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2024 Liv

Pique Advanced 29 2

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension women’s crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

€4,499($5,129)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 115 / 120mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float SL Performance Elite
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Pique Advanced 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)

26 mph

Pique Advanced 29 2

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'5"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'9"

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Summary

The Liv Pique is a modern, capable cross-country race bike that excels in dry, fast conditions with its lightweight design and aggressive geometry. It features women‘s-specific geometry, a solid full-suspension chassis, and surprising capability on descents and technical trails. The bike has undergone significant improvements in stiffness and efficiency, with a re-engineered frame that enhances control, traction, and power transfer.

Pros
  • Modern, capable XC race bike

  • Lightweight and aggressive geometry

  • Women‘s-specific geometry

  • Improved stiffness and efficiency

  • Surprising capability on descents and technical trails

Cons
  • Initial issue with rear suspension tune

  • Insubstantial XC race tires

  • Undergunned brakes

  • Clashing controls

  • Geometry might not be for everyone

Key Quotes
Wow am I glad I had this chance to revisit this bike.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
Modern XC bikes are a hoot and this bike is a ripper.
Bicycling
The most significant change, however, is a move from Maestro suspension to a flex pivot.
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Bicycling
Liv’s Pique Advanced is a Fast and Fun XC Trail Bike

Sep 2024

The Pique is a women’s cross country mountain bike that will appeal to many riders seeking a taller, less stretched-out riding position off-road.

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BIKE Magazine
Tested: Liv Announces New Pique Advanced 29

Mar 2024

A modern XC race bike just for women

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Pinkbike
First Look: 2024 Liv Pique Advanced 29 is Slacker, Lighter & Stiffer

Mar 2024 · Sarah Moore

The third-generation Pique has evolved to be a more capable bike on increasingly technical cross-country race tracks.

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Singletracks
Liv Pique Advanced XC bike adds 15mm travel, gets new look [Review]

Mar 2024 · Chris Schieffer

The 2024 Liv Pique Advanced XC mountain bike adds travel, drops weight, and improves performance. After a long-term test in Colorado, this is our review.

Highs
  • Ultra lightweight

  • High-end components

  • Smart technology

  • FAST

Lows
  • Not yet available in the USA

  • Spec tires feel squirrely at times

  • Pricey

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-grade composite front and rear triangles, 115mm FlexPoint Pro Suspension

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance2.4"

ColorGolden Haze

Fork

Fox 34 Float SC Performance, 120mm, Grip damper, Boost 15x110 KaBolt, 44mm offset, 3 position remote lockout

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float SL Performance Elite, 165x45, custom tuned for Liv

Travel115mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, press fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL XC, alloy, 35mm

Handlebar

Giant Contact XC, alloy, 35mm

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Vento Argo R5

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch, adjustable dropper, remote XS&S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140-170mm travel / 30.9 x 470mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED

Grips

Liv XC Pro, 32mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT M8100, Shadow +

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano SLX M7120-1, alloy chainring 30t, 55mm chainline

Shifters

Shimano XT M8100, 1x12

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7100, hydraulic, Shimano RT-56 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore BL-M7100

Wheels
Rims

Giant XCR 2 29 carbon WheelSystem, 25mm inner width

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt

Rear Hub

[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt

Tires

Maxxis Aspen, 29x2.4, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

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First added March 11

Last updated June 27