The Liv Avail Advanced 2 is the high-value endurance champion of the 2026 lineup, perfect for riders who want the legendary comfort of the Avail platform with the tactile, reliable performance of a mechanical drivetrain. Re-engineered for the 10th-generation cycle, this model features an all-new Advanced-grade composite frame that increases vertical compliance while shaving weight.
With the new Contact AeroLight stem and a massive 40mm tire clearance, this bike is as ready for smooth tarmac as it is for rough, all-day adventures.
Frameset & Geometry
Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, 12x142mm Thru-Axle, Disc
Fork: Advanced-Grade Composite, Full-Composite OverDrive Steerer, 12x100mm Thru-Axle
Handlebar: Liv Contact SL D-Fuse, 31.8mm
Stem: Giant Contact AeroLight
Seatpost: Giant D-Fuse, Composite, 14mm Offset
Saddle: Liv Approach (with ParticleFlow technology)
Color: Moonstone / Gray / Chrome
Drivetrain & Brakes
Shifters: Shimano 105 ST-R7120, 2x12-Speed (Mechanical)
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 FD-R7100
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 RD-R7100
Crankset: Shimano 105, 34/50T (Compact)
Cassette: Shimano 105, 12-Speed, 11-36T (The ultimate climbing range)
Chain: KMC X12
Brakes: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 Hydraulic (SM-RT64 Rotors: 160mm Front / 160mm Rear)
Wheels & Tires
Wheelset: Giant P-R1 Disc Wheelset, Alloy (Tubeless Ready)
Hubs: Giant Alloy, CenterLock, 12mm Thru-Axle
Spokes: Sapim
Tires: Giant Gavia Fondo 1, Tubeless, 700x32c (effective width ~34mm)
Max Tire Clearance: 40mm
Key Technologies
D-Fuse Compliance: The D-shaped carbon seatpost and handlebar are designed to flex vertically to absorb road buzz while maintaining lateral stiffness for efficient pedaling.
Compact Road Design: The signature sloping top tube allows for a smaller, stiffer, and lighter frame that is easier to handle and provides a more comfortable stand-over height.
AeroLight Integration: The new stem design routes hydraulic lines semi-internally, creating a clean aesthetic and improving aerodynamics while remaining easy to service.
11-36 Cassette: This model is equipped with an 11-36 cassette, providing a lower-than-1:1 gear ratio that makes even the steepest alpine climbs manageable.