Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Liv
2025 Liv Embolden
Value Guide market data · 2025 Liv Embolden
12-month trend
17%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2025 Liv Embolden
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Overview
About this bike
2025 Liv Embolden value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- Giant STL 34 RCL, 140mm, Boost 15x110 QR
- Frame
- ALUXX-grade aluminum, 120mm FlexPoint Suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle
- Rear Shock
- Suntour Raidon R, 184x44mm, recommended sag 30%
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano CUES
- Bottom Bracket
- 27.5" Shimano, threaded29" Praxis threaded
- Cassette
- Shimano CUES, CS-LG300, 11x48
- Chain
- KMC X-11
- Crankset
- Shimano CUES FC-U6000, 30t27.5": XS: 165mm, S: 170mmPraxis Cadet 30t29": S: 170mm, M: 170mm, L: 170mm
- Front Derailleur
- N/A
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano CuesRD-U6000, Shadow+
- Shifters
- Shimano Cues SL-6000, 1x10
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano MT-401
- Brakes
- Shimano BR-MT420, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]180mm
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Giant Contact TR35, 760x35mm, 20mm rise, alloy
- Saddle
- Liv Sylvia
- Seatpost
- Giant Contact Switch AT dropper, remote 27.5": XS: 70-100mm travel / 30.9 x 315mmS: 70-100mm travel / 30.9 x 315mm29":S: 70-100mm travel / 30.9 x 315mmM: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mmL: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm
- Stem
- Giant Contact SL 35 27.5": XS: 40mm, S: 50mm 29": S: 50mm, M: 50mm, L: 60mm
- Grips
- Liv Sole-O
Wheels & Tires
- Front Tire
- 27.5": [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.6, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 27.5x2.6, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless 29": [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless
- Hubs
- 27.5" and 29": [F] Giant MTB alloy, six-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 72 POE (Points of Engagement), six-bolt, HG driver body
- Rear Tire
- 27.5": [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.6, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 27.5x2.6, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless 29": [F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4 WT, Dual, EXO, TR, tubeless
- Rims
- 27.5" and 29": Giant TRA 2 wheelset, 6061 alloy, hookless, 30mm inner width, 40mm outer width, 21mm height, Wide Guard Technology
- Spokes
- Sapim, 28, J-bend
- Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch
Pedals
- Pedals
- Sold Separately
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
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.