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Chapter2 KOKO vs Liv EnviLiv Advanced

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  • The Liv EnviLiv Advanced starts €999 cheaper (€3,000 vs €3,999 for the Chapter2 KOKO).
Chapter2 KOKO
Liv EnviLiv Advanced
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Overview
BrandChapter2Liv
BuildKOKO framesetEnviLiv Advanced 0
Build notesFrame, fork, headset, seatpost, thru-axles and Quick-Fit spacers; handlebar not included (MANA bar is an add-on). Prices from Chapter2's USA, Europe and UK stores (Asia/international is also US$2,749); shipping and taxes included except in Japan and Canada. Each colourway is a limited run ('once sold out, never produced again'); on 2026-10-06 the BRG + Yellow colourway was shown at a sale price of US$2,099 and out of stock, the others in stock in XS-M (some L). Bicycling Australia's 2022 launch article listed A$5,199 (black) and A$5,499 (limited).Cryo Silver. EUR price from Liv Germany. Not listed on Liv's US site.
Price (MSRP)€3,999$2,749£3,999€4,799€4,799£4,199
Model year20222027
Generation—Fourth-generation EnviLiv (2026)
Launched2022-022026-03
DisciplineAero roadAero road
UCI legalYesNot stated
Verdict (out of 100)
Overall score—78
Aero7680
Frame7279
Components—62
Fit7876
Practicality7672
Price—100
Frame & fork
Frame materialCarbon (Toray, made in Japan); latex-mandrel moulded front triangleCarbon (Advanced-grade composite)
Fork materialCarbonCarbon (Advanced-grade composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer)
Frame weight1,096 g2.42 lb885 g31.2 oz
Fork weight419 g14.8 oz413 g14.6 oz
Frameset weight—1,643 g3.62 lb
Weight measured onFrame size M (±3%); fork uncut (±3%); seatpost 215 g (size M)Liv's figures for a size M unpainted production frame and fork; the frameset total adds the seatpost and clamp, derailleur hangers, expander, top cap, cone, spacers and headset bearings
Frame sizesXS, S, M, L, XLXXS, XS, S, M, L
ColoursWhite + Grey (Tauriparipa), Black + UD with Gold (Koura, Essential Edition), BRG + Yellow with Silver, Silver + UD (Ponga)Cryo Silver (Advanced 0), Null White and Neo-Gold (Advanced 1), Midnight Pine and Desert Pearl (Advanced 2)
Also available as—EnviLiv Advanced Pro: the same frame with an Advanced SL-grade fork and a one-piece bar and stem; EnviLiv Advanced SL: Advanced SL-grade frame with an integrated seatpost
UCI frame approvalApproved 12 Mar 2021 as 'KOKO' (frame and fork), sizes XS-XL (5), code CHA2-KOKO (UCI list version 2026.10.02)—
Compatibility & standards
Brake typeDisc onlyHydraulic disc
Wheel size—700c
Max tire width32 mm32 mm
Bottom bracket standardT47 (86.5) internalPress-fit
Front axle—12x100 thru-axle
Rear axle—12x142 thru-axle
Drivetrain compatibilityMechanical or electronic; Shimano Di2, SRAM eTap and Campagnolo EPS compatible—
Mechanical shifting possibleYes—
Cable routingFully integrated (internal)Internal through the bar and stem and the OverDrive Aero steerer
Electronic battery locationTakes Shimano SM-BTR2 or BT-DN300 and Campagnolo EPS V3 batteries—
Fit & adjustability
CockpitOptional one-piece carbon MANA bar and stem, or a standard stem and handlebar; 1.5in C2 integrated headsetTwo-piece aero bar and stem (Liv Contact SL Aero), internally routed
Standard stem and bar possibleYes—
Seatpost typeChapter2 carbon seatpost, 10 mm setback, dual-position (invertible) seat clamp to tune complianceGiant Vector composite aero seatpost, -5/+15 mm offset
Saddle position range—-5 to +15 mm offset
Fit notes5 sizes for riders from 160 cm. The optional MANA5 one-piece cockpit comes in 12 sizes (80-120 mm stem, 405-449 mm at the drops) and the MANA2 in 6 sizes (80-130 mm, 380-435 mm); both have 70 mm reach, 128 mm drop and a -7° stem. Quick-Fit headset spacers.—
Aerodynamics
Manufacturer aero claimsChapter2 publishes no drag figures; it cites Kamm-tail profiles, integrated cabling and a rear-wheel cut-out in the seat tube—
Testing method—AeroSystem Shaping tube profiles developed with CFD and wind-tunnel data
Tube profileKamm-tail (truncated aerofoil) down tubeAeroSystem Shaping
Travel, maintenance & warranty
Headset bearings1.5in C2 integrated system—
Derailleur hanger—UDH
Proprietary partsSeatpost and dual-position seat clamp; MANA one-piece cockpit (optional)OverDrive Aero steerer and spacers, Contact SL Aero stem, Vector aero seatpost
Frame warrantyLifetime warranty (as stated on the product page)—
Sold viaDirect from Chapter2 online (shipping and taxes included except in Japan and Canada) and through dealersLiv/Giant retailers and the brand's website
Drivetrain
Groupset—Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100
Launched—2021 · current generation
Speeds—12-speed
Electronic—Yes
Drivetrain—2x
Shifters—Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170
Crankset—Shimano Ultegra R8100
Chainrings—52/36
Crank length—160 (XXS) / 165 (XS, S) / 170 (M, L)
Bottom bracket—Shimano Press-fit
Standard—Press-fit
Front derailleur—Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
Rear derailleur—Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150
Cassette—Shimano Ultegra R8100
Range—11-34
Speeds—12-speed
Chain—KMC X12L-1
Brakes
Brake levers—Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170
Brake calipers—Shimano Ultegra
Type—Hydraulic disc
Rotors—Shimano RT-CL700
Front rotor—160 mm
Rear rotor—140 mm
Wheels & tires
Wheelset—Giant SLR 2 50 WheelSystem
Front rim depth—50 mm
Rear rim depth—50 mm
Material—Carbon
Tubeless ready—Yes
Hubs—Giant alloy (front), Giant alloy with 3-pawl 30T driver (rear), Center Lock, 12 mm thru-axles
Spokes—Sapim JB Sprint
Tires—Giant Gavia Course
Tire width—28 mm
Set up tubeless—Yes
Cockpit
Handlebar—Liv Contact SL Aero
Type—Two-piece aero bar and stem
Integrated stem—No
Widths available—Hoods/drops 340/360 mm (XXS, XS), 360/380 mm (S), 370/400 mm (M), 390/420 mm (L)
Bar reach—72 mm
Bar drop—125 mm
Tops—Aero (flat tops)
Cable routing—Internal
Stem—Liv Contact SL Aero
Stem length—80 (XXS, XS) / 90 (S) / 100 (M) / 110 (L)
HeadsetChapter2 C2 Integrated 1.5in—
Saddle & seatpost
Saddle—Liv Alacra SL
SeatpostChapter2 KOKO seatpostGiant Vector
Offset / setback10 mm-5/+15 mm
MaterialCarbonCarbon
Weight215 g7.6 oz—
NotesWeight for size M; dual-position seat clamp—
Bar tape—Liv Stratus Lite 2.0
Geometry (smallest – largest size)
SizesXS, S, M, L, XLXXS, XS, S, M, L
Rider height min160–180 cm5′3″–5′11″146–170 cm4′9″–5′7″
Rider height max170–185 cm5′7″–6′1″160–184 cm5′3″–6′0″
Stack491–591 mm19.3–23.3″494.1–566.9 mm19.5–22.3″
Reach365–401 mm14.4–15.8″365.6–392.1 mm14.4–15.4″
Seat tube angle73°73.5–75°
Head tube angle70.5–73.5°70–72.5°
Head tube length94–188 mm3.7–7.4″100–170 mm3.9–6.7″
Effective top tube515–581 mm20.3–22.9″504–560.6 mm19.8–22.1″
Seat tube length427–521 mm16.8–20.5″446.5–558 mm17.6–22″
Chainstay408 mm16.1″405 mm15.9″
Wheelbase970–1,000 mm38.2–39.4″969.9–999.3 mm38.2–39.3″
BB drop73 mm2.9″70–72 mm2.8–2.8″
Fork offset43–53 mm1.7–2.1″49 mm1.9″
Trail—57.2–73.2 mm2.3–2.9″
Front centre574–603 mm22.6–23.7″—
Standover708–805 mm27.9–31.7″714.8–814 mm28.1–32″
Wheel size—700c
Crank length—160–170 mm6.3–6.7″
Stem length—80–110 mm3.1–4.3″
Handlebar width—360–420 mm14.2–16.5″

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