Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $4,500
    ($5,713)
    $7,500
    ($11,270)
    Where to Buy
    $4,500

    At Liv

    $3,849

    14% off At Mike’s Bikes

    ($6,116)

    At Liv

    $7,500

    At Liv

    ($14,737)

    At Liv

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    6.4
    7.0
    9.2
    9.2
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SIDFox Performance Float 34Fox Performance Elite Float 34Fox Factory Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float SL PerformanceFox Float SL Performance EliteFox Float SL Performance EliteFox Float SL Factory
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbonCarbonAluminum
    29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, PraxisXT, SLXGX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXSXX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
    Power Meter
    NoneNoneIntegratedIntegrated
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    115mm115mm115mm115mm
    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 Advanced 29 3
    Pique Advanced 29 2
    Pique Advanced 29 1
    Pique Advanced 29 0
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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 Advanced 29 3

    26 mph

    Pique Advanced 29 2

    28 mph

    Pique Advanced 29 1

    28 mph

    Pique Advanced 29 0

    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

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

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorIce Age

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

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorIce Age

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

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorIce Age

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

    Tire Clearance2.4"

    ColorIce Age

    Fork

    RockShox Sid, 120mm, Boost 15x110mm Maxle Stealth, tapered, tapered, 44mm offset, Rush RL

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Float SC Performance Elite, 120mm, FIT4 damper, Boost 15x110 KaBolt, tapered, 44mm offset, 3 position remote lockout

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Float SC Factory, 120mm, FIT4 damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, tapered, tapered, 44mm offset, 3 position remote lockout

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

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

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

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

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float SL Factory 165x45, custom tuned for Liv

    Travel115mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis, press fit

    Shimano, press fit

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    SRAM DUB, press fit

    Stem

    Giant Contact SL XC, alloy, 35mm XS: 60mm, S: 60mm, M: 70mm, L: 70mm

    Giant Contact SL XC, alloy, 35mm

    Giant Contact SL XC, alloy, 35mm XS: 60mm, S: 60mm, M: 70mm, L: 70mm

    Giant Contact SL XC, alloy, 35mm XS: 60mm, S: 60mm, M: 70mm,

    Handlebar

    Giant Contact XC, alloy, 35mm XS: 760mm, S: 760mm, M: 760mm, L: 760mm

    Giant Contact XC, alloy, 35mm

    Giant Contact SLR XC, composite, 35mm XS: 760mm, S: 760mm, M: 760mm, L: 760mm

    Giant Contact SLR XC, composite, 35mm XS: 760mm, S: 760mm, M: 760mm

    Saddle

    Fi'zi:k Vento Argo R5

    Fi'zi:k Vento Argo R5

    Fi'zi:k Vento Argo R5

    Fi'zi:k Vento Argo R5

    Seatpost

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

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

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

    Fox Transfer dropper, remote XS: 100mm travel / 30.9 x 345mm S: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 345mm M: 125mm travel / 30.9 x 400mm

    Pedals

    N/A

    PEDALS NOT SUPPLIED

    platform

    N/A

    Grips

    Liv XC Pro, 32mm

    Liv XC Pro, 32mm

    Liv XC Pro, 32mm

    Liv XC Pro, 32mm silicone

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore M6100, Shadow +

    Shimano XT M8100, Shadow +

    SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type AXS

    SRAM XX Eagle, T-Type AXS

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    Praxis Cadet, steel chainring 30t, 55mm chainline XS: 165mm, S: 170mm, M: 170mm, L: 175mm

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

    SRAM XO T-Type, power meter, alloy chainring 32t, 55mm chainline XS:165mm, S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm

    SRAM XX SL T-Type, power meter, alloy chainring 32t, 55mm chainline XS:165mm, S:170mm, M:170mm

    Power Meter

    SRAM XO T-Type, power meter, alloy chainring 32t, 55mm chainline XS:165mm, S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm

    SRAM XX SL T-Type, power meter, alloy chainring 32t, 55mm chainline XS:165mm, S:170mm, M:170mm

    Shifters

    Deore M6100, 1x12

    Shimano XT M8100, 1x12

    SRAM AXS, 1x12

    SRAM AXS, 1x12

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore M6100, 10x51

    Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51

    SRAM GX CS 1275 T-Type, 10x52

    SRAM XX CS 1299 SL T-Type, 10x52

    Chain

    KMC X12

    KMC X12

    SRAM GX T-Type

    SRAM XX T-Type

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT410, hydraulic, Shimano RT-26 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

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

    Shimano XT, hydraulic, Shimano RT-64 centerlock rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

    Shimano XTR, hydraulic, Shimano RT-64 centerlock rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT-401

    Shimano Deore BL-M7100

    Shimano XT BL-M8100

    Shimano XTR BL-M9100

    Wheels
    Rims

    Giant XCR 2 29 carbon WheelSystem, 25mm inner width

    Giant XCR 2 29 carbon WheelSystem, 25mm inner width

    Giant XCR 1 30 carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner width

    ZIPP 1ZERO HiTop SL 29 WheelSystem, 30mm inner width

    Spokes

    Sapim

    Sapim

    Sapim Laser

    Sapim

    Front Hub

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

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

    [F] Giant XC alloy, CenterLock, [R] Giant XC alloy, DT350 internal, 54t ratchet system, CenterLock

    XD, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

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

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

    [F] Giant XC alloy, CenterLock, [R] Giant XC alloy, DT350 internal, 54t ratchet system, CenterLock

    XD, Centerlock

    Tires

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

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

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

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

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