Fuji Sportif 1.3 vs Liv Avail AR 3
A side by side comparison of two road bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Fuji Sportif 1.3 is the lower-priced of the two.
Key differences
- Price: the Sportif 1.3 costs $90 less at the prices shown.
- Gearing: 10-speed Shimano Tiagra on the Sportif 1.3, 2x9 Shimano Sora on the Avail AR 3.
- Head angle: the Avail AR 3 is slacker (72 vs 73 degrees), which usually means steadier handling on descents and slower steering.
- Tyre clearance: the Avail AR 3 is listed for tyres up to 38 mm; the Sportif 1.3 does not publish a figure.
- Sizes: 4 on the Sportif 1.3 (52, 54, 56, 58), 3 on the Avail AR 3 (XS, S, M).
Worked out from each bike's published specification and the price shown on its page. The full side by side table and a to-scale geometry overlay are below.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $999Lowest | $1,089.35 | |
| RRP | $1,299 | $1,799 | |
| Price source | At Ivanhoe Cycles. In stock, checked 10 Nov 2026. | At Giant Sydney, was $1,799. In stock, checked 10 Nov 2026. | |
| Retailers | ivanhoecycles.com.au | giantsydney.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Road | Road | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Carbon | Advanced-grade composite | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Alex alloy rims, Joy Tech hubs, 28/28h | Giant S-R2 Disc | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x30c | 700x32c | |
| Max tyre clearance | Not published | 38 mm | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora | |
| Shifting | Not published | Mechanical, 2x | |
| Crank | FSA Omega, 50/34T | Shimano Sora, 170mm | |
| Chainrings | 50/34 | 50/34 | |
| Cassette | 11-34 | Shimano CS-HG400, 9-speed | |
| Cassette speeds | 10 | 9 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 1.00 | 1.00same | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 4.55 | 4.55same | |
| Gearing character | Low climbing gear | Low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | TRP Spyre C mechanical disc | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical disc | |
| Rotors | 160mm | 160/160 | |
| Weight | 10.33 kg | Not published | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | 56cm | M | |
| Stack | 601 mm | 582 mm-19 mm | |
| Reach | 376 mm | 373 mm-3 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.60 | 1.56-0.04 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 73.0 deg | 72.0 deg-1.0 deg | |
| Seat angle | 73.0 deg | 74.0 deg+1.0 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 993 mm | 1,006 mm+13 mm | |
| Chainstay | 415 mm | 422 mm+7 mm | |
| BB drop | 69 mm | 80 mm+11 mm | |
Geometry overlay
- Fuji Sportif 1.3 (size 56cm) is the baseline.
- Liv Avail AR 3 (size M): 19 mm lower stack, 3 mm shorter reach, 1.0 deg slacker head angle, 13 mm longer wheelbase, 7 mm longer chainstays.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. Sizes differ between these bikes, so check the size you would actually ride.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.