Liv has updated its Devote gravel bike, with a longer top tube and shorter head tube as part of a more aggressive geometry.
Liv says that the needs of gravel riders are evolving, as riders look for enhanced capabilities for everything from gravel racing to backcountry riding and claims that its redefined geometry “increases traction and stability and allows more control at speed and on descents”.
There are three model ranges: the Advanced Pro and Advanced in carbon composite and the alloy Devote. There are new features across the range, with the carbon bikes now getting in-frame storage and all Devote models included a flip clip to alter their geometry.
There are a total of seven different Devote models in the new range: the Devote Advanced Pro; the Devote Advanced 0, 1 and 2; and the Devote 0, 1 and 2.
All the frames incorporate Liv’s flip chip on the rear dropout, which can be adjusted with a 5mm hex wrench. It allows you to change the wheelbase by 10mm to increase or decrease ride stability. It also alters the rear tyre clearance from 45mm up to 53mm.
Liv recommends the short position for rides that include smoother gravel and tarmac sections and the long position if you’re taking in fast, loose descents and tough climbs off-road.
Two carbon models and an alloy Devote
The 2024 Liv Devote Advanced Pro frameset is aimed at top tier gravel racers. Both the Advanced Pro and Advanced grade frames are made of Giant’s carbon composite, but the Advanced Pro pairs this with an Advanced SL grade fork, rather than the Advanced grade fork used in the Devote Advanced and alloy Devote bikes.
In all cases, there’s an Overdrive steerer which incorporates stainless steel bearings for increased durability.
The carbon frames also get a downtube storage compartment, with a waterproof bag to carry ride essentials. The cover can be flipped up or down, allowing you to vary the placement of your water bottle cage.
There is also the usual array of gravel bike mounting points for mudguards and three water bottles, as well as for bags on the top tube and the forks.
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