LivEnviLiv Advanced SL
The fourth-generation EnviLiv Advanced SL is Liv's women's aero race bike, raced by Liv AlUla Jayco. It gets the first integrated seatpost on an EnviLiv, a one-piece cockpit with narrower hoods than drops, room for 32 mm tyres and CADEX Max 50 wheels. Liv claims 121 g less frameset weight and 8.62 W less total resistance than the previous EnviLiv Advanced SL, developed with a female wind-tunnel mannequin. In the UK and Europe it is sold as a single SRAM Red AXS build.
- From
- €12,000€12,000£10,499
- Builds
- 1
- Sizes
- 5
- Frame weight
- 805 g28.4 oz
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 6 categories
Liv's lightest EnviLiv pairs an 805 g frame with a one-piece cockpit, published resistance data and a top-tier SRAM Red build, making it the most complete women's aero race bike here. You trade adjustability: the seatpost is integrated, the cockpit proprietary, sizes stop at L and there is one stem length per size.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Premium frame
- + Top-tier build kit
- + Aero-first design
- − Expensive
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 91/100
- Frame
- 92/100
- Components
- 92/100
- Fit
- 66/100
- Practicality
- 58/100
- Price
- 40/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
Bike duel
Reviews
2 independent reviews of the Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL.
- WrittenHannah Bussey5/5
- WrittenCarina KontioTested: Advanced SLIn German
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (Advanced SL-grade composite)
- Fork material
- Carbon (Advanced SL-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero D-shaped steerer)
- Frame weight
- 805 g28.4 oz
- Fork weight
- 355 g12.5 oz
- Frameset weight
- 1,443 g3.18 lb
- Weight measured on
- Liv's figures for a size M unpainted production frame and fork; the frameset total adds the integrated-seatpost clamp, derailleur hangers, expander, top cap, cone, spacers and headset bearings
- Frame sizes
- XXS, XS, S, M, L
- Colours
- Prism Pearl
- Also available as
- EnviLiv Advanced Pro and EnviLiv Advanced: lower-grade carbon frames with the Vector aero seatpost instead of the integrated one
- UCI frame approval
- Approved 12 Sep 2025 as 'MY27 ENVILIV ADV SL' (frame and fork), sizes XXS-L (5), code LIV-010 (UCI list version 2026.10.02)
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 32 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- Press-fit
- Front axle
- 12x100 thru-axle
- Rear axle
- 12x142 thru-axle
- Cable routing
- Internal through the one-piece cockpit and the D-shaped OverDrive Aero steerer
Fit & adjustability
- Cockpit
- One-piece bar and stem (Liv Contact SLR 0 Aero Integrated)
- Seatpost type
- Integrated seatpost (Vector ISP), -5/+15 mm offset
- Saddle position range
- -5 to +15 mm offset
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- 8.62 W less total resistance than the previous EnviLiv Advanced SL (complete bike, size M, 40 km/h, -20 to +20 degrees yaw; aero drag, wheel rotation and tyre rolling resistance combined)
- Testing method
- CFD and wind tunnel, with Liv's 'Georgia' mannequin with articulating legs, modelled on Liv AlUla Jayco rider Georgia Baker
- Tube profile
- AeroSystem Shaping
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Derailleur hanger
- UDH
- Proprietary parts
- Integrated seatpost, one-piece bar/stem, D-shaped steerer and spacers
- Sold via
- Liv/Giant retailers and the brand's website
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
EnviLiv Advanced SL 0-Red | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Price (MSRP) | €12,000€12,000£10,499 |
| Type | Complete bike |
| Notes | EUR price from Liv Germany; Liv Netherlands lists €12,499 and Liv Ireland €12,599. Liv's US site has no EnviLiv Advanced SL; Cycling Weekly quoted $13,500. Comes with a computer mount and two aero bottle cages, tubeless prepared. Liv's spec lists the rear derailleur with the front derailleur's part number (FD-RED-E-E1); the cassette is given only as 'SRAM RED, 12-speed, 10x36'. Liv Japan and some other markets also list a cheaper SL 1 build. |
| Drivetrain | |
| Groupset | SRAM Red AXS E1 |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes |
| Drivetrain | 2x |
| Shifters | SRAM Red AXS E1 HRD |
| Crankset | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter |
| Chainrings | 48/35 |
| Crank length | 160 (XXS) / 165 (XS, S) / 170 (M, L) |
| Power meter | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Ceramic |
| Standard | Press-fit |
| Bearings | Ceramic |
| Front derailleur | SRAM Red AXS E1 |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Red AXS E1 |
| Cassette | SRAM Red E1 |
| Range | 10-36 |
| Speeds | 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Red E1 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake levers | SRAM Red AXS E1 HRD |
| Brake calipers | SRAM Red |
| Type | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | SRAM Paceline X |
| Front rotor | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 140 mm |
| Wheels & tires | |
| Wheelset | CADEX Max 50 WheelSystem |
| Front rim depth | 50 mm |
| Rear rim depth | 50 mm |
| Material | Carbon |
| Tubeless ready | Yes |
| Hubs | CADEX R3 Aero (front, ceramic bearings), CADEX R3-C48 Aero with 48T ratchet driver (rear), Center Lock, 12 mm thru-axles |
| Spokes | CADEX Super Aero Carbon |
| Tires | CADEX Aero |
| Tire width | 28 mm |
| Set up tubeless | Yes |
| Cockpit | |
| Handlebar | Liv Contact SLR 0 Aero Integrated |
| Type | One-piece bar and stem |
| Integrated stem | Yes |
| Widths available | Hoods/drops 340/360 mm (XXS, XS), 360/380 mm (S), 370/400 mm (M), 390/420 mm (L); integrated -10 degree stem 80 (XXS, XS), 90 (S), 100 (M), 110 mm (L) |
| Bar reach | 72 mm |
| Bar drop | 125 mm |
| Tops | Aero (flat tops) |
| Cable routing | Internal |
| Material | Carbon |
| Saddle & seatpost | |
| Saddle | CADEX AMP |
| Saddle width | 155 mm |
| Seatpost | Liv Vector integrated seatpost |
| Offset / setback | -5/+15 mm |
| Material | Carbon (Advanced SL-grade composite) |
| Bar tape | Liv Stratus Lite 2.0 |
EnviLiv Advanced SL price & value
Where it's cheapest
MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.
| Build | Market | MSRP | In EUR | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EnviLiv Advanced SL 0-Red | Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €12,000 | €12,000 | cheapest |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £10,499 | €12,393 | +3% |
Ownership checklist
2 of 3 known checks pass, 1 not published by Liv. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
Press-fit
- ✓
UDH derailleur hanger
UDH
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 thru-axle
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
EnviLiv Advanced SL geometry
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider height min | 140 cm4′7″ | 152 cm5′0″ | 158 cm5′2″ | 164 cm5′5″ | 170 cm5′7″ |
| Rider height max | 160 cm5′3″ | 166 cm5′5″ | 172 cm5′8″ | 178 cm5′10″ | 184 cm6′0″ |
| Stack | 494.1 mm19.5″ | 511.8 mm20.1″ | 527 mm20.7″ | 547.8 mm21.6″ | 566.9 mm22.3″ |
| Reach | 365.6 mm14.4″ | 372.9 mm14.7″ | 377.8 mm14.9″ | 382.9 mm15.1″ | 392.1 mm15.4″ |
| Seat tube angle | 75° | 75° | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° |
| Head tube angle | 70° | 71° | 72° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Head tube length | 100 mm3.9″ | 115 mm4.5″ | 130 mm5.1″ | 150 mm5.9″ | 170 mm6.7″ |
| Effective top tube | 504 mm19.8″ | 514.8 mm20.3″ | 526.2 mm20.7″ | 541.2 mm21.3″ | 560.6 mm22.1″ |
| Chainstay | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 405 mm15.9″ |
| Wheelbase | 969.9 mm38.2″ | 974.7 mm38.4″ | 977 mm38.5″ | 984.1 mm38.7″ | 999.3 mm39.3″ |
| BB drop | 72 mm2.8″ | 72 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ |
| Fork offset | 49 mm1.9″ | 49 mm1.9″ | 49 mm1.9″ | 49 mm1.9″ | 49 mm1.9″ |
| Trail | 73.2 mm2.9″ | 66.8 mm2.6″ | 60.4 mm2.4″ | 57.2 mm2.3″ | 57.2 mm2.3″ |
| Standover | 714.8 mm28.1″ | 732.6 mm28.8″ | 760.8 mm30″ | 786.9 mm31″ | 814 mm32″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | 160 mm6.3″ | 165 mm6.5″ | 165 mm6.5″ | 170 mm6.7″ | 170 mm6.7″ |
| Stem length | 80 mm3.1″ | 80 mm3.1″ | 90 mm3.5″ | 100 mm3.9″ | 110 mm4.3″ |
| Handlebar width | 360 mm14.2″ | 380 mm15″ | 380 mm15″ | 400 mm15.7″ | 420 mm16.5″ |
Side view
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The EnviLiv Advanced SL in size S against the middle size of 29 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Trail60.4 mm2.4″
shortestlonger than 72% of 29 bikeslongest
- Wheelbase977 mm38.5″
shortestlonger than 12% of 65 bikeslongest
Short wheelbase: tends to feel more agile in corners and less planted on long straights.
- Chainstay405 mm15.9″
shortestlonger than 8% of 73 bikeslongest
Short chainstays: a compact, responsive rear end.
Good to know
Design
It is the first EnviLiv with an integrated seatpost; Liv says the ISP saves up to 45 g over a standard composite post and adds 25% rear-end compliance.
SourceDesign
Liv claims the new Advanced SL frameset is 121 g lighter (1,443 g against 1,564 g, size M unpainted, with hardware) and 9.8% stiffer than the previous generation.
SourceAerodynamics
In Liv's test of a size M bike, total resistance fell from 270.86 W to 262.24 W: linear aero drag 238.0 to 235.4 W, wheel rotating drag 5.46 to 5.04 W and tyre rolling resistance 27.4 to 21.8 W. The new bike ran a one-piece 400/370 mm bar, 28 mm CADEX Aero tyres and Max 50 wheels against the old two-piece 400 mm bar, 25 mm tyres and Ultra 50 wheels.
SourceFit
Liv's geometry table gives a 380 mm handlebar width for size XS, while the build spec lists XS with the same 340/360 mm bar as XXS.
SourceRacing
Liv AlUla Jayco raced the new EnviLiv at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, and World Triathlon champion Lisa Tertsch also rides an EnviLiv Advanced SL.
SourceHistory
Liv launched the fourth-generation EnviLiv in March 2026 in three series, Advanced SL, Advanced Pro and Advanced.
SourceVersions
Liv's comparison gives the new EnviLiv Advanced Pro and Advanced framesets as 1,585 g and 1,643 g, both with the Vector seatpost.
Source
EnviLiv Advanced SL FAQ
Is the Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL UCI legal?+
Yes. The Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL is UCI legal, so it can be raced in UCI-sanctioned road races.
How much does the Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €12,000 / £10,499 across 1 listed build: EnviLiv Advanced SL 0-Red.
How much does the Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL weigh?+
The frame weighs 805 g (28.4 oz) (Liv's figures for a size M unpainted production frame and fork; the frameset total adds the integrated-seatpost clamp, derailleur hangers, expander, top cap, cone, spacers and headset bearings). The frameset weighs 1,443 g (3.18 lb).
What sizes does the Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL come in?+
5 sizes: XXS, XS, S, M and L. The manufacturer recommends them for riders from 140 cm (4′7″) to 184 cm (6′0″).
What is the tire clearance of the Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL?+
Up to 32 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL?+
Bottom bracket: Press-fit.
What builds of the Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL are available?+
EnviLiv Advanced SL 0-Red: SRAM Red AXS E1.
Is the Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL aerodynamic?+
8.62 W less total resistance than the previous EnviLiv Advanced SL (complete bike, size M, 40 km/h, -20 to +20 degrees yaw; aero drag, wheel rotation and tyre rolling resistance combined) (CFD and wind tunnel, with Liv's 'Georgia' mannequin with articulating legs, modelled on Liv AlUla Jayco rider Georgia Baker)
Sources
- https://www.liv-cycling.com/gb/enviliv-advanced-sl-0-red-2027
- https://www.liv-cycling.com/de/enviliv-advanced-sl-0-red-2027
- https://www.liv-cycling.com/ie/enviliv-advanced-sl-0-red-2027
- https://www.liv-cycling.com/nl/enviliv-advanced-sl-0-red-2027
- https://www.liv-cycling.com/gb/enviliv
- https://www.liv-cycling.com/gb/enviliv-testing
- https://www.liv-cycling.com/global/news/new-enviliv-range-fast-refined-and-turning-heads/30815
- https://www.tour-magazin.de/en/aero-road-bike/new-aero-road-bike-for-women-new-liv-enviliv-up-to-400-grams-lighter/
- https://www.rennrad-news.de/news/liv-enviliv-2027-test-infos-preise/
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