Inspection
Frame condition
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Liv
2017 Liv Embolden 1
Previous used estimate
$495 - $509
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2017 Liv Embolden 1
12-month projected trend
12%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Discover a little mischief and unknown territory – the trail-ready Embolden 1 will give you the courage it takes to improve your riding. With 120mm of sweet suspension, plus confidence-inspiring front end handling, you’ll be finding a new passion for speed. Embolden hands you the keys to unlock your mountain biking potential. With an active feel, loads of traction and powerful disc brakes, everything about this bike screams, “You can do this!” Embolden has your back with beautifully simple, single-pivot frame geometry that provides a lower stand-over height, making dismounts and maneuvering your body around the frame as effortless as can be. The 27.5-inch wheel size ensures that bike handling is still nimble and playful while providing a stable, trustworthy feel.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox 34 Rhythm, Grip Damper, 15mm QR, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel
- Component Stem
- Giant Connect
- Product Family
- Embolden
- Component Chain
- KMC X11
- Component Frame
- ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension
- Component Tires
- Maxxis Ardent, [F] 27.5x2.4, Folding [R] 27.5x2.25, Folding
- Component Brakes
- Shimano M395, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm
- Component Saddle
- Liv Contact Upright
- Component Cassette
- SRAM PG-1130 11x42, 11-speed
- Component Crankset
- SRAM NX
- Component Shifters
- SRAM NX
- Component Handlebar
- Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
- Component Seat Post
- TranzX YSP-02 dropper post, 30.9mm
- Component Wheel Set
- Giant XC-1
- Component Chainrings
- 30T
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float Performance
- Component Brake Levers
- Shimano M425
- Component Bottom Bracket
- SRAM GXP, Press fit
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Fox 34 Rhythm, Grip Damper, 15mm QR, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel
- Component Frame Construction
- ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension
- Frame Construction
- ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension
- Fork Brand & Model
- Fox 34 Rhythm, Grip Damper, 15mm QR, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float Performance
- Tires
- Maxxis Ardent, [F] 27.5x2.4, Folding [R] 27.5x2.25, Folding
- Crankset
- SRAM NX
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM GXP, Press fit
- Chain
- KMC X11
- Saddle
- Liv Contact Upright
- Handlebar
- Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX
- Stem
- Giant Connect
- Brake Levers
- Shimano M425
- Brakes
- Shimano M395, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm
- Cassette
- SRAM PG-1130 11x42, 11-speed
- Chainrings
- 30T
- Fork
- Fox 34 Rhythm, Grip Damper, 15mm QR, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel
- Frame
- ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension
- Seat Post
- TranzX YSP-02 dropper post, 30.9mm
- Shifters
- SRAM NX
- Wheel Set
- Giant XC-1
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.