2021 Liv
Intrigue 29 2
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,864| Reported Weight | 34.0 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 125 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX, Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
Apr 2021 · Antonia Buckenlei
The Liv Intrigue is an evergreen in Liv’s portfolio. For the coming season, Giant's women-specific sister-brand have thoroughly revised the bike, which now has less travel but bigger 29" wheels. Does the concept also work for petite riders?
Good-natured, easy handling
Efficient chassis
Good value for money
Twitchy at high speeds
Unnecessarily long seat tube limits freedom of movement downhill
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, […]
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 front and rear triangles, 125mm Maestro suspension, Maestro flip chip BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 2.5" Color: Black Ti |
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| Fork | Fox 34 Float Rhythm, 140mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110 QR, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Liv Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/50, custom tuned for Liv Travel: 125mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact Trail, 35 |
| Saddle | Liv Sylvia |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote lever, 30.9 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, Shadow+ |
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| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano MT510, 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51 |
| Chain | KMC X-12 |
| Brakes | Tektro Orion HD-M475 Disc Brake and Lever - Front Hydraulic Post Mount Black Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT501 |
| Rims | Giant AM 29 wheelset, alloy, 30mm inner |
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| Spokes | Sapim |
| Front Hub | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing |
| Tires | [F] Maxxis Minion DHF, tubeless, 29x2.5, WT, 3C, EXO, TR [R] Maxxis Dissector, tubeless, 29x2.4, WT, 3C, EXO, TR |
Last updated June 22