BMC Roadmachine TWO vs Liv Avail Advanced 1
Both are endurance bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Liv Avail Advanced 1 comes out ahead (80% against 77%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Weight
- The Liv Avail Advanced 1 is 0.2kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Tyre clearance
- The Liv Avail Advanced 1 takes 40mm tyres against 34mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
Side by side
| Spec | Roadmachine TWO | Avail Advanced 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £2,799 |
| Weight | 9.0 kg | 8.8 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 2x12 electronic | Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed |
| Stack / reach | 1.53 | 1.55 |
| Tyre clearance | 34 mm | 40 mm |
| Lowest gear | 26 in | 26 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort | 69 | 71 |
| Speed | 45 | 46 |
| Climbing | 63 | 66 |
| Value | 38 | 39 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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