Liv Vall-E+ 1 Pro Electric Bike 2020
2020 E-bike
Estimate price |
4,013$
Weight | 23.5 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset SX Eagle, SRAM -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Yamaha 80Nm mid-drive -
Battery Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah integrated Lithium-Ion -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
160cm - 172cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX SL aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1?" head tube, 148x12mm Thru-Axle, integrated KS18 kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Recon RL 120mm travel, Tapered 1½ - 1?" steerer,110x15QR, lockout
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle
Front Derailleur
-
Shift Levers
SRAM SX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM Eagle PG-1210, 11-50T, 12-Speed
Crank
SRAM X-Sync 38T chainring Forged Alloy minimal Q-factor
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle
Pedals
-
Wheels
Front Hub
Giant eTracker Boost, Sealed cartridge bearing, 6-bolt, [F] 110x15 [R] 148x12mm Thru-axle, e-bike optimized
Rear Hub
Giant eTracker Boost, Sealed cartridge bearing, 6-bolt, [F] 110x15 [R] 148x12mm Thru-axle, e-bike optimized
Rims
Giant AM 27.5+, Tubeless ready, 35mm inner width, e-bike optimized
Spokes
Sapim E-Lite [r] Race [f], e-bike optimized
Tires
Maxxis Forekaster 27.5x2.6, foldable, 60 TPI, EXO, Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT400, Hydraulic Disc, 180/203mm
Brake Levers
Shimano MT401 Hydraulic Disc
Cockpit
Stem
Giant Contact
Handlebar
Giant Connect TR Riser
Seat
Saddle
Liv Sport
Seatpost
Giant 30.9mm, 2-bolt Micro Adjustable, Forged Aluminium
Motor & Battery
Motor
Giant SyncDrive Pro, 80Nm, 360% tuneable support, powered by YAMAHA
Battery
Giant EnergyPak 500, 36V 13.8Ah integrated Lithium-Ion
Remote
Giant RideControl ONE, remote button
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.64 mm | 1.66 mm | 1.67 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 305 mm | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Front Center | 661 mm | 660 mm | 675 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 103.8 mm | 103.8 mm | 103.8 mm |
| Stack | 623 mm | 627 mm | 646 mm |
| Reach | 380 mm | 377 mm | 386 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 559 mm | 564 mm | 584 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 365 mm | 405 mm | 460 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 115 mm | 135 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 474 mm | 474 mm | 474 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1130 mm | 1129 mm | 1145 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 160 cm | 166 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm |
Model Overview
Vall-E+ 1 Pro Electric Bike is a Liv E Vall Eplus model. Liv released 4 e-bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Liv E Vall Eplus e-bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Liv Vall-E+ 3 Electric Bike 2020 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 2432$. Liv Vall-E+ 1 Pro Electric Bike 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 3648$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Trail e-bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail e-bike that is reliable is 3365$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail e-bike. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Liv released this model in 2020, its price was 3648$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Vall-E+ 1 Pro Electric Bike price is 8.41% higher than the average cost of a Trail e-bike.
Average weight for Trail e-bikes
The average weight for Trail e-bikes is 23.7 kg (52.25 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 23.5 kg (51.81 lbs), Liv e-bike is slightly lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 0.85% lighter than the average weight of Trail e-bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The RockShox Recon Silver RL is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 120mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
The wheels on Vall-E+ 1 Pro Electric Bike are the 27.5″ aluminum type. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Liv Vall-E+ 1 Pro Electric Bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 3 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 151 cm – 179 cm (4.95 ft – 5.87 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.