Quiver

2022 Liv Intrigue Advanced vs 2020 Specialized Fuse M4

The XS is the Specialized Fuse M4 size closest to your XS Liv Intrigue Advanced. 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 M4

Compared with the Liv Intrigue Advanced in XS, the Specialized Fuse M4 in XS places the top of the head tube 48 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+48 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−13 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2022 Liv Intrigue Advanced (XS)The Liv Intrigue Advanced frame drawn to scale.J 1135

Only the Liv Intrigue Advanced is drawn. The Specialized Fuse M4 numbers we have for size XS are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementLiv Intrigue Advanced XSSpecialized Fuse M4 XSDifference
Reach405400mm−5 mm
Stack577625mm+48 mm
Head tube angle66.566.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74.574°−0.5°
Chainstay length438not listed
Wheelbase11351122mm−13 mm
BB drop15not listed
Standover691727mm+36 mm
Seat tube length380340mm−40 mm
Head tube length9595mm±0 mm
Fork lengthnot listed540mm

Differences are the Specialized Fuse M4 minus the Liv Intrigue Advanced. Full charts: 2022 Liv Intrigue Advanced, 2020 Specialized Fuse M4.

Where each sits in its class

Liv Intrigue AdvancedSpecialized Fuse M4

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 Intrigue AdvancedIntrigue AdvancedSpecialized Fuse M4
FrameLiv Intrigue Advancednot listed
ForkFox 36 Performancenot listed
Rear shockFox Float X Performancenot listed
ShifterShimano SLXnot listed
DerailleurShimano SLXnot listed
CassetteShimano Deore XTnot listed
ChainKMC X12not listed
CranksetShimano Deore XTnot listed
ChainringShimano Deorenot listed
WheelsetGiant TRX 2not listed
TireMaxxis High Roller, Maxxis High Roller IInot listed
BrakeShimano MT520not listed
RotorShimano RT-56not listed
HandlebarGiant Contact TR35not listed
StemGiant Contact SLnot listed
GripsLiv Superanot listed
Dropper postGiant Contact Switchnot listed
SeatpostGiant Contact Switchnot listed
SaddleLiv Sylvianot listed

Know what is on every bike.

Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.

Explore the app
A Transition Relay build sheet: frame, fork, shock and drivetrainThe Relay’s ride photo galleryThe Relay’s ride spectrum and 2D frame geometryThe garage: five bikes and 99 recorded partsA Specialized Tarmac SL8 road build sheet