2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5 vs 2022 Liv Intrigue
The L is the Liv Intrigue size closest to your XL Specialized Fuse 27.5. 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 Specialized Fuse 27.5 in XL, the Liv Intrigue in L places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 28 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −25 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −28 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Fuse 27.5 is drawn. The Liv Intrigue numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Fuse 27.5 XL | Liv Intrigue L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 452 | −28 mm |
| Stack | 630mm | 605 | −25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66° | 66.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1213mm | 1195 | −18 mm |
| Standover | 789mm | 762 | −27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505mm | 482 | −23 mm |
| Fork length | 520mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 620 |
Differences are the Liv Intrigue minus the Specialized Fuse 27.5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5, 2022 Liv Intrigue.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Fuse 27.5Liv 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 | Specialized Fuse 27.527.5 | Liv IntrigueIntrigue |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Judy | RockShox 35 RL Gold |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X10 | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout | SRAM SX |
| Wheelset | Specialized Stout | Giant AM |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher GRID, Specialized Slaughter GRID | Maxxis High Roller II |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano MT410 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Stout | Giant Contact TR35 |
| Stem | Specialized Stout | Giant Contact SL |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | Liv Sylvia |
| Frame | not listed | Liv Intrigue |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float Performance |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG-1150 SX |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano RT-26 |
| Grips | not listed | Liv Supera |
| Dropper post | not listed | Giant Contact Switch |
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