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In production2016–

Thrive

women9992117 EUR
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Origin

Women's all-road fitness bike — capable on pavement and light gravel with women-specific fit Liv (Giant's women's brand) Thrive — to grow, to flourish. Women thriving on two wheels. Trek FX Women's, Specialized Sirrus Women's

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Specifications

Frame
Liv ALUXX SL-grade aluminum (Thrive GX/1) or Advanced-grade composite (Thrive Advanced); flat-bar women's fitness, carbon fork even on alloy
Weight
kg
Drivetrain
Shimano CUES 1x9 (11-46t, Thrive GX) / Shimano Deore 1x11 (11-42t, Thrive 1)
Brakes
Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors
Wheels
Giant SX-2 alloy wheelset, tubeless-ready
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The verdict

+Strengths
  • Carbon fork standard on alloy frame — excellent vibration damping and weight savings
  • 700x45c tubeless-ready tires — handles light gravel, rough pavement, cobblestones
  • D-Fuse alloy seatpost — additional comfort layer
  • Women-specific Liv ErgoContact saddle — anatomy-appropriate
  • XS–LG size range starting 148cm
  • Shimano CUES 1x9 — simple, low maintenance
  • Tektro hydraulic disc brakes — reliable stopping
  • €999 price with carbon fork — strong value
Weaknesses
  • Flat bar limits aerodynamic efficiency vs drop bar
  • 1x9 Shimano CUES on base — limited gear range vs 1x11
  • 45c tires slower on smooth pavement
  • ALUXX SL alloy frame (not carbon) on base variant
  • Limited color options per year
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Who it’s for

active women 25–55women commuterswomen doing mixed road/gravelwomen returning to cyclingshorter women (148cm+)
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