The Liv Alight Disc 3 in Night Haze is the perfect "no-excuses" entry point into fitness riding and urban commuting. While its siblings (the Alight 1 and 2) lean toward higher-spec drivetrains and hydraulic brakes, the Alight 3 focuses on maximum accessibility, reliability, and value.
The Night Haze colourway is a showstopper for 2026—a deep, moody iridescent purple that shifts towards black in low light, perfectly capturing the aesthetic of a city skyline at dusk. For the new season, Liv has maintained the Alight's reputation as a "smooth operator" by sticking with high-volume tires and a geometry that keeps you upright enough to see traffic, but sporty enough to feel the wind in your hair.
Frameset & Women-Specific Design
Frame: ALUXX-Grade Aluminium, integrated mounts for rack, mudguards, and kickstand.
Fork: High-tensile steel, disc
Handlebar: Giant Sport, flat, 31.8mm.
Grips: Liv Ergo, dual-density
Saddle: Liv ErgoContact
Color: Night Haze.
Drivetrain & Brakes
Shifters: Shimano ST-EF41, 3x7-speed.
Front Derailleur: Shimano Tourney.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tourney.
Crankset: Forged alloy, 28/38/48T
Cassette: Shimano MF-TZ500, 14x34T.
Brakes: Tektro TKD-172 Mechanical Disc
Rotors: 160mm (Front & Rear).
Wheels & Tires
Wheelset: Giant GX Disc wheelset, Double Wall Aluminium.
Hubs: Joytech Disc hubs, alloy, QR.
Tires: Giant S-X3, Puncture Protect, 700x38c.
Max Tire Clearance: 42mm
Key Performance Features
3F Design Philosophy: Liv’s approach ensures the bike is balanced specifically for women. This includes shorter crank lengths, narrower handlebars, and a reach that prevents you from feeling over-extended.
Ultimate Gearing Range: With 21 speeds, this bike has a gear for everything. The 28-tooth small chainring up front combined with the 34-tooth rear cog means you can crawl up hills that would force other riders to walk.
Puncture Protection: The Giant S-X3 tires come with a built-in protective layer. While no tire is "invincible," these are designed to handle the glass and debris common on city commutes.
Low-Stall Mechanical Brakes: The Tektro mechanical discs provide much better wet-weather performance than traditional rim brakes, but without the cost or complexity of hydraulic systems. They are simple, effective, and "punchy."