Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Liv
2018 Liv Embolden 2
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Overview
About this bike
2018 Liv Embolden 2 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame
- Aluminum / ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint suspension
- Suspension
- Full, 120 / 120mm
- Fork
- Suntour / SR Suntour Axon RL R SF14, lockout, OverDrive, 120mm travelTravel:120mmSpring Type:Air
- Shock
- Suntour / SR Suntour Epixon RTravel:120mm
- Headset
- Integrated OverDrive sealed cartridge bearing
Drivetrain
- Drivetrain
- 2 × 9
- Groupset
- Deore, Alivio
- Bottom Bracket
- FSA, Press fit
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore, Shadow
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore
- Crank
- FSA Comet, 24/38
- Shifters
- Shimano Alivo
- Cassette
- Shimano HG400-9 12x36, 9-Speed
- Chain
- KMC X9
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Hydraulic Disc / Shimano M315, hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm, [R] 160mmType:Shimano Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Levers
- Shimano M315
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Dropper / TranzX YSP-19 dropper post, 30.9mmType:Dropper
- Stem
- Giant Sport
- Handlebar
- Giant Connect Trail, 31.8mm
- Saddle
- Liv Contact Upright
Wheels & Tires
- Wheels
- 27.5″ Aluminum
- Rims
- Giant XC-2, Tubeless
- Spokes
- Sapim Leader, 14g
- Front Hub
- Giant Tracker Sport
- Rear Hub
- Giant Tracker Sport
- Tires
- Maxxis Ardent; Tubeless, 60 TPI, [F] 27.5x2.4, [R] 27.5x2.25
Frame sizing
XSManufacturer sizing
SMManufacturer sizing
MDManufacturer sizing
LGManufacturer sizing
MD highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- 572
- Reach
- 420
- Top Tube Length
- 590
- Seat Tube Length
- 440
- Chainstay Length
- 435
- Wheelbase
- 1,125
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.