2022 Specialized Fuse M4 vs 2022 Liv Intrigue Advanced
The S is the Liv Intrigue Advanced size closest to your XS 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 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
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Fuse M4, XSLiv Intrigue Advanced, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse M4 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° |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 438 | +3 mm |
| 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 |
| BB drop | not listed | 15 |
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
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 M4 | Liv Intrigue AdvancedIntrigue Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Liv Intrigue Advanced |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant TRX 2 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis High Roller, Maxxis High Roller II |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano MT520 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-56 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact TR35 |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | not listed | Liv Supera |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch |
| Seatpost | not listed | Giant Contact Switch |
| Saddle | not listed | Liv Sylvia |
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