Gravel riding has a way of pulling you further than you planned. The Liv Devote 2 is built for exactly that, a women's bike designed to handle whatever's beyond the tarmac without making you feel like you're fighting the terrain every step of the way.
From a quick shortcut through the woods to a long, winding trail day out, or even your first gravel race, the Liv Devote 2 gravel bike adapts rather than forces you to adapt to it.
Light where it counts
The ALUXX-grade aluminium frame keeps weight sensible without sacrificing durability, and the Advanced-grade composite fork smooths out the chatter you'd otherwise feel through rough tracks and broken road surfaces.
The redesigned geometry puts you in a more performance-oriented position than older endurance setups, giving you better control on descents and more confidence when the pace picks up.
For anyone cross-referencing the Liv bikes size guide before buying, the Devote's geometry sits in a genuinely useful middle ground: racey enough to feel alive, but forgiving enough for long days in the saddle.
Comfort that's been thought through
The Contact XR D-Fuse handlebar has a 5-degree back sweep and a flare drop, which makes a real difference on longer rides where hand fatigue starts to creep in.
The D-Fuse seatpost works alongside it to absorb road and trail vibration, and can be swapped for a 30.9mm or 27.2mm round post if you want to fit a dropper at a later stage.
For women looking for a bike for ladies that doesn't compromise on performance to get there, the Devote 2 gets the balance right.
The flip chip: a small detail that matters
The flip chip dropout lets you adjust your wheelbase and rear tyre clearance depending on what you're riding. Shorter for snappier handling and quicker acceleration on fast, smooth gravel.
Longer for added stability and room for bigger tyres when the tracks get rougher. It's a genuinely practical feature that extends the life of the bike as your riding evolves.
Features:
- ALUXX aluminium frame, Advanced composite fork
- Contact XR D-Fuse handlebar, 5-degree sweep and flare drop
- D-Fuse seatpost, 30.9mm/27.2mm compatible
- Flip chip dropout for adjustable wheelbase and tyre clearance
- Women's-specific geometry and contact points
- Available in the UK through Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative
If you're a UK rider looking for a Liv bike for women that's genuinely capable off-road without being intimidating to ride every day, the Liv Devote 2 is a strong place to start.