(cadence, speed, torque, rpm,
slope and acceleration). And
if you want to add your own
intelligence to the SmartAssist
equation, yep, you can adjust
that within the app, as well.
There is literally too much
technology and adjustability built
into the Intrigue X Advanced E+
Elite to list here, so if you'd like to
marvel at the full suite of whiz-
bangs on Liv's flagship eMTB,
head to Liv-cycling.com/us.
THE RIDE
At first glance, the Intrigue X
Advanced E+ Elite might not even
look like an eMTB. The stream-
lined down-tube that houses
the battery is hardly wider than
that of an analog bike, and at a
curb weight in the low 40-pound
range, it is as light as it looks. Of
course, less weight will automati-
cally amount to better power and
more nimble handling (perhaps a
note that should be on my refrig-
erator door?) but it's more than
the featherweight nature of this
samurai sword of a bike that will
wow you on the trail.
Those coming from an off-
road/motocross background
will find plenty to love in the
handling of the Intrigue X Elite.
The frame geometry, together
with the Fox Live Valve Elec-
tronic adaptive suspension and
the mullet wheel setup, offers
handling on the trail that is
nothing short of phenomenal.
The 29-inch front wheel does an
excellent job of providing stabil-
ity through tricky, rocky terrain,
yet retains a sharp, responsive
feel when it comes to whipping
through the turns. Frame geom-
etry and flex points also aide in
this endeavor, and all I can say
is, bravo. It was the front-end
stability in particular that had
me feeling a new level of con-
fidence I can't honestly say I've
ever experienced on a bicycle,
e-power or otherwise. The bike
practically dares you to get up
over the front end and charge
down hills and through techni
-
cal terrain, and I found myself
happily obliging. Throughout the
course of our two-day ride ex-
perience, the more confidence I
had in the bike, the more reward
it returned. In the right hands
(not mine), I can only imagine
the limits of the Intrigue X Elite's
performance.
Power output is another wow
factor, and with up to 85Nm
of torque at your disposal and
maximum support of 400%,
you can quickly find yourself
reaching speeds and tackling
climbs that you might not have
previously attempted without
RIDE REVIEW I LIV INTRIGUE X ADVANCED E+ ELITE eMTB
P98
No need to touch a thing; the
Fox Live Valve electronic suspension
always seems to know what you're
doing, and how to help. Climbing
hills, no problem!
