2026 Specialized Status 2 ZERO vs 2025 Liv Intrigue 29
The S is the Liv Intrigue 29 size closest to your S0 Specialized Status 2 ZERO. 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 29
Compared with the Specialized Status 2 ZERO in S0, the Liv Intrigue 29 in S places the top of the head tube 43 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +43 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +34 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +11 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Status 2 ZERO, S0Liv Intrigue 29, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Status 2 ZERO S0 | Liv Intrigue 29 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390mm | 415 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 577mm | 620 | +43 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64° | 65.8 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 77° | 77.0 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 558 | |
| Chainstay length | 427mm | 438 | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1126mm | 1160 | +34 mm |
| BB drop | 28mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 328mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 728mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 370mm | 425 | +55 mm |
| Fork length | 533mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 105 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Liv Intrigue 29 minus the Specialized Status 2 ZERO. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Status 2 ZERO, 2025 Liv Intrigue 29.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Status 2 ZEROLiv Intrigue 29
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 Status 2 ZERO140 ZERO | Liv Intrigue 29Intrigue 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 | Giant Crest SL 34 |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber | Giant Crest FloTrac |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano Deore SLX |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Shimano Deore Shadow + |
| Cassette | SRAM 1270 Transmission | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM Transmission | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | Praxis Cadet M24 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized PROVIDED BY | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 27.5 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DD8 Stealth | Shimano MT420, Shimano MT401 |
| Grips | Deity Lockjaw grips | Liv Tactal |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | Giant Contact Switch AT |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Giant Contact Switch AT |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | Liv Sylvia |
| Frame | not listed | Liv Intrigue 29 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant TRA |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact TR35 |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL 35 |
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