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First Look: Liv Intrigue, Enduro World Series Weapon

17.09.2014
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Ridden by Liv pro Kelli Emmett on the demanding courses of the Enduro World Series, the Liv Intrigue is built specifically for women seeking maximum control and confidence on aggressive trails. It’s made with a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frame, featuring women’s-specific geometry, and with 140mm of Maestro Suspension travel, you should get efficient pedaling and traction on climbs and have a ton of fun on the downhills.

The Liv Intrigue, featuring a 68º head angle and 447mm chainstays, should prove to be stable at higher speeds.
The Liv Intrigue, featuring a 68º head angle and 447mm chainstays, should prove to be stable at higher speeds.

Some of the specs of the new Liv Intrigue:

  • ALUXX SL aluminum frame with 140mm Maestro suspension
  • Fox Float CTD Talas Performance 120-140mm-travel fork, 15mm thru-axle (32mm stanchions)
  • Fox Float CTD rear shock
  • SRAM X0 / X9 10-speed drivetrain with Avid Guide R hydraulic disc brakes
  • Sizes: XS, S, M (no Large or bigger)
  • Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Snake skin, 27.5×2.25
Giant designed Maestro suspension equipped with Fox Float CTD shock.
Giant designed Maestro suspension equipped with Fox Float CTD shock.
The Liv Intrigue was ridden by Kelli Emmett in many EWS races this summer. Look for her in the last round in Italy.
The Liv Intrigue was ridden by Kelli Emmett in many EWS races this summer. Look for her in the last round in Italy.
Giant branded stem and bar control the cockpit.
Giant branded stem and bar control the cockpit.
Fox Float CTD Talas is adjustable between 120-140mm of travel.
Fox Float CTD Talas is adjustable between 120-140mm of travel.
Aluxx Superlight (SL) aluminum frame all around. Will Liv move towards a carbon frame in the future? Stay tuned.
Aluxx Superlight (SL) aluminum frame all around. Will Liv move towards a carbon frame in the future? Stay tuned.

Cost & Availability

The Liv Intrigue will retail for $4,700 in the US as equipped here. This is a hard charging bike for the gals out there. Kelli Emmett has told me many times how much she enjoys riding this bike. Emmett comes from an XC background and is built thin and light, and it suits her riding style very well. Not the longest travel bike on the market, but possibly perfect for you. The bike will be available shortly, so check in your local Giant/Liv dealer to find one.

More information always available over on the Giant Liv website.

Words, Photos: Daniel Dunn

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