost is lightweight, aero, and easily adjustable.
E-Bike Technologies & Features
EnergyPak
EnergyPak side release design makes it easy to handle and remove the battery from the E-bike, plus the battery can be charged on or off the bike for convenience.
Hybrid Cycling Technology
Hybrid Cycling Technology is a system that combines electric power with human power to produce the most efficient, powerful and natural E-bike riding experience. It’s a seamless extension of a rider’s own power that sets Liv and Giant E-bikes apart from other “electric” bicycles. The system consists of four key innovative technologies that work in unison with your own body’s power output—a seamless extension of your own capabilities.
PedalPlus 6-Sensor Technology
Liv's new 6-sensor Smart Assist technology provides the most versatile and natural riding experience across diverse terrain and riding styles. Used in all SyncDrive motors, this technology listens to you then tells the motor how to best respond. Translating six measurements about your riding, this adds the perfect amount of power at just the right time. The result is an extremely fluid riding experience that feels like riding a standard bike but with so much more “oomph.”
Torque Sensor
The torque sensor continuously reads your pedaling input and adds the ideal support from the motor in a seamless, perfectly timed power boost that is proportional to your effort.
Speed Sensor
The speed sensor factors in the speed the rider is traveling.
Motor Rotation Sensor
Allows the motor to run as smoothly and seamlessly as possible.
Slope Detection Sensor
Calculates how steep of a hill you are riding and is able to automatically adjust power output to make climbing a breeze.
Accelerometer Sensor
Measures the amount of acceleration or deceleration the bike experiences based on your input.
PedalPlus 4-Sensor Technology
The PedalPlus 4-sensor technology system combines speed and torque sensors with motor and pedal rotation sensors to produce consistent power across the entire gear range. It precisely measures the amount of force a rider is applying to the pedals so that the motor delivers a seamless power boost.
RideControl EVO
RideControl EVO represents state-of-the-art design and aesthetics. Clean, rounded corners give it an elegant look and feel. And with its aluminum housing, the RideControl EVO is more shockproof and durable, even on rough terrain. The RideControl EVO can be connected with Bluetooth and offers USB charging possibilities. The Bluetooth connectivity makes sure the RideControl can be updated—meaning you’ll always be up to date with the latest software technology.
RideControl Dash
This compact 2-in-1 control unit has everything you need at your fingertips. Glance down at the color display to check all your riding data, such as battery status, speed, distance, time, and cadence. Pair it with the RideControl App and you can opt to get phone notifications. Keep your electronic devices charged using the convenient USB port. Need to get off and walk a little? We’ve got you. Simply tap Walk Assist and easily push your bike uphill or over rough terrain.
RideControl ONE
RideControl ONE takes your E-bike riding experience to new levels with integrated button controls and a clean handlebar free of any display. The E-bikes equipped with RideControl ONE can connect with the Liv and Giant E-bike App to function as your E-bike display
RideControl Ergo
RideControl Ergo takes your E-bike riding experience to new levels with smart integration buttons for clean and simple display-free handlebar controls. Ergonomic and accessible while riding, easy-to-push buttons let you select your power mode and Walk Assist.
RideControl Ergo 2
Have full control over your ride and easily change modes with this intuitive handlebar-mounted command center featuring large, easy-to-reach buttons. The LED indicators clearly show your battery level and support mode, and feature internal cable routing for a sleek, high-end design.
RideControl Go
Available on premium Liv E-Bikes, RideControl Go features a multipurpose button integrated into the top tube. Colored LEDs allow you to switch power modes from the top tube and keep a clean handlebar setup. The lights also display battery level and support mode.
RideDash Evo
This premium color display unit provides ride data at a glance. So you can easily monitor battery range, riding time, distance, current speed, and cadence. The unit connects to your phone via the RideControl App and displays clear turn-by-turn directions, so you stay on track. You can also stay connected while riding, by opting in for phone notifications.
Smart Assist
With Smart Assist you can enjoy seamless acceleration and power boost. The Smart Assist Technology system replicates a natural riding style, using the six sensors to add assistance exactly when needed.
SyncDrive Pro
The powerful SyncDrive Pro 2 Motor was co-developed with Yamaha and is their lightest ever E-bike motor. It provides 85Nm of torque, the most in the Amiti E+ range, and will help you confidently conquer the steepest of hills. The Smart Assist mode uses six sensors to optimize your power support automatically. It provides seamless acceleration and a power boost exactly when you need it. With this powerful yet quiet motor underneath you, you’ll feel naturally strong in any riding situation and at any speed.
SyncDrive Sport
Syncdrive Core
SyncDrive Core is ideal for E-bikes with low step-through frames and offers a natural, unintimidating feeling while riding. SyncDrive Core offers silent performance while delivering power for a comfortable and relaxing E-bike riding experience.
SyncDrive Move
The all-new SyncDrive Move literally moves the motor to the rear hub of the bicycle. Found in our youth bike range, this compact motor delivers 30Nm of torque for a smooth, confidence-inspiring ride. It features 3 support modes to help young riders climb with less effort. It also features the Smart Assist technology which uses five sensors to determine a smooth and natural pedaling support.
Gear Technologies & Features
EasyRide Tubeless
Liv’s EasyRide Tubeless (ERT) technology is an easy solution for Sport-level riders who ride occasionally for light fitness or go on weekend adventures and are seeking the advantages of tubeless tire without the expensive upgrade or mess. A special integrated liner creates air chamber that functions similar to a tube so it is easier to pump up your tires—think, more user-friendly, value-oriented and safety than performance and speed.
Rebound Technology
Liv Rebound is optimal density foam with incredibly high elasticity and super light weight that provides long-lasting support.
Mips®
The Mips® BPS (Brain Protection System) is designed to add protection in helmets against the rotational motion. The rotational motion is a combination of rotational energy (angular velocity) and rotational forces (from angular acceleration) that both affects the brain and increases the risk for minor and severe brain injuries. Mips® BPS has been scientifically proven to reduce rotational motion when implemented in a helmet by absorbing and redirecting rotational energies and forces transferred to the brain.
Mips Air Node™
Mips Air Node™ is a super light and slim helmet security system that moves 10-15 mm in relation to the helmet’s energy-absorbing layer, reducing the rotational forces that are otherwise transmitted to the brain during impact. Fully integrated into the helmet’s padding, Mips Air Node™ is as light as possible and designed to fit each individual helmet model and size, making it virtually invisible until needed.
Magnetic Fidlock®
Magnetic Fidlock® helmet buckles are intuitive, pinch-free and can be opened or closed with one hand, even while wearing gloves.
Particle Flow
A tailor-made feel is now achievable through Particle Flow Technology, which are free-flowing particles are inserted into two separate pockets within the saddle structure. The particles mold to the rider’s unique pelvic contact condition, reducing pressure points by more than 20 percent and distributing pressure across a broader contact area. The result is optimal performance through superior comfort and support.
Power Pro
Tracking your power output and training data has never been easier. The all-new Power Pro system delivers accurate information with an integrated system that’s precise, reliable and simple to set up. The most effective training is smart training, so start training with power.
Procomfor™
PROCOMFOR™ chamois is designed and constructed by CUORE to give elite racers and serious riders a tailor-made fit. This is the most technologically advanced chamois in the Liv line, with multi-density foam for comfort, carbon yarn for increased breathability and Swiss made Schoeller® performance fabric for maximum moisture transfer.
- TransTextura™ technology provides the rider with maximum heat dispersion for superior comfort during the ride
- A combination of lightweight hand cut and 3D molded chamois give state-of-the-art fit and optimal performance advantage
- Engineered to stay in the perfect position through pedaling motion
- Welded seams connect the upper and lower portion of the bib resulting in excellent comfort and reduced chafing
ProTextura
Wind protection, durable waterrepellent finishes and laminations are engineered to fend off windy and rainy conditions, while including breathability to assistance your body in regulation of body temperature.
ThermTextura
ThermTextura™ fabric incorporates all the benefits of TransTextura™ fabric by transferring body moisture from inside while insulating you from the cold air outside.
TransTextura™
Permanent denier gradient transfer technology uses capillary action to pull moisture away from the skin to the fabric surface for rapid evaporation and quick drying.
• Heat Ventilation
• Moisture Transfer
• Highly Breathable
• Highly Strechable
• Perspiration Capillary Action
Tubeless System
Engineered with proprietary Dynamic Balanced Lacing technology, this tubeless ready composite WheelSystem delivers superior efficiency, pinpoint control and comfort.
UniClip
Giant Contact series saddles all feature the UniClip system mount. UniClip is a unique, proprietary design that enhances the overall aesthetic of the bike while providing a secure mounting system for exclusive Giant accessories.
Virginia Tech 5 Star Rating
In collaboration with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Virginia Tech have rated a total of 128 bike helmets using the STAR evaluation system. The bicycle helmet impact tests evaluate a helmet's ability to reduce linear acceleration and rotational velocity of the head resulting from a range of impacts a cyclist might experience. Helmets with more stars provide a reduction in concussion risk for these impacts compared to helmets with less stars. Read more.