Description
High Performance Climbing Kinematics and Sprinting Efficiency
The race-ready Liv Langma Advanced Pro Disc 1 AR 2023 introduces uncompromised speed and explosive acceleration directly into your mountain climbing and competitive road racing pursuits. For a long time, traditional aero-focused bikes suffered from excessive frame weight, which often dulled response times during steep ascents. However, this pro-level climbing machine completely rewrites the race standard by optimizing its stiffness-to-weight ratio. Liv crafts this ultra-responsive frame using premium Advanced-Grade Composite raw carbon material, applying strategic engineering to minimize dead weight while maximizing structural power transfer. Consequently, competitive riders can attack high-gradient mountain switchbacks with exceptional mechanical efficiency.
Optimized Aero Tubing and Pinpoint Steering Stiffness
Harsh crosswinds or unstable front-end tracking can break your concentration and sap vital energy during high-speed technical descents. To eliminate this vulnerability, the frame utilizes strategically engineered, truncated ellipse airfoil tube sections developed through intensive wind-tunnel testing. These aerodynamic profiles reduce wind drag at a much wider range of yaw angles compared to traditional teardrop-shaped tubes. Concurrently, the frontend incorporates Giant’s flagship OverDrive 2 oversized steerer tube technology. Working in unison with oversized headset bearings, this tapered full-composite fork layout delivers supreme steering stiffness and precise tracking control.
| Frame Material | Advanced-Grade Composite Carbon, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
|---|---|
| Front Fork | Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive 2 tapered steerer, 12x100mm |
| Drivetrain / Gears | 2 x 12 Speed Electronic Fully Wireless System |
| Shifters / Levers | SRAM Rival eTap AXS Wireless Electronic Shift / Hydraulic Brake Levers |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12-Speed Wireless |
| Crankset / Power Meter | SRAM Rival D1 DUB, 33/46T with integrated Power Halo power meter |
| Cassette / Chain | SRAM Rival 12-Speed, 10x36T / SRAM Rival D1 heavy-duty chain |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit system |
| Brakeset System | SRAM Rival eTap AXS Hydraulic Disc, SRAM PaceLine rotors ([F] 160mm / [R] 160mm) |
| WheelSystem Type | Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc WheelSystem, 36mm rim depth front and rear, hookless design |
| Hubset / Spokes | Giant alloy CenterLock 12mm thru-axle, 3-pawl rear driver / Sapim Sprint spokes |
| Tyres / Clearance | Giant Gavia Fondo 1, tubeless, 700x28c (32mm effective width), 32mm max tire size |
| Handlebar Tech | Liv Contact SLR full-carbon high-performance drop handlebar |
| Stem / Grips | Giant Contact SL alloy stem / Liv All Condition comfort bar tape |
| Seatpost / Saddle | Giant Variant aerodynamic carbon composite post / Liv Alacra SL ergonomic saddle |
