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2022 Specialized Fuse M4 vs 2022 Liv Intrigue Advanced

The S is the Liv Intrigue Advanced size closest to your M Specialized Fuse M4. 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 M4 in M, the Liv Intrigue Advanced in S places the top of the head tube 43 mm lower and 22 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 11 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−43 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−22 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−11 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2022 Specialized Fuse M4 (M) and 2022 Liv Intrigue Advanced (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Fuse M4 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Liv Intrigue Advanced is the colored outline on top.J 1162

Specialized Fuse M4, MLiv Intrigue Advanced, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Fuse M4 MLiv Intrigue Advanced SDifference
Reach440mm418−22 mm
Stack625mm582−43 mm
Head tube angle66.5°66.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°74.5+0.5°
Chainstay length435mm438+3 mm
Wheelbase1162mm1151−11 mm
Standover750mm707−43 mm
Seat tube length410mm406−4 mm
Fork length540mmnot listed
Head tube length110mm100−10 mm
BB dropnot listed15

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Fuse M4Liv Intrigue Advanced

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.

PartSpecialized Fuse M4Liv Intrigue AdvancedIntrigue Advanced
Framenot listedLiv Intrigue Advanced
Forknot listedFox 36 Performance
Rear shocknot listedFox Float X Performance
Shifternot listedShimano SLX
Derailleurnot listedShimano SLX
Cassettenot listedShimano Deore XT
Chainnot listedKMC X12
Cranksetnot listedShimano Deore XT
Chainringnot listedShimano Deore
Wheelsetnot listedGiant TRX 2
Tirenot listedMaxxis High Roller, Maxxis High Roller II
Brakenot listedShimano MT520
Rotornot listedShimano RT-56
Handlebarnot listedGiant Contact TR35
Stemnot listedGiant Contact SL
Gripsnot listedLiv Supera
Dropper postnot listedGiant Contact Switch
Seatpostnot listedGiant Contact Switch
Saddlenot listedLiv Sylvia

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