Liv Pique Advanced 2 29" MTB

Cross-country is evolving beyond fast-and-flowy to fast-and-everything—technical terrain, all-day epics, and stage races. The new Pique Advanced 29 is ready for it. Re-engineered for greater efficiency and control, this XC queen was built to slay switchbacks, rock gardens, and yesterday’s PRs.

KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Efficiency is Speed

Now 297g lighter*, the Advanced-grade composite frameset also features greater stiffness for efficient power transfer, a massive advantage on climbs and at speed. New FlexPoint Pro suspension minimises weight by minimising parts. And a shorter chainstay offers greater agility for manoeuvring switchbacks, and snappy acceleration for seizing every overtake opportunity. *Compared to previous generation

Control is Power

With its patented, linkage-driven, single-pivot design, the new FlexPoint Pro suspension delivers 115mm of smooth, active rear-wheel travel, so you can maximise power and traction over ever-changing and uber-challenging terrain. Combined with a slacker head tube angle and 120mm of front suspension, this setup ensures you're equipped to dominate technical descents.

Stability is Master

Roll over just about anything on 29-inch wheels designed for stability and efficiency. Updated geometry provides a longer reach, putting you in a lower and more aggressive body position. A steeper seat tube angle increases pedalling efficiency on even the steepest climbs. And the modified cockpit includes a 35mm composite handlebar and alloy stem for steering precision.

TECH & FEATURES

Advanced Composite Technology

Liv’s High-Performance Grade raw carbon material is used to produce this frameset in our own composite factory. Using state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing techniques, Liv’s Advanced-Grade Composite frames are designed to offer light weight and stiffness with optimal compliance.

Advanced Forged Composite Technology

A state-of-the-art, high-pressure moulding process is used to produce complex-shaped carbon fibre components that are lighter, stiffer and stronger than similar aluminium components.

Overdrive

Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, this fork steerer tube technology uses oversized headset bearings (1 1/4” lower and 1 1/8” upper for road, 1 1/2” lower and 1 1/8” upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness.

Tubeless System

Engineered with proprietary Dynamic Balanced Lacing technology, this tubeless ready composite WheelSystem delivers superior efficiency, pinpoint control and comfort.

Flexpoint Suspension Technology

A proven “single-pivot” design that uses the flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction to produce a lightweight and durable suspension system with 4.7 inches/120mm of rear travel.

SIZE GUIDE AND GEOMETRY

XS 150cm to 163cm Rider Height

S 158cm to 169cm Rider Height

M 164cm to 175cm Rider Height

SPECIFICATIONS

Frame Material: Advanced-grade composite front and rear triangles, 115 mm FlexPoint Pro Suspension

Fork: Fox 34 Float SC Performance, 120 mm, Grip damper, Boost 15x110 KaBolt, 44 mm offset, 3-position remote lockout

Shock: Fox Float SL Performance Elite, 165x45, custom tuned for Liv

Handlebar: Giant Contact XC, alloy, 35 mm

Grips: Liv XC Pro, 32 mm

Stem: Giant Contact SL XC, alloy, 35 mm

Seatpost: Giant Contact Switch dropper, remote (XS/S: 110–140 mm travel, 30.9 x 395 mm; M: 140–170 mm travel, 30.9 x 470 mm)

Saddle: Fi'zi:k Vento Argo R5

Shifters: Shimano XT M8100, 1x12

Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100 Shadow+

Brakes: Shimano SLX M7100 hydraulic with Shimano RT-56 rotors (Front: 180 mm, Rear: 160 mm)

Brake Levers: Shimano Deore BL-M7100

Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100, 10x51

Chain: KMC X12

Crankset: Shimano SLX M7120-1 with 30T alloy chainring, 55 mm chainline

Bottom Bracket: Shimano, press fit

Rims: Giant XCR 2 29 carbon WheelSystem, 25 mm inner width

Hubs: Front: Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt; Rear: Giant MTB alloy, 3-pawl driver, 6-bolt

Spokes: Sapim

Tyres: Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, tubeless, EXO, TLR

Extras: Factory tubeless setup, custom Giant MRP chain guide, 3M clear foil down tube protector; Not compatible with 2023 or earlier RockShox Sid rear shocks

Max Tyre Clearance: 2.4"

Max Chainring Size: 34T

Wheel Size: 29"