Liv Devote Advanced 1 women's gravel bike in Lavender Blush
Gravel riding doesn't follow a script. Some days it's a fast blast on packed fire roads, other days it's a loaded multi-day route with no phone signal and questionable weather. The Liv Devote Advanced 1 is built to handle both without asking you to compromise.
Liv bikes have earned a solid reputation for being designed specifically around women's riding, and the Devote Advanced 1 is a strong example of why that matters in practice.
The Advanced-grade composite frame and fork keep the overall weight down for snappy acceleration off the line, while internal cable routing tidies up the cockpit and frees up space for a GPS unit, a bag, or whatever else your setup needs. The redesigned geometry places you in a more aggressive position than previous versions, which translates to better traction and stability on loose surfaces and more confidence when the descents get technical.
Comfort over long distances on rough terrain is where a lot of gravel bikes quietly fall apart, and it's an area the Devote Advanced 1 takes seriously. The Contact XR D-Fuse handlebar has a 5-degree back sweep and flare drop, which gives you a grip position that actually feels natural after four hours in the saddle.
The proprietary D-Fuse components absorb road buzz and trail chatter rather than passing it straight into your hands and back, so you arrive at the end of a long ride feeling like you've been riding a bike, not wrestling one.
Features at a glance:
- Ultralight Advanced-grade composite frame and fork for sharp, responsive handling
- Redesigned geometry for a more aggressive position with improved traction and descending control
- Contact XR D-Fuse handlebar with 5-degree back sweep and flare drop for ergonomic, fatigue-reducing grip
- D-Fuse seatpost for additional vibration absorption on rough terrain
- Flip chip dropout lets you adjust wheelbase length and tyre clearance to suit the route
- Integrated down tube storage for a multi-tool or extra nutrition
- Available in Lavender Blush colourway
The flip-chip dropout is one of those features that sounds like a minor detail until you actually use it. Run the shorter wheelbase setting for punchy, responsive handling on faster routes, or switch to the longer setting when you want added stability and clearance for bigger tyres on rougher ground. It effectively gives you two slightly different bikes depending on what the weekend has in store.
Integrated down tube storage rounds things off practically, keeping a multi-tool or a gel within reach without bolting anything extra onto the frame.
If you're looking at women's gravel bikes and want something that covers a genuinely wide range of riding, from weekend gravel sportives to longer loaded routes, the Devote Advanced 1 sits at a level where the spec and the frame quality make real sense together.
Unsure about sizing? Our Liv bikes sizing guide is available on site to help you find the right fit before you buy.