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2022 Liv Intrigue vs 2022 Specialized Fuse 27.5

The M is the Specialized Fuse 27.5 size closest to your M 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 Specialized Fuse 27.5

Compared with the Liv Intrigue in M, the Specialized Fuse 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+16 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+8 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−7 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Liv Intrigue numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementLiv Intrigue MSpecialized Fuse 27.5 MDifference
Reach432440mm+8 mm
Stack587603mm+16 mm
Head tube angle66.566°−0.5°
Seat tube angle74.574°−0.5°
Effective top tube595not listed
Wheelbase11671160mm−7 mm
Standover738739mm+1 mm
Seat tube length445410mm−35 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed430mm
Fork lengthnot listed520mm
Head tube lengthnot listed105mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse 27.5 minus the Liv Intrigue. Full charts: 2022 Liv Intrigue, 2022 Specialized Fuse 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Liv IntrigueSpecialized Fuse 27.5

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartLiv IntrigueIntrigueSpecialized Fuse 27.527.5
FrameLiv Intriguenot listed
ForkRockShox 35 RL GoldX-Fusion MIG 27.5
Rear shockFox Float Performancenot listed
ShifterSRAM SX EaglemicroSHIFT Advent
DerailleurSRAM SX EaglemicroSHIFT Advent
CassetteSRAM PG-1150 SXmicroSHIFT Advent
ChainSRAM SX EagleKMC X9EPT
CranksetSRAM SXSpecialized Stout
WheelsetGiant AMnot listed
TireMaxxis High Roller IISpecialized Eliminator
BrakeShimano MT410Shimano MT200
RotorShimano RT-26not listed
HandlebarGiant Contact TR35Specialized Stout
StemGiant Contact SLSpecialized Stout
GripsLiv Superanot listed
Dropper postGiant Contact Switchnot listed
SaddleLiv SylviaSpecialized Bridge Saddle
Hubnot listedShimano MT400-B
Seatpostnot listedTranzX Dropper

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