2025 Liv Intrigue 29 vs 2024 Merida Big Trail
The Merida Big Trail size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Merida Big Trail
Compared with the Liv Intrigue 29 in L, the Merida Big Trail in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 24 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +24 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Liv Intrigue 29, LMerida Big Trail, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Liv Intrigue 29 L | Merida Big Trail XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 451 | 475 | +24 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 659 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.8 | 65.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.0 | 75.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 599 | 645 | +46 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 435 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1205 | 1220 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 450 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 120 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 66.5 | |
| Standover | not listed | 728 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 550 |
Differences are the Merida Big Trail minus the Liv Intrigue 29. Full charts: 2025 Liv Intrigue 29, 2024 Merida Big Trail.
Where each sits in its class
Liv Intrigue 29Merida Big Trail
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 | Liv Intrigue 29Intrigue 29 | Merida Big Trail200 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Liv Intrigue 29 | Merida BIG.TRAIL TFS |
| Fork | Giant Crest SL 34 | SR Suntour XCM32 DS |
| Rear shock | Giant Crest FloTrac | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore SLX | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow + | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | KMC X12 | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | Praxis Cadet M24 | Shimano CUES U4000 |
| Wheelset | Giant TRA | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Kenda Regolith |
| Brake | Shimano MT420, Shimano MT401 | Shimano MT200 |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-26 | Shimano SM-RT10 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact TR35 | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL 35 | Merida COMP CC |
| Grips | Liv Tactal | Merida COMP EC |
| Dropper post | Giant Contact Switch AT | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch AT | Merida COMP CC |
| Saddle | Liv Sylvia | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano BB-UN101 |
| Pedals | not listed | VPE-891 |
| Rim | not listed | Merida COMP TR |
| Headset | not listed | Merida M4455 |
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