2022 Liv

Intrigue, X E+ 2

The new Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ is a new take on the lightweight emtb, weighing in at a claimed 18.8kg. But the twist is that it gets a full-fat motor and lightweight, compact battery, so there’s no compromise on power or torque. It’s also designed specifically for women, with all the capabilities needed to rip, roar and explore any trail that’s thrown at it. In fact, Liv claims this is the lightest full-power eMTB on the market. Best women’s mountain bikes tried and tested Need to know: Giant claims it is the lightest full-power eMTB on the market at 18.8kg in size S Uses Yamaha’s SyncDrive Pro2 Motor with 85Nm of torque powered by an EnergyPak Smart Compact 400Wh battery Travel is 140mm at the rear with a 150mm travel fork and it runs a mixed wheel configuration, with 29in up front and 27.5in out back Gets a full Advanced carbon frame and carbon rocker link Wireless SRAM GX Eagle AXS groupset with SRAM Code R brakes Liv is a rare entity in the modern bike world; a brand solely dedicated to women’s bikes. It was founded by Bonnie Tu, Chairwomen of Giant Group (yes, that Giant), and its USP is that its bikes are developed using women-only rider data, with geometry and spec chosen to suit women riders. Does that mean that Liv bikes are suitable for all women, or that all women will suit Liv bikes? Not at all, and Liv is up front about the fact that not every woman will get on with their bikes. But also that it is unapologetic about putting women front and centre in terms of bike design, athlete support and grass-roots advocacy. Women’s specific geometry So in line with the rest of the Liv range, the Intrigue X Advanced E+ has women’s specific geometry, and that geometry is distinct to that of the Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite, which occupies a similar niche in the Giant product range. Technology may be shared across the sibling brands – so you’ll see a Giant dropper post on the Liv, for example – but that’s as far as it goes. The full frame, including the Maestro suspension link rocker, is constructed from Advanced grade carbon composite, and comes in four sizes – XS, S, M and L – though the size L is not available in the UK. Liv has opted for a mixed wheel size for the Intrigue, even for the size XS bike, which is rare. Plus there’s a flip chip to switch geometry between high and low settings, to suit different trail conditions and riding preferences. In the low setting that gives a trail-ready head angle of 65.8º and seat tube angle of 76º, combined with relatively mid-length 447mm chainstays. Cables are routed internally via the headset for a neat cockpit, and the premium model comes in a striking gloss Airglow finish that looks understated in the shade but eye-catching in the light. Motor and battery Power comes from …Continue reading »

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