2021 Giant Fathom 29 vs 2022 Liv Intrigue
The L is the Liv Intrigue size closest to your M Giant Fathom 29. 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
Compared with the Giant Fathom 29 in M, the Liv Intrigue in L places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Giant Fathom 29 is drawn. The Liv Intrigue numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Fathom 29 M | Liv Intrigue L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 452 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 622 | 605 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.0° | 66.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.0° | 74.5 | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 435 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1174 | 1195 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | not listed | |
| Standover | 745 | 762 | +17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 482 | +52 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 620 |
Differences are the Liv Intrigue minus the Giant Fathom 29. Full charts: 2021 Giant Fathom 29, 2022 Liv Intrigue.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Fathom 29Liv Intrigue
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 | Giant Fathom 291 | Liv IntrigueIntrigue |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant ALUXX SL | Liv Intrigue |
| Fork | Giant Crest 34 RCL | RockShox 35 RL Gold |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM PG-1150 SX |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendent | SRAM SX |
| Wheelset | Giant AM 29 | Giant AM |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Aggressor | Maxxis High Roller II |
| Brake | Shimano MT401 | Shimano MT410 |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float Performance |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-26 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Contact TR35 |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | not listed | Liv Supera |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch |
| Saddle | not listed | Liv Sylvia |
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