The EnviLiv is the next front-runner on the women’s bike racing scene. Prototypes were tested and evaluated by women on the Sunweb World Tour team, including American criterium national champion Coryn Rivera and fellow American crit crusher Ruth Winder, to help dial in the geometry.
Aerodynamic componentry and tubing designed in a wind tunnel.
The only thing that can stop you now: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
Cut the steerer tube to get your perfect fit.
Integrated Giant dual-sided power meter crankset and Powercore BB.
Dressed to the nines, so you look as fast—and as good—as you feel.
An aesthetically sleek and stealthy ride, the EnviLiv offers riders the most aerodynamic geometry, frame stiffness, and efficient power transfer in the Liv lineup. With tubing aerodynamically designed through wind tunnel testing, an integrated headset, and a women-specific narrow handlebar, the bike slips through the wind and snaps up to speed aggressively. Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes (140mm rotors) increase the stopping power and allowed me to test my limits. I bombed down steep, turny pitches on a wet lunch ride with total confidence, while riders with rim brakes eeked down the descent behind me. A proprietary Giant dual-sided power meter crankset is stabilized by the Powercore bottom bracket—a massively oversize (86mm wide) bottom bracket and chainstay area designed for efficient power transfer and maximum pedaling stiffness. The staccato buzz of the 11-speed 11-30 Shimano Di2 drivetrain perforated the quiet air as I smoothly whirred up and down the landscape. And at $5,600, the Liv costs a lot less than competitors’ bikes in the carbon performance road category.
An aero cockpit keeps you tucked low and moving fast.
A step up from the EnviLiv Advanced Aero Race Line, the EnviLiv Advanced Pro 0 Disc and Pro 1 Disc are built for speed, precision, and power. While the Pro 0 comes with Ultegra Di2 shifting, the Pro 1 is spec’d with mechanical Ultegra shifting, available for $4,300.
The geometry of the EnviLiv was honed with feedback from Team Sunweb pro riders who rode the first versions available, as well as tubing shaped in wind tunnel tests for the best possible aerodynamics. The carbon frame’s geometry puts the rider in an aggressive and fast position: tight into the handlebar, close to the frame, and seated over the 75-degree seat tube for maximum power output. It was designed specifically for women using what Liv refers to as its 3F Design Philosophy, which includes thousands of data points about women’s anatomy, sizing variations, and muscle energy and outputs. The chainstays are assymetric—a shorter one on the right to provide additional stiffness on the drive side and longer on the left for stability on the non–drive side, which adds to the extremely well-balanced ride; letting go of the handlebar and steering with my hips felt easier than ever, which might be a perk of the balanced, thoughtful geometry.
Slim and aero, the EnviLiv slices through the wind.
The EnviLiv Advanced Pro Disc cockpit includes an integrated aero handlebar and stem to enhance front-end stiffness and aerodynamics. The integrated headset features a flat, single-piece stem connected directly to the steerer tube. The steerer tube needs to be cut to fit for your preferred stack height, and can be cut down again later to achieve a lower position if needed.
I was extremely stoked on the narrower women’s handlebar, with a shorter reach and drop, which put my shoulders over the bar and gave me much more control of my ride. The Advanced Pro 0 also includes a Shimano Ultegra Di2 drivetrain, which shifted as smooth as butter. The 11-30 cassette gave me as much slack as I needed to punch uphill at a comfortable cadence, as well as chase QOMs on descents and contend for sprints. An adaptable 52/36 chainring can be swapped out for a 34/50 if you’ll be spending more time in the mountains. Liv outfitted the EnviLiv with the Giant SLR 1 Aero Disc tubeless wheels, which have 42mm rims in the front and 65mm in the rear for added aerodynamics and badassery.
The internal seatpost clamp is adjustable with an Allen key, the screw hiding beneath a sleek plastic cap on the top tube. It’s also built with oversize headset bearings and a tapered steerer tube that work in harmony to provide the stiffest steering possible. The EnviLiv is also RideSense equipped, meaning an in-frame speed and cadence sensor can transmit data to any ant+ connectable device. And okay, I admit I’m a sucker for matte black bikes (two-thirds of the bikes I own are so), but the matte black frame of the Pro Disc 0 with iridescent decals easily elevates the EnviLiv into my top five favorites ever.
The EnviLiv is unbelievably responsive, partially due to the lightweight, stiff frame that rockets forward with just a few punchy pedal strokes. I whipped up hills with relative ease and found myself following faster wheels than usual and initiating sprints. I zipped down wet, winding roads without fear or apprehension, thanks to the reliable and effective disc brakes. The balanced, small-rider geometry and sturdy disc brakes gave me so much control I cornered and descended with total confidence. I was in complete control both tucked into my drops at 40mph and track-standing at stoplights. The responsiveness is incredible—engaging my sprint was instantaneous, instead of the slight lag I’m used to on my trusty Cannondale CAAD10 (still love you, old girl), and it held speed significantly better, especially coming into an uphill. I found myself shooting past other riders almost effortlessly. Don’t get me wrong, there isn’t a motor in this thing—but it made me feel faster, stronger, and more badass than I have in a while.
Classic black with bold stars.
A pop of color adds visibility.
Floral pattern and deep pockets.