The new Liv Hail is one of the most interesting new bikes to hit the market in 2017. With 160mm of travel it's a new addition to the Liv range and features a fully women's specific frame. It has also got a serious rough and tumble spec that's designed to be right at home on technical and demanding terrain
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After an initial ride in rocky and arid Arizona, I took the Hail to the somewhat wetter and colder UK where the trails and downhill tracks of the Forest of Dean, Mendip Hills and a few other locations gave me the chance to test it on mud, wet roots, rocks and frozen ground. Based on its performance to date it loved it all.
Burly, stable, fast and fun
The Hail 1 is an absolute blast to ride. Fun, though it is, on a trail centre track, it's on technical, natural, off-piste terrain that it really comes into its own. A long wheelbase helps the bike feel planted and that reactive suspension system just eats up uneven ground while remaining spry enough to throw it around on the trail.
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It's also a bike that likes to jump around when given encouragement and direction. It feels poppy, springing off drops and launches, and lands securely and confidently.
If you're a fan of enduro racing, love a good downhill track but don't want to go for a pure downhill bike or want a beefy bike for properly big and technical terrain, then the Liv Hail 1 is aimed at you.
Serious specs for a well-thought-out set up
Isn't this just a women's version of the Giant Reign?
Further investigation required
Models, price and availability
- Liv Hail Advanced 0: £N/A/ $5,350 / AU$7,999
- Liv Hail Advanced 1: £3,749 / $5,350 / AU$5,699
- Liv Hail 1: £3,099 / $4,200 / AU$4,499
- Liv Hail 2: £2,499 / $3,250 / AU$N/A
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