LIV LANGMA ADVANCED PRO DISC 1
Liv is the first major bike brand to construct women's-specific bikes from the ground up, using data from women's bike fits to alter geometry and outfitting the frames with finishing gear tailored particularly for female riders, from handlebars to saddles. Liv makes three road bikes: the aero EnviLiv, the endurance-focused Avail, and the Langma, a lightweight race bike that is the female equivalent of the popular Giant TCR.
The Langma is available in seven different configurations, including two different carbon composite chassis grades. The Advanced 1+ Disc, which comes with 11-speed Shimano Ultegra, hydraulic disc brakes, and Giant SLR-2 carbon fiber wheels, puts the WorldTour-winning platform ridden by Liv Racing Xstra and Team BikeExchange-Jayco within reach of everyday riders and competitors. Although some aero aspects, including as the frame shaping and Giant Variant carbon seatpost, are present, other elements, such as the round-profile Liv Contact handlebar and classic stem, remain more traditional. I was keen to see how this mid-range product compared to the range-topping Langma Advanced SL Disc in 2021, which retails for £9,999 and is made from Liv's Advanced SL-Grade carbon fiber and comes with SRAM's RED eTap AXS group and Cadex 36 carbon wheels.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Frame: Advanced-Grade carbon composite
- Groupset: Shimano Ultegra 8000
- Wheels: Giant SLR-2
REASONS TO BUY
- Exceptional ride - stiff front end yet compliant
- Lighter than many of its rivals
Crank-based power meter included
REASONS TO AVOID
- Wide spread on gearing for a race bike
- Could benefit from deeper section rims
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