Liv Avail AR 3 vs Scott Speedster 40
A side by side comparison of two road bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Liv Avail AR 3 is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
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| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $1,089.35Lowest | $1,149 | |
| RRP | $1,799 | $1,149 | |
| Price source | At Giant Sydney. Stock not confirmed, checked 14 Oct 2026. | RRP AUD (Bicycle Superstore) | |
| Retailers | giantsydney.com.au | bicyclesuperstore.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Road | Road | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Advanced-grade composite | Alloy | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Giant S-R2 Disc | Formula Comp hubs (24H front / 28H rear) on Syncros Race 24 rims | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x32c | 700x28c | |
| Max tyre clearance | 38 mm | Not published | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Sora | Shimano Claris | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 2x | Not published | |
| Crank | Shimano Sora, 170mm | Shimano Claris FC-RS200, 50/34 | |
| Chainrings | 50/34 | 50/34 | |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG400, 9-speed | 11-32 | |
| Cassette speeds | 9 | 8 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 1.00Lowest | 1.06+0.06 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 4.55 | 4.55same | |
| Gearing character | Low climbing gear | Endurance gearing | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical disc | Tektro BR-315 rim caliper | |
| Rotors | 160/160 | Not published | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | Not published | |
| Stack | 582 mm | Not published | |
| Reach | 373 mm | Not published | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.56 | Not published | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 72.0 deg | Not published | |
| Seat angle | 74.0 deg | Not published | |
| Wheelbase | 1,006 mm | Not published | |
| Chainstay | 422 mm | Not published | |
| BB drop | 80 mm | Not published | |
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- Liv Avail AR 3 (size M) is the baseline.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. No full geometry published for: Scott Speedster 40.
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.