2021 GT Zaskar LT Expert vs 2022 Liv Intrigue
The L is the Liv Intrigue size closest to your XL GT Zaskar LT Expert. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Liv Intrigue
Compared with the GT Zaskar LT Expert in XL, the Liv Intrigue in L places the top of the head tube 47 mm lower and 33 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 58 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −47 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −33 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −58 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the GT Zaskar LT Expert is drawn. The Liv Intrigue numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | GT Zaskar LT Expert XL | Liv Intrigue L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 485 | 452 | −33 mm |
| Stack | 652 | 605 | −47 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 66.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 660 | 620 | −40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1253 | 1195 | −58 mm |
| BB drop | 55 | not listed | |
| BB height | 321 | not listed | |
| Standover | 825 | 762 | −63 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 482 | −38 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | not listed |
Differences are the Liv Intrigue minus the GT Zaskar LT Expert. Full charts: 2021 GT Zaskar LT Expert, 2022 Liv Intrigue.
Where each sits in its class
GT Zaskar LT ExpertLiv Intrigue
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | GT Zaskar LT ExpertExpert | Liv IntrigueIntrigue |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | GT Zaskar LT | Liv Intrigue |
| Fork | RockShox 35 RL Gold | RockShox 35 RL Gold |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle SX | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle | SRAM PG-1150 SX |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM SX |
| Chainring | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | TruVativ Powerspline | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i30 | Giant AM |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis High Roller II |
| Brake | Shimano MT410 | Shimano MT410 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT56 | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | GT Alloy | Giant Contact TR35 |
| Stem | GT Alloy | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | Fabric Funguy | Liv Supera |
| Headset | FSA No.42E | not listed |
| Dropper post | TranzX dropper internal routing | Giant Contact Switch |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Liv Sylvia |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float Performance |
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