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Intrigue 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with high-end components.
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$2,900| Weight | 30.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'10" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'1"
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Summary
The Liv Intrigue trail bike is celebrated for its women's-specific design, offering a unique blend of agility, plush suspension, and modern geometry that caters to a wide range of riders. Its Maestro suspension platform is noted for being both active and predictable, providing excellent traction and control. While it excels in handling and comfort, some riders may find the reach short and the dropper post length limiting.
Women's-specific design with unique molds
Plush and active Maestro suspension platform
Modern, progressive geometry
Lightweight frame for easy maneuverability
Tubeless wheels out of the box
Short reach may not suit all riders
Dropper post length issues
Prone to pedal bob
Weak brakes on some models
"We leave absolutely no stone unturned,"
BIKE MagazineThe first thing you notice with this bike is how incredibly light it is.
BikeRadarLiv and GIANT really know how to tune their rear ends. That’s also the case with the Intrigue, which feels sensitive and supportive at the same time.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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Mar 2021 · Lydia Tanner
One of the only truly women's-specific frames out there, the Liv Intrigue combines big wheels and moderate travel into a compelling package.
Reasonably priced
Carbon Rims
Equally at home climbing or descending
Highest available build is GX
No XS frame
Short reach isn't for everyone
Feb 2021 · Jackie Coulson
From the brand that continues to lead the way in women’s mountain biking we were excited to get our hands on their latest model for an exclusive in-depth review and it certainly hasn’t disappointed! The all new Intrigue Advanced Pro 29 has been designed as a fast rolling trail bike which can eat up long climbs and still dominate rough descents. Reviewer // Jackie Coulson Photos // Dominic Hook It’s a bike which debuts several new tech features for Liv, […]
Oct 2020 · Antonia Buckenlei
Does the World really need women’s specific mountain bikes? It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves at least once and one that can be answered in a million different ways. Liv is a brand by women for women, which is why we were even more tempted by the Intrigue and to see how it performs on the trail.
Good-natured, intuitive handling
Very agile
Good all-rounder
Low insertion depth of the seat post
Weak brakes
Rear-heavy riding position with a conventional saddle setup
Sep 2020
If a new Liv Intrigue sounds familiar, that’s because it is. It’s only been six weeks since Liv introduced the aluminum-frame version of the Intrigue as the brand’s second-ever 29er. Now, the women’s-specific brand is back with the Carbon Intrigue 29, a three-model addition to the two aluminum builds. The Intrigue has been in Liv’s…
May 2020 · Sarah Gamsjäger
Solid all-rounder without any particular let-downs, and the low frame weight is great for light riders
Super-light frame makes it easy to manoeuvre
Plush rear suspension provides a smooth ride
Few spec compromises
Doesn’t carry speed as well as some
Prone to pedal bob
Apr 2019 · Amanda Wishart
For women who are just getting into mountain biking and want a confidence inspiring bike, the Liv Intrigue could be the bike for you.
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 140mm Tire Clearance: 2.6" Color: Light Blue / Ocean Depths |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Rhythm, 150mm, GRIP damper, Boost, 15x110, tapered Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect Trail, 780x31.8 |
| Saddle | Liv Contact (forward) |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote lever, 30.9 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | TruVativ Descendent 6k Eagle DUB, 30t |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle, 11x50 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT520, hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-MT501 |
| Rims | Giant AM 27.5, tubeless ready, sleeve-joint rim, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Boost 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Boost 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Giant Tracker Boost 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.5 WT, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.4, EXO, TR, tubeless |
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