New longer, lower Liv Devote gravel bike uses flip chip to adjust geometry

Liv has updated the women-specific Devote gravel bike family with a racier geometry, a flip-chip dropout and integrated down-tube storage.

The Giant sister company says the changes increase versatility, reflecting the diversity of modern gravel riding, while sharpening the top-end models’ race edge.

The second-generation Devote range runs from the entry-level alloy Devote (£1,299/€1,550/AU$1,899) to the top-of-the range Devote Advanced Pro (£5,599/$6,500/€6,499/AU$8,299), a carbon gravel race bike.

Liv says most models and sizes will be available in October.

Adjustable geometry

Liv has tweaked the geometry of its women’s gravel bike across the board.

Compared to the previous-generation Liv Devote, for example, the new Devote Advanced and Advanced Pro have 8mm less stack and 2mm more reach in a size medium in the shorter wheelbase setting.

The changes put the rider in a more aggressive position while boosting grip, stability and control at speed, according to the brand.

As seen on the Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0, a flip-chip dropout is a new addition to all Devote models.

Riders can change wheelbase length by 10mm and rear-wheel tyre clearance by 8mm to suit different trails.

Liv says you can unscrew the flip chip from the rear dropout using common tools.

Switching to the short position speeds up handling and enables tyre clearance of 45mm, according to Liv.

The long position slows down handling, providing more stability and ups tyre clearance to 53mm.

All Devote models are available in sizes XS, S, M and L globally.

D-Fuse tech

D-Fuse technology first appeared in the seatposts of Giant’s best cyclocross bikes in 2014, in order to improve rear-end comfort.

Since then, Giant and Liv have applied the D-shaped tubing to their endurance road bikes and gravel range.

Certain bikes in each model series come with the D-Fuse seatposts, which flex by up to 7mm, according to Liv.

Although the D-Fuse seatposts are proprietary, they can be switched for other brands’ 30.9mm or 27.2mm seatposts.

Liv equips the Devote Advanced Pro with the Contact SLR XR D-Fuse handlebar and the Devote Advanced and Devote models with the lower-spec Contact XR D-Fuse handlebar.

The brand says both Contact handlebars have a five-degree back sweep and flared drop to provide comfort and grip.

The Contact handlebars are fitted with the Contact AeroLight stem, which is optimised for round steerer tubes.

The alloy stem’s faceplate sends external cables under each side of the stem and down through the frame. Liv says this design enhances aerodynamics, creates a tidier front end and makes room for dropper post cables in the headset.

Integrated down-tube storage

The Devote Advanced Pro and Devote Advanced models have integrated down-tube storage, an increasingly common feature on adventure gravel bikes.

A hatch on the down tube covers an internal compartment holding a water-resistant bag. This can hold spares to fix a puncture, including an inner tube, CO2 canister, tyre lever and multi-tool.

Liv says the compartment cover doubles as a water bottle mount.

Frame and fork tiers

The range-topping Liv Devote Advanced Pro and second-tier Liv Devote Advanced share a carbon frame. But the Advanced Pro has a higher-grade carbon fork, which makes it the lightest of the three series.

That said, Liv doesn’t offer any claimed figures for the framesets.

The entry-level Devote uses Liv’s Aluxx-grade aluminium frame.

All new Devote models incorporate Overdrive fork steerer tube technology. Liv says the oversized stainless steel headset bearings are long-lasting and, together with a tapered steerer tube, make steering stiff but also responsive.

Flat-mount disc brakes pair with front and rear 12mm thru-axles across the Devote range. This ensures predictable braking in all conditions, according to Liv.

All Devote bikes have frame mounts for gravel bike accessories, such as three bottle cages, bikepacking bags and mudguards or fenders.

Liv Devote models and availability

Liv Devote Advanced Pro

The Liv Devote Advanced Pro tops the range at £5,599/$6,500/€6,499/AU$8,299.

• Frame: Advanced-grade composite
• Colour: Carbon/chrome
• Wheels: Giant CXR 1 Carbon Disc WheelSystem
• Groupset: SRAM Force eTap AXS, 2x12

Liv Devote Advanced 0

The second-tier Liv Devote Advanced 0 costs £3,799/$4,000/€4,999 (Australian pricing is currently unavailable).

• Frame: Advanced-grade composite
• Colour: Tiger Red
• Wheels: Giant CXR 2 Carbon Disc WheelSystem
• Groupset: Shimano GRX RX-820, 2x12

Liv Devote Advanced 1

The Liv Devote Advanced 1 is priced at £3,099/$3,000/€3,200/AU$4,199.

• Frame: Advanced-grade composite
• Colour: Ice Age
• Wheels: Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset, alloy
• Groupset: SRAM Apex, 1x12

Liv Devote Advanced 2

The cheapest Advanced model, the Liv Devote Advanced 2, will set you back £2,699/€2,950/AU$3,699 (US pricing is not currently available).

• Frame: Advanced-grade composite
• Colour: Kelp Forest
• Wheels: Giant P-X2 Disc wheelset, alloy
• Groupset: Shimano GRX RX-610, 2x12

Liv Devote 0

The Liv Devote 0 costs £1,799/€1,999. Australian pricing is unavailable.

As is the case for the whole Devote range, US pricing is not available at time of launch.

• Frame: Aluxx-grade aluminium
• Colour: Sandshell
• Wheels: Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset, alloy
• Groupset: Shimano GRX RX-610, 2x12

Liv Devote 1

The Liv Devote 1 costs £1,599/€1,850/AU$1,899.

• Frame: Aluxx-grade aluminium
• Colour: Charcoal Plum
• Wheels: Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset, alloy
• Groupset: Shimano GRX RX-400, 2x10

Liv Devote 2

The entry-level Liv Devote 2 is priced at £1,599/€1,550/AU$1,899.

• Frame: Aluxx-grade aluminium
• Colour: Shale Green
• Wheels: Giant S-X2 Disc wheelset, alloy
• Groupset: Shimano Sora, 2x9