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2022 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

$1,099$2,200
Weight33.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 125 / 140mm
ForkRockShox 35 Gold RL
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Intrigue 29 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Intrigue 29 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'9"

LG

5'6" – 6'0"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'6", size MD, Just right
  • 5'3", size MD, Fits large
Price History
Reviews

Summary

The Liv Intrigue is a trail bike that excels in delivering a confident and playful ride, equally adept at climbing and descending. Its women's-specific design and modern geometry have been praised for enhancing comfort and performance. While it offers great value and high performance, some riders may find its limitations in suspension travel and component specs a drawback for more aggressive riding.

Pros
  • Confident and playful ride

  • Women's-specific design enhances comfort

  • Modern geometry improves handling

  • Good value for high performance

  • Efficient climbing and capable descending

Cons
  • Limited suspension travel for aggressive riding

  • Component specs may not satisfy all riders

  • Short reach and dropper post issues

Key Quotes
For the first time, 'women’s-specific' truly felt like it was an advantage, rather than something we had to work around.
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Less travel can translate into more fun!
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine logoEnduro Mountainbike Magazine
The confidence this bike gives you is amazing, effortlessly glided across the really rough stuff, I was so impressed with how smooth it was over roots and rocks, literally mowing over everything in its path.
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Loam Wolf
Review: Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0

Dec 2023 · Emma Wooldridge

The Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0 has the looks of a majestic enduro mtb, but looks only go so far. How does the it perform on the trail?

Highs
  • Dreamy Mirage Frame

  • Lightweight

  • High-spec components

  • Aggressive geo

  • Flip chip versatility

Lows
  • Expensive Live Valve addition

  • Tire spec

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Bikerumor
Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0 with Fox Live Valve | Review

Oct 2023 · Jessie-May Morgan

Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro is a £12,500 trail bike dripping in the high-end, from Zipp wheels to Fox Live Valve - ride impressions herein

Highs
  • Very light for a 150mm travel MTB

  • Fast-rolling bike with a lively character

  • Adjustable geometry

  • Appropriate shock tune for the lighter rider with a good range of adjustment on offer

  • Adjustable-travel dropper seat post

  • Lifetime warranty

Lows
  • Geometry feels a little unbalanced (size small)

  • Insufficient chainstay protection

  • Over-priced

  • Frame storage door rattles when loaded with cage and bottle

  • Internal cable routing is not fully guided

  • Fox Live Valve offers no tangible benefit on this bike

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Singletracks
The Liv Intrigue LT is the Highly Capable and Versatile Enduro Bike that Women Deserve [Review]

Oct 2023 · Chris Schieffer

The Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro enduro bike offers outstanding performance, unmatched versatility, and the latest tech that will impress even the toughest critics.

Highs
  • Size ranges specifically for women

  • Custom-tuned suspension

  • High-end/high tech Components

  • Carbon frame and wheelset

  • Exceptional ride on all types of terrain

Lows
  • High price tag

  • XS/S only comes in mixed wheel set up

  • Lots of electronic components to charge

  • Be ready to use your smartphone

  • Wish the seat tube were shorter

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Pinkbike
Liv's 2023 Intrigue LT is Their Most Aggressive Bike Yet

Jan 2023 · Matt Beer

The new Intrigue LT has 150mm of rear travel and can run either 29" or mixed wheels.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Liv Intrigue Advanced Pro 1 2021 in review – a well-known bike thoroughly revised

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?

Highs
  • Good-natured, easy handling

  • Efficient chassis

  • Good value for money

Lows
  • Twitchy at high speeds

  • Unnecessarily long seat tube limits freedom of movement downhill

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The Beta Tests: Liv Intrigue Advanced Pro 29 2

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.

Highs
  • Reasonably priced

  • Carbon Rims

  • Equally at home climbing or descending

Lows
  • Highest available build is GX

  • No XS frame

  • Short reach isn't for everyone

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // Liv Intrigue Advanced Pro 29

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, […]

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BIKE Magazine
Liv Cycling Launches Intrigue 29

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…

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum front and rear triangles, 125mm Maestro Suspension, flip chip

Tire Clearance2.5"

ColorPistachio

Fork

RockShox 35 Gold RL, 140mm, Boost, 15x110, tapered, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Liv

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance, 185/50, custom tuned for Liv

Travel125mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL, 35mm S:50mm, M:50mm, L:50mm

Handlebar

Giant Contact TR35, alloy, 35mm S:760mm, M:760mm, L:780mm

Saddle

Liv Sylvia

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote S: 100mm travel / 30.9 x 345mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 150mm travel / 30.9 x 499mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Liv Supera, single lock ring

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM SX, 30t S:170mm, M:170mm, L:170mm

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle, 1x12

Cassette

SRAM SX, 11x50

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle

Brakes

Tektro HD M745

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HD M745

Wheels
Rims

Giant AM 29, tubeless ready, sleeve-joint, 30mm inner width

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

[F] alloy 15x110, open-race sealed bearings [R] alloy 12x148, open-race sealed bearings

Rear Hub

[F] alloy 15x110, open-race sealed bearings [R] alloy 12x148, open-race sealed bearings

Tires

[F] Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5WT, EXO, TR, tubeless [R] Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4WT, EXO, TR, tubeless

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