Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,600
    ($2,674)
    $4,420
    $6,250
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    4.5
    5.3
    6.4
    7.3
    AluminumAluminumCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLFox Performance Float 32Fox Rhythm Float 32Fox Performance Elite Float 32
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS PerformanceFox Float DPS Performance Elite
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumCarbonCarbon
    29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, PraxisSLXSLXXT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Rear Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    liv-cycling.com

    liv-cycling.com

    liv-cycling.com

    liv-cycling.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Pique 29 2
    Pique 29 1
    Pique Advanced, Pro 29 2
    Pique Advanced, Pro 29 1
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    Gear Range

    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 29 2

    26 mph

    Pique 29 1

    28 mph

    Pique Advanced, Pro 29 2

    26 mph

    Pique Advanced, Pro 29 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 100mm Maestro Suspension

    ColorRainbow Hp Aluminum

    ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 100mm Maestro Suspension

    ColorRainbow Hp Aluminum

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 100mm Maestro suspension

    ColorRainbow Hp Aluminum

    Advanced-Grade Composite front and rear triangles, 100mm Maestro suspension

    ColorRainbow Hp Aluminum

    Fork

    RockShox Recon RL Silver, 100mm, Boost 15x110, Kabolt, tapered, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Liv

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 32 Float SC Performance, 100mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110, Kabolt, tapered, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Liv

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 32 Float Rhythm, 100mm, GRIP damper, two-position remote, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Liv

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 32 Float SC Performance Elite, 100mm, FIT4 damper, remote lockout, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Liv

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe Select+ [165/45], RT, Solo Air, custom tuned for Liv

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance [165/45], custom tuned for Liv

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance, 165/45, custom tuned for Liv

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float DPS Performance Elite Remote, 165/45, custom tuned for Liv

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    Stem

    Giant Contact

    Giant Contact

    Giant Contact SL

    Giant Contact SL

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 31.8

    Giant Contact SL XC, flat, 780x31.8

    Giant Contact SL XC Flat, 31.8

    Giant Contact SLR XC Flat, 31.8

    Saddle

    Liv Sylvia

    Liv Sylvia

    Liv Sylvia SL, SST rails

    Liv Sylvia SL, SST rails

    Seatpost

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote lever, 30.9

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    Giant Contact Switch dropper with remote, 30.9

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, Shadow+

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano SLX, Shadow+

    Shimano Deore XT, Shadow+

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Praxis Cadet Boost, 30t

    Shimano SLX, 30t

    Shimano SLX, 32t

    Shimano Deore XT, 30t

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano Deore XT

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore, 12-speed, 10x51

    Shimano SLX, 12-speed, 10x51

    Shimano Deore XT, 10x51

    Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, 10x51

    Chain

    Shimano

    KMC X-12

    KMC X-12

    KMC X-12

    Brakes

    Shimano MT410 hydraulic 4-piston, 180mm

    Shimano MT500 hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm)

    Shimano Deore hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm)

    Shimano Deore XT hydraulic (F:180mm, R:160mm)

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT-401

    Shimano MT501

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano Deore XT

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant XCT 29 wheelset, alloy, 25mm inner

    Giant XCT 29 wheelset, alloy, 25mm inner

    Giant XCR-2 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 25mm inner

    Giant XCR-1 29 Carbon WheelSystem, 25mm inner

    Spokes

    Sapim

    Sapim

    Giant XCR-2 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology

    Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem, DBL technology

    Front Hub

    [F] Shimano 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Shimano 12x148, sealed bearing

    Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing

    Giant XCR-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Rear Hub

    [F] Shimano 15x110, sealed bearing [R] Shimano 12x148, sealed bearing

    Shimano Boost [F] 15x110 [R] 12x148, sealed bearing

    Giant XCR-2 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Giant XCR-1 29 WheelSystem, Boost

    Tires

    [F] Maxxis Recon Race, 29x2.35, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless [R] Maxxis Recon Race, 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis Recon Race, 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless [R] Maxxis Recon Race, 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO, tubeless

    [F] Maxxis Recon Race, tubeless, 29x2.35, foldable, TLR, EXO [R] Maxxis Recon Race, tubeless, 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO

    Maxxis Recon Race, tubeless, 29x2.25, foldable, TLR, EXO

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