2020 Specialized Fuse Expert 29 vs 2022 Liv Intrigue Advanced
The S is the Liv Intrigue Advanced size closest to your XS Specialized Fuse Expert 29. 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 Advanced
Compared with the Specialized Fuse Expert 29 in XS, the Liv Intrigue Advanced in S places the top of the head tube 43 mm lower and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −43 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +18 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Fuse Expert 29 numbers we have for size XS are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse Expert 29 XS | Liv Intrigue Advanced S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400mm | 418 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 625mm | 582 | −43 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Wheelbase | 1122mm | 1151 | +29 mm |
| Standover | 727mm | 707 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 340mm | 406 | +66 mm |
| Fork length | 540mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 100 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 438 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 15 |
Differences are the Liv Intrigue Advanced minus the Specialized Fuse Expert 29. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Fuse Expert 29, 2022 Liv Intrigue Advanced.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse Expert 29Liv Intrigue Advanced
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 | Specialized Fuse Expert 29Expert 29 | Liv Intrigue AdvancedIntrigue Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox RL Gold | Fox 36 Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Purgatory | Maxxis High Roller, Maxxis High Roller II |
| Brake | SRAM TRL | Shimano MT520 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | Giant Contact TR35 |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | Giant Contact SL |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | Giant Contact Switch |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | Liv Sylvia |
| Frame | not listed | Liv Intrigue Advanced |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float X Performance |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant TRX 2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-56 |
| Grips | not listed | Liv Supera |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch |
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