Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Claris, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical 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-grade aluminum
Suspension Fork
Composite, with alloy steerer
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris
Front Derailleur
Shimano Claris
Shift Levers
Shimano Claris
Cassette
Shimano HG51 11x32, 8-speed
Crank
FSA Vero, 30/39/50
Bottom Bracket
Sealed
Chain
KMC Z8
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Giant Disc, 32h
Rear Hub
Giant Disc, 32h
Rims
Giant Alloy, Double wall
Spokes
Black Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Giant P-RX2 w/ puncture protection, 700x32
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Mira, Mechanical disc, [F] 160mm, [R] 140mm
Brake Levers
Shimano Claris w/ Giant Ergo-Control sub lever
Cockpit
Stem
Giant Connect
Handlebar
Giant Connect XR Ergo-Control, 31.8mm
Seat
Saddle
Liv Connect, Forward
Seatpost
Giant Connect, Composite, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Length | 500 mm | 516 mm | 526 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 114 mm | 130 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1006 mm | 1013 mm | 1021 mm |
| Standover Height | 732 mm | 752 mm | 785 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 160 cm | 166 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm |
Model Overview
Invite 2 completes the Liv Invite model. There are 10 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Liv Invite bikes models from 2015, here.
Model range prices
Liv Invite 2 2015 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1070$. Liv Invite Comax 2015 is the most expensive one and costs 1680$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Gravel bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Gravel bike that is reliable is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Liv released this model in 2015, its price was 1070$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Invite 2 price is 130.09% smaller than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Invite 2 model has 700c aluminum wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Liv Invite 2 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
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.