Liv Intrigue X E+ Range – Up to 190km on one charge!

Liv, the women’s specific sister brand to Giant, has launched the Intrigue X E+, their first 29er electric trail bike. Whereas many other brands provide a ‘same frame, different contact points’ option as their women’s offering, Liv produces women’s specific frames, with geometry and suspension tuning based on their ‘3F design philosophy’:

‘Gathering worldwide female-only dimensional data, Liv designs and engineers frame geometry specifically for women by optimizing weight distribution on the bike. This puts the rider in the best position to maximize power and efficiency, and employ her most powerful muscles. Further, Liv custom-tuned the Intrigue X E+ suspension for women so it performs optimally for female riders and the bike’s intended use, resulting in improved traction, control and confidence.‘

The Liv Intrigue X E+ series is fitted with a SyncDrive Pro motor and EnergyPak Smart 625wh battery, giving assist modes that range from 100% to 360% of a rider’s effort. Obviously there are a lot of variables at play, but it’s claimed you can get up to 190km before recharging. The battery is removable and is integrated into the downtube of the ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium frame.

The Liv Intrigue X E+ series includes a handlebar mounted RideControl Ergo for adjusting assist modes and displaying battery level and support level. There is also a Smart Assist Mode which automatically provides pedal assistance when and where needed by monitoring both terrain and rider input, plus a Walk Mode.

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Bounce comes from Maestro 2.0 suspension technology, a 140/150 mm platform with flip chip adjustable frame geometry, giving riders the ability to adjust the geometry of the bike for more efficient climbing and descending.

Liv Intrigue X E+ Geometry

		XS-low	XS-high	S-low	S-high	M-low	M-high	L-low	L-high
A	Seat tube length	385	385	405	405	435	435	460	460
B	Seat tube angle (Degrees)	74.5	75.2	76.0	76.7	76.0	76.7	76.0	76.7
C	Top tube length	565	565	568	568	585	585	605	605
D	Head tube length	95	95	95	95	100	100	110	110
E	Head tube angle (Degrees)	65.0	65.7	65.8	66.5	65.8	66.5	65.8	66.5
F	Fork offset	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44
G	Trail	130	124	123	118	123	118	123	118
H	Wheelbase	1190	1193	1195	1198	1213	1216	1235	1238
I	Chain stay length	471.5	471.5	471.5	471.5	471.5	471.5	471.5	471.5
J	Bottom bracket drop	11	1	30	20	30	20	30	20
K	Stack	585	579	608	602	613	607	622	616
L	Reach	403	412	416	426	432	442	450	459
M	Stand over height	729	738	751	760	766	775	774	783
N	Handlebar width	750	750	750	750	780	780	780	780
O	Stem length	40	40	40	40	50	50	60	60
P	Crank length	160	160.0	165.0	165.0	165.0	165.0	170.0	170
Q	Wheel size	27.5+	27.5+	29	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″

Three models will be on sale in the UK, but as has been the case previously there will be no size Large in the UK line up. All models are equipped with a 1×12 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, dropper post, tubeless wheels and tyres, an improved chainstay protector and a new Sylvia SL E+ saddle.

Liv Intrigue X E+ UK Pricing

• Intrigue X E+ Pro – £4,299
• Intrigue X E+ Pro 2 – £4,699
• Intrigue X E+ Pro 1 – £5,299

At the time of writing we don’t have the details on the spec differences between the models, but head here for more information and to find a dealer.

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