The wrong size can make riding miserable. A bike that is too big feels heavy and scary. Too small, and your knees and back hurt. Here’s how to get it right.
Why Liv?
Liv is Giant’s women-first brand. Liv says it is the only women’s brand that makes its own bikes in-house from start to finish, and that it designs every bike around women’s body data — each frame size is designed separately, and the saddle, handlebar, stem and suspension tuning are chosen for women riders.
Step 1: Know two measurements
- Height (barefoot)
- Inside leg (barefoot, standing against a wall: press a hardback book up firmly between your legs and measure from the floor to its top edge)
Step 2: Use the approximate starting chart
Mountain bikes (most common Liv sizes):
| Your height | Usual Liv size |
|---|---|
| 152–161 cm | XS |
| 160–168 cm | S |
| 165–173 cm | M |
| 172–180 cm | L |
In two rows? See “Between two sizes?” below.
- Road bikes start smaller: about 149–156 cm is XXS, 155–162 cm is XS, 161–168 cm is S.
- City and fitness bikes come in XS–M only. Above about 166 cm, take M.
- Under 150 cm? Ask us about XXS or smaller-wheel XS models.
- Over 180 cm? A Giant bike in L or XL may fit you better.
Approximate only, based on Liv’s published size guides. Sizes vary by model — always test-ride.
Step 3: Check the fit on the bike
- Standover: stand over the frame (the top tube) with both feet flat. You should have a few centimetres of space — more on a mountain bike. Your inside leg should be a few cm more than the bike’s “standover height” on the Liv size chart.
- Reach: sitting on the saddle with hands on the grips, your elbows should be slightly bent — not locked straight, not cramped.
- Saddle height: at the bottom of the pedal stroke, your knee is slightly bent.
- Brake levers: you can reach and pull them comfortably with one or two fingers.
Between two sizes?
- Choose the smaller size if you want quick, playful handling or ride technical trails.
- Choose the larger size if you ride long distances or want more stability.
- Best of all: ride both.
Come and test-ride
Visit the Giant showroom on Dar es Salaam Road, Nairobi — ask which Liv models we have, and get sized properly. Call or WhatsApp +254 725 511513.
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