{"id":62311,"date":"2024-04-25T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/be33bb48-a6d6-47b6-a311-a11c2e5f5fe2"},"modified":"2024-04-25T18:59:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T16:59:45","slug":"sea-otter-classic-9-new-mountain-bikes-from-salsa-pinarello-specialized-digit-trek-and-liv","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/sea-otter-classic-9-new-mountain-bikes-from-salsa-pinarello-specialized-digit-trek-and-liv\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Otter Classic | 9 new mountain bikes from Salsa, Pinarello, Specialized, Digit, Trek and Liv"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">Our pick of the new MTBs at the California show <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By George Scott\n      <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 25 April 2024 at 16:00 PM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Roll up, roll up, it&#8217;s time for our round-up of new (and one prototype) mountain bikes from the 2024 Sea Otter Classic.<\/p><p>North America&#8217;s biggest bike show brought us a first look at box-fresh bikes from Salsa, Pinarello, Specialized, Digit, Trek and Liv.<\/p><p>Head to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/events\/sea-otter\">Sea Otter hub<\/a> for more coverage from the event \u2013 and go check out our round-up of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/sea-otter-classic-2024-mtb-tech\">new MTB tech from Fox, Atherton, Box, Michelin and more<\/a>.<\/p><p>Now on with the show!<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sea Otter 2024: All The Best &amp; Weirdest Tech\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/avO4UfvEBhI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salsa-s-first-emtbs-on-show\">Salsa\u2019s first eMTBs on show<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Notch is Salsa&#8217;s long-travel eMTB rig. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Salsa released its Notch and Moraine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-mountain-bikes\">electric mountain bikes<\/a> just before the show. These are the brand\u2019s third and fourth electric bikes, following the release of its Confluence and Tributary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-gravel-bikes\">electric gravel bikes<\/a> in February.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-MTB-round-up-14.jpg\" alt=\"Salsa Notch eMTB \u2013 motor details\" class=\"wp-image-829146\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Bosch motor should provide a punchy ride. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Notch is a full-fat Bosch Performance Line CX-powered electric enduro bike with 170mm of travel. Prices start at $4,999 for a Shimano Deore build.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-MTB-round-up-15.jpg\" alt=\"Salsa Moraine lightweight eMTB\" class=\"wp-image-829143\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Moraine is powered by a Fazua motor. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Moraine is a super-light eMTB powered by a Fazua Ride 60 motor. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-MTB-round-up-20-1.jpg\" alt=\"Salsa Moraine \u2013 storage details\" class=\"wp-image-829156\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can file this neat little cutout under &#8216;so clever we wish we&#8217;d thought of it&#8217;. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>A neat cutout in the strut connecting the top and down tubes is used to securely strap down spares. Prices start at $4,999 for a Deore-equipped bike.\u00a0<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-can-finally-buy-the-pinarello-dogma-xc-if-you-have-deep-pockets\">You can finally buy the Pinarello Dogma XC (if you have deep pockets)<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-MTB-round-up-16.jpg\" alt=\"Pinarello Dogma XC at Sea Otter\" class=\"wp-image-829141\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While it has been raced for a little over a year, the Pinarello Dogma XC is only now available to purchase. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/pinarello-dogma-xc-first-ride-review\">Pinarello Dogma XC<\/a> was on show at Sea Otter and is now available to buy following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/2023-pinarello-dogma-xc\">a soft launch in May 2023<\/a>.<\/p><p>Raced extensively by \u2013 and developed specifically for \u2013 Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot and Tom Pidcock, Pinarello was at pains to stress the Dogma XC isn\u2019t intended to be a truly commercial offering.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-MTB-round-up-17.jpg\" alt=\"Pinarello Dogma XC at Sea Otter\" class=\"wp-image-829140\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Squint and the integrated cockpit looks a bit like a carbon hammerhead shark. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It is, instead, designed to be an uncompromisingly stiff and lightweight cross-country whip.<\/p><p>Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot and Pidcock have been running wireless SR Suntour suspension and Shimano XTR drivetrains since the bike debuted.\u00a0<\/p><p>Stock builds will, as pictured, feature Fox suspension and SRAM drivetrains.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prototype-specialized-downhill-bike-revealed-to-public\">Prototype Specialized downhill bike revealed to public<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-MTB-round-up-18.jpg\" alt=\"Prototype Specialized downhill bike at Sea Otter\" class=\"wp-image-829138\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We finally got a close look at Specialized&#8217;s new DH bike. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Nearly two years since it was first raced on the World Cup circuit, Specialized\u2019s mystery downhill prototype was on its stand for all to see at Sea Otter.\u00a0<\/p><p>The prototype bike uses an aluminium lug and carbon-tubed construction similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/atherton-bikes\">Atherton Bikes<\/a>\u2019 production models and Pivot\u2019s similarly wild prototype downhill frames.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-MTB-round-up-19.jpg\" alt=\"Prototype Specialized downhill bike at Sea Otter\" class=\"wp-image-829139\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lugged and bonded construction has proliferated among production and prototype bikes in recent years. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The massive chainstays are also machined from aluminium.<\/p><p>The unusual construction is just one part of the bike&#8217;s intriguing appearance.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-MTB-round-up-20.jpg\" alt=\"Prototype Specialized downhill bike at Sea Otter\" class=\"wp-image-829137\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rear shock layout was covered up during races for much of the last two seasons. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The suspension design is a dramatic departure from the current Demo downhill bike and, indeed, the brand&#8217;s other full-suspension models.\u00a0<\/p><p>Dubbed the UBB, or Under Bottom Bracket, system, it had been hidden away under a cover when at races over the last few years.\u00a0<\/p><p>Now though, we can see it uses a pull rod and rocker link to actuate the shock. The chainstays pull on the rod under the bottom bracket, which then rotates the rocker that compresses the shock.\u00a0<\/p><p>There\u2019s still no news on if or when the bike will see full production, but we expect to see Loic Bruni, Finn Iles and Jordan Williams on the bike at upcoming World Cup races.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-digit-s-unashamedly-integrated-ring-trail-bike\">Digit\u2019s unashamedly integrated Ring trail bike<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-MTB-round-up-11.jpg\" alt=\"Digit Ring integrated rear shock\" class=\"wp-image-829144\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Digit Ring takes rear-shock integration to another level. &#8211; Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>California-based Digit had its new Ring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-trail-bikes\">trail bike<\/a> on display.<\/p><p>The bike incorporates the brand&#8217;s striking Analog suspension system.\u00a0<\/p><p>This 128mm design uses the brand\u2019s proprietary Integer Strut shock, which extends far into the top tube.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-MTB-round-up-12.jpg\" alt=\"Digit Ring integrated rear shock\" class=\"wp-image-829142\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Well ain&#8217;t that something\u2026 &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The increased volume of the shock means more oil can be used than traditional rear shocks, helping with cooling on longer descents and improving performance.<\/p><p>Digit says integrating the shock provides descending and pedalling attributes, increasing lateral stiffness and reducing weight by minimising the number of components in the linkage.<\/p><p>Independent shim stacks are employed to control high-speed and low-speed compression damping.<\/p><p>A 140mm Manitou Mattoc Expert fork is custom-painted to match the frame.<\/p><p>Only 30 Rings will be manufactured.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Sea Otter 2024 mountain bike round-up\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/4BGyhSd9cwGgcqFb5nAZyR?utm_source=oembed\"\/><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limited-edition Trek Slash SE is the most \u2018tech-packed Slash\u2019 ever<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Trek Slash SE at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829568\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New from Trek: the Slash SE. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>On the eve of Sea Otter, Trek announced the Slash SE, described as a new \u201ctech-packed\u201d spec option for the brand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-enduro-bikes\">enduro bike<\/a>.<\/p><p>The Slash SE is based around Trek\u2019s Gen 5 Slash frame. That\u2019s the previous version of the Slash \u2013 winner of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/trek-slash-8-review\">Enduro Bike of the Year award in 2021<\/a>, so no slouch (watch the video below to find out why) \u2013 rather than the latest iteration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/bikes\/mountain-bikes\/full-suspension-mountain-bikes\/trek-slash-9-9-xo-axs-t-type-review\">which moved to a high-pivot design<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Trek Slash SE at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829567\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Slash is Trek&#8217;s enduro rig. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The 160mm enduro rig combines a RockShox Zeb Ultimate fork and Super Deluxe Ultimate shock, both with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/rockshox-flight-attendant\">RockShox\u2019s Flight Attendant automatic suspension system<\/a>.<\/p><p>There\u2019s also a SRAM GX AXS T-Type direct-mount drivetrain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/seatpost-and-seat-pin\/rockshox-reverb-axs-wireless-dropper-post-review\">RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post<\/a> and Bontrager Line Comp 30 wheels wrapped in Bontrager SE6 (front) and SE5 (rear) Team Issue tyres.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Trek Slash SE at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829564\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">RockShox Flight Attendant provides auto-controlled suspension. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The carbon frame gets a limited-edition Project One Earth and Air paint scheme, inspired, according to Trek, \u201cby loamy laps and boosting big\u201d.<\/p><p>This one\u2019s priced at $8,999.99.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Trek Slash SE at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829563\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There&#8217;s Flight Attendant on the shock, too. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Trek Slash SE at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829566\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SRAM provides the GX AXS T-Type drivetrain. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trek\u2019s new alloy XC bike lands in the US\u00a0<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-8-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Trek Procaliber Alloy at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829562\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Trek Procaliber Alloy is now available in the US. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Also new from Trek \u2013 in the US at least, having launched early in Europe \u2013 is this Procaliber Alloy.<\/p><p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-cross-country-bikes\">XC bike <\/a>replaces the X-Caliber, and brings thru-axles, a modern geometry, increased fork travel, a dropper post and clearance for 2.4in tyres to Trek\u2019s hardtail whippet.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-9-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Trek Procaliber Alloy at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829561\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Procaliber Alloy is Trek&#8217;s aluminium XC hardtail. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The fork\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/how-much-suspension-travel-do-i-need-on-my-mountain-bike\">suspension travel<\/a> increases to 120mm, while Trek says the frame sports a more progressive shape to handle the ever-technical terrain now found on the latest cross-country race courses.<\/p><p>The Trek Procaliber 6 pictured here, with a Shimano Deore drivetrain (XT rear derailleur) and 2.2in Bontrager Sainte-Anne Pro XR tyres, costs $1,699 \/ \u00a31,200.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-10-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Trek Procaliber Alloy at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829559\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Trek Procaliber 6 costs $1,699 \/ \u00a31,200. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Liv Pique evolves as a modern XC bike ahead of Paris 2024<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-19-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liv Pique at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829550\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the new Liv Pique. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Sticking with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/cross-country-racing-guide\">cross-country racing<\/a>, Liv\u2019s new Pique XC dropped in March and Sea Otter gave us the opportunity to take a closer look.<\/p><p>With the Paris Olympic Games on the horizon, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/tech\/5-of-the-latest-xc-bikes\">XC bikes are hot right now<\/a> and the 2024 Liv Pique follows the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/xc-world-cup-bikes-2023\">latest trends for full-gas cross-country bikes<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-20-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liv Pique at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829549\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Suspension travel has increased to 120mm and 115mm front and rear respectively. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>That means the suspension has been bolstered to 120mm and 115mm front and rear, compared to 100mm at both ends for the third-generation Pique. You can also now fit 2.4in rubber and there\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-dropper-posts\">dropper post<\/a> as standard.<\/p><p>The frame is 297g lighter than the previous generation, according to Liv, and the Pique now features shorter chainstays for improved agility through tight switchbacks, paired with a slacker head tube angle (by 1.5 degrees), steeper seat tube angle (by two degrees) and longer reach.\u00a0<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-21-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liv Pique at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829548\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bikes start from \u00a34,999 in the UK and $4,500 in the US. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Expect to see this one being raced by the Liv Factory Racing team through 2024.<\/p><p>There are three bikes in the UK range, from \u00a34,999 to \u00a311,999, and two in the US, from $4,500 to $7,500.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Liv Intrigue X hits the sweet spot with enhanced adjustability<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-22-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liv Intrigue X at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829547\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Also new from Liv: the Intrigue X trail bike. &#8211; Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Here\u2019s another new bike from Liv, this time with a trail focus.<\/p><p>The Intrigue X was launched at the end of March, and, as a do-it-all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-trail-bikes\">trail bike<\/a>, is designed to sit in the sweet spot between short-travel and long-travel bikes, according to Liv.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-23-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liv Intrigue X at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829545\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Intrigue X has an adjustable headset. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Like the Liv Pique, the Intrigue X is designed 100 per cent for women, down to the geometry, frame sizes and suspension tune.<\/p><p>The Intrigue X pairs 140mm of rear suspension with 150mm up front.\u00a0<\/p><p>Liv has also honed in on adjustability, with a three-position <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/flip-chips\">flip chip<\/a> and a 10mm range for headset adjustment.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/04\/Sea-Otter-2024-mountain-bikes_-24-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Liv Intrigue X at Sea Otter 2024\" class=\"wp-image-829544\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Intrigue X uses Liv&#8217;s Maestro rear suspension with 140mm of travel. &#8211; George Scott \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>There&#8217;s frame storage, too, an additional set of mounts on the underside of the top tube and \u2013 bucking the latest trends \u2013 Liv has kept the cables external.<\/p><p>The Intrigue X sits between the Intrigue LT (160mm front \/ 150mm rear) and Intrigue 29 (140mm front \/ 125mm rear) in the range.<\/p><p>Liv is offering the Intrigue X in carbon and alloy frame options. 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