Gravel

TAKE YOUR COMMUTES AND FITNESS RIDES TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH THE THRIVE ADVANCED GX, BUILT FOR EXPLORING BOTH GRAVEL AND PAVED PATHS. WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT FRAME, CONFIDENCE-INSPIRING TIRES, AND FRAME MOUNTS TO CARRY YOUR ESSENTIALS, THIS BIKE IS READY TO ACCOMPANY YOU ON ANY ADVENTURE. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Light and Agile The Thrive Advanced GX features a lightweight and nimble Advanced-grade composite frame and fork, balanced geometry, and flat handlebar for ultimate efficiency and control. Adventure-ready Ride comfortably and confidently on bumpy roads and gravel with pressure-relieving grips and saddle, as well as a shock-absorbing D-Fuse seatpost. With an array of frame mounts, you can easily add extra water bottle cages or a rear rack to accommodate all your gear for longer rides and adventures. Functional Versatility The carbon flip chip – dropout allows you to easily adjust the geometry and tire clearance, giving you more versatility and customization options to suit your riding style and terrain. Switch to the short position for quicker handling and a maximum tire clearance of 40c, or choose the long position for stability at speed and increased tire clearance up to 45c. TECHS & FEATURES ADVANCED COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY Liv's High-Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this frameset in our own composite factory. Using state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing techniques, Liv's Advanced-Grade Composite frames are designed to offer light weight and stiffness with optimal compliance. D-FUSE SEATPOST The proprietary "D" shaped composite seatpost damps vibration, resulting in a smooth, compliant ride. OVERDRIVE Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, this fork steerer tube technology uses oversized headset bearings (1 1/4" lower and 1 1/8" upper for road, 1 1/2" lower and 1 1/8" upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness. TUBELESS SYSTEM Engineered with proprietary Dynamic Balanced Lacing technology, this tubeless-ready composite WheelSystem delivers superior efficiency, pinpoint control, and comfort.

Some roads are smooth, others are rough. This smooth-riding all-rounder handles it all, taking you from the main route to more adventurous options with confidence and control. Contend AR combines a smooth, responsive ride quality with an ability to handle adventurous new routes. Disc-brake integration and generous tire clearance (up to 38mm) put you in control, even on rough roads. A D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations, giving you a smoother, more enjoyable ride experience. This is a true all-rounder for road riders who have a thirst for adventure.