LIV DEVOTE ADVANCED PRO
The Liv Devote Advanced Pro is a capable bike with all the mounts you'd need for bikepacking, rides like a super endurance bike on the road, and could be a trail slayer with spec adjustments. They spent a day traversing the constructed pathways of Swinley Forest, eager to put the Devote through its paces. Swinley's Blue and Red trails are quite easy, but the bike handled the berms and rollers admirably, despite the fact that it wasn't the intended purpose. A set of 45mm tyres and a more significantly flared handlebar, on the other hand, would have given me a little more confidence. The ability to sew together portions of road, gravel, trail, fire road, and cycle path is a big draw for many riders, so they took the Devote on a few mixed bag rides, and it was here that the Devote felt most at home. It may not be the ideal tool for paved roads, unpaved doubletrack, and woodland trails, but it is still a fun to ride on each of them, unlike bikes with more specificity.
Despite the fact that this Devote construction is very pricey, it still provides good value for money. You'll get SRAM's second-tier Force groupset, which features powerful hydraulic disc brakes and 2x12 gearing for a wide range and tiny gear hops. There are also carbon wheels, which match the frame and fork, and are fitted with a set of Velocita tyres for speed. If you plan on riding in slicker conditions, such as mud or small shingely rocks, you'll probably want to upgrade to something with a bit more tread.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Frame : Advanced-Grade Carbon Composite
- Fork : Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer
- Groupset: SRAM Force eTap AXS // 43/30 x 10–36t
- Wheels: Giant CXR-2 Carbon Disc WheelSystem
- Tyres: Maxxis Velocita Tubeless 40mm (Max clearance: 700x40c or 650b x 50 (2.0”))
- Weight: 8.1kg / 17.85 (size small)
REASONS TO BUY
- Confidence inspiring geometry
- Range of luggage mounts
- Versatile for tarmac speed and off-road capability
REASONS TO AVOID
- Seatpost clamp cover doesn't stay in place
- Bars could do with a greater flare
- Tyres aren't well suited to off-road conditions
Website: liv-cycling.com/us/devote-advanced-pro
