2020 Liv
Intrigue 3
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $2,100 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 30.6 lbs |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SRAM, SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
4'10" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'1"
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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
Aug 2020
While 29ers have proliferated to the point of seemingly threatening extinction to smaller wheel sizes, Liv Cycling has mostly waited and watched the category’s rise. In fact, the women’s-brand just released its first-ever 29er last year, the Pique XC bike. But Liv furthered its commitment to big wheels this week with the release of its…
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: Sand / Silver Pine |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold RL, 150mm travel, DebonAir, Motion Control Damping, Boost, 15x110 Maxle Ultimate, tapered Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Eagle SX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM SX DUB, 30t |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle SX |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle SX, 11x50 |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT520, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-MT400 |
| 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 |
Last updated April 13