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2025 Specialized Status 2 ZERO vs 2025 Liv Intrigue 29

The Liv Intrigue 29 size closest to your S0 (High) is the S. Compare the S instead

What changes on the Liv Intrigue 29

Compared with the Specialized Status 2 ZERO in S0 (High), the Liv Intrigue 29 in L places the top of the head tube 66 mm higher and 55 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 79 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+66 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+55 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+79 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+1.3°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2025 Specialized Status 2 ZERO (S0 (High)) and 2025 Liv Intrigue 29 (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Status 2 ZERO is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Liv Intrigue 29 is the colored outline on top.J 1126

Specialized Status 2 ZERO, S0 (High)Liv Intrigue 29, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Status 2 ZERO S0 (High)Liv Intrigue 29 LDifference
Reach396mm451+55 mm
Stack573mm639+66 mm
Head tube angle64.5°65.8+1.3°
Seat tube angle77.6°77.0−0.6°
Effective top tube509mm599+90 mm
Chainstay length431mm438+7 mm
Wheelbase1126mm1205+79 mm
BB drop20mmnot listed
BB height336mmnot listed
Standover728mmnot listed
Seat tube length370mm460+90 mm
Fork length533mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm125+30 mm

Differences are the Liv Intrigue 29 minus the Specialized Status 2 ZERO. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Status 2 ZERO, 2025 Liv Intrigue 29.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Status 2 ZEROLiv Intrigue 29

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 Status 2 ZERO140 ZEROLiv Intrigue 29Intrigue 29
ForkMarzocchi Z1Giant Crest SL 34
Rear shockMarzocchi BomberGiant Crest FloTrac
ShifterSRAM NX EagleShimano Deore SLX
DerailleurSRAM NX EagleShimano Deore Shadow +
CassetteSRAM NX EagleShimano Deore M6100
ChainSRAM NX EagleKMC X12
CranksetSRAM X1 EaglePraxis Cadet M24
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireSpecialized ButcherMaxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector
RimRoval Traversenot listed
BrakeSRAM Code RShimano MT420, Shimano MT401
GripsDeity Lockjaw gripsLiv Tactal
Dropper postX-Fusion ManicGiant Contact Switch AT
SeatpostX-Fusion ManicGiant Contact Switch AT
SaddleSpecialized Bridge SaddleLiv Sylvia
Framenot listedLiv Intrigue 29
Wheelsetnot listedGiant TRA
Rotornot listedShimano RT-26
Handlebarnot listedGiant Contact TR35
Stemnot listedGiant Contact SL 35

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