2022 Liv Intrigue vs 2021 Giant Fathom 29
The S is the Giant Fathom 29 size closest to your XS Liv Intrigue. 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 Giant Fathom 29
Compared with the Liv Intrigue in XS, the Giant Fathom 29 in S places the top of the head tube 45 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +45 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Liv Intrigue numbers we have for size XS are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Liv Intrigue XS | Giant Fathom 29 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405 | 425 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 622 | +45 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 66.0° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 75.0° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1135 | 1154 | +19 mm |
| Standover | 692 | 730 | +38 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 380 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 435 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 60 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95 |
Differences are the Giant Fathom 29 minus the Liv Intrigue. Full charts: 2022 Liv Intrigue, 2021 Giant Fathom 29.
Where each sits in its class
Liv IntrigueGiant Fathom 29
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 | Liv IntrigueIntrigue | Giant Fathom 291 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Liv Intrigue | Giant ALUXX SL |
| Fork | RockShox 35 RL Gold | Giant Crest 34 RCL |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1150 SX | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM SX | TruVativ Descendent |
| Wheelset | Giant AM | Giant AM 29 |
| Tire | Maxxis High Roller II | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Aggressor |
| Brake | Shimano MT410 | Shimano MT401 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-26 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact TR35 | not listed |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL | not listed |
| Grips | Liv Supera | not listed |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch | not listed |
| Saddle | Liv Sylvia | not listed |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant Contact Switch |
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