Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
159cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX-grade aluminum
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NEX, 63mm travel with lockout
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus
Cassette
Shimano HG200 11x34, 9-speed
Crank
Shimano M371, 26/36/48
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge, Threaded
Chain
KMC X9
Pedals
Giant Sport
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy, 32h
Rims
Giant Alloy, Double-wall
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Giant CrossCut, 700x38
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M315, hydraulic disc, 160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano M315
Cockpit
Stem
Giant Sport
Handlebar
Giant Connect XC, 31.8mm
Seat
Saddle
Liv Connect Upright
Seatpost
Giant Sport, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.67 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.64 mm | 1.63 mm |
| Front Center | 595 mm | 609 mm | 624 mm | 645 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Stack | 605 mm | 615 mm | 629 mm | 648 mm |
| Reach | 362 mm | 373 mm | 383 mm | 397 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 534 mm | 554 mm | 574 mm | 594 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 420 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 459 mm | 459 mm | 459 mm | 459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1047 mm | 1061 mm | 1076 mm | 1097 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 626 mm | 639 mm | 667 mm | 695 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 159 cm | 165 cm | 171 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
About this model
Rove 2 completes the Liv Rove model. There are 41 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Liv Rove 3 Step-Thru 2017 has a starting price of 435$. Liv Rove 2 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 570$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Hybrid bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Hybrid bike that is reliable is 562$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 570$. If we compare this with the average Hybrid bike cost we notice that the price is 1.42% more expensive.
Rove 2 components
Fork
Liv Rove 2 2017 bike is equipped with the SunTour NEX fork, and has 63mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Rove 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Rove 2 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.