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2021 Giant Fathom 29 vs 2022 Liv Intrigue

The L is the Liv Intrigue size closest to your S 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 S, the Liv Intrigue in L places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 27 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 41 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−17 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+27 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+41 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2021 Giant Fathom 29 (S)The Giant Fathom 29 frame drawn to scale.J 1154

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

MeasurementGiant Fathom 29 SLiv Intrigue LDifference
Reach425452+27 mm
Stack622605−17 mm
Head tube angle66.0°66.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle75.0°74.5−0.5°
Chainstay length435not listed
Wheelbase11541195+41 mm
BB drop60not listed
Standover730762+32 mm
Seat tube length380482+102 mm
Head tube length95not listed
Effective top tubenot listed620

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

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.

PartGiant Fathom 291Liv IntrigueIntrigue
FrameGiant ALUXX SLLiv Intrigue
ForkGiant Crest 34 RCLRockShox 35 RL Gold
ShifterSRAM SX EagleSRAM SX Eagle
DerailleurSRAM SX EagleSRAM SX Eagle
CassetteSRAM SX EagleSRAM PG-1150 SX
CranksetTruVativ DescendentSRAM SX
WheelsetGiant AM 29Giant AM
TireMaxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis AggressorMaxxis High Roller II
BrakeShimano MT401Shimano MT410
SeatpostGiant Contact Switchnot listed
Rear shocknot listedFox Float Performance
Chainnot listedSRAM SX Eagle
Rotornot listedShimano RT-26
Handlebarnot listedGiant Contact TR35
Stemnot listedGiant Contact SL
Gripsnot listedLiv Supera
Dropper postnot listedGiant Contact Switch
Saddlenot listedLiv Sylvia

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