“The new Pique 29 series was designed for cross country racers who want to be on top of the podium, and endurance riders who love to go fast. This bike is incredibly agile and can charge steep uphill sections while also maintaining speed in flowy and technical terrain,” said Ludi Scholz, Liv global bicycle category manager.
The Pique Advanced Pro 29 and Pique 29 are built for speed with an all new, cross country-specific geometry optimized for speed, acceleration and cornering, and women’s-specific suspension tuning. To accomplish this, Liv’s 3F design philosophy, which includes thousands of data points about women’s anatomy, sizing variations, and muscle energy and outputs was used to build the Pique 29 series from the ground up for women. Prototypes of the bike were fine-tuned with feedback from Liv global athletes including Liv Racing athlete and pro rider Kaysee Armstrong.
“I rode the Pique 29 prototype for the first time at Sea Otter this spring and have been riding it in all of my races since. I am incredibly impressed with the bike’s performance, fit and handling,” said Armstrong. “The new Pique 29 is the most responsive, race-oriented bike I’ve ridden, and makes easy work of diverse terrain. With 29-inch wheels, an ultra-lightweight design and other high-performance features, this bike is truly a game changer in the race world.”
Optimized for Speed and Performance
The 29-inch wheel technology and all new cross country-specific geometry design were optimized for speed, acceleration and cornering, giving riders the ability to fly across technical sections. Pique Advanced Pro 29 models feature an ultra-lightweight design with full advanced carbon composite frame, carbon handlebar and wheelset. Pique 29 models are designed with a full ALUXX-SL frame that was built to offer a lightweight, stiff bike with a premium ride at an entry level price.
Leading Suspension Technology for Better Handling
The Pique 29 features 100/100 mm of travel and was extensively tested and tuned specifically for women with Liv’s suspension partners to make the bike as close-to-perfect right out of the box. Maestro suspension uses a floating pivot point for effective suspension on all-terrain that allows efficient pedaling, the ability to absorb bigger drops and trail chatter, and offers smooth suspension with brake independence. The trunnion-mount rear shock allows for a fast and supple ride tuned for women, by women.
The Pique 29 Advanced Pro 0 features the FOX Live Valve System that automatically adjusts the suspension while riding. This allows riders to focus on the trail ahead of them without having to make manual shock adjustments, which is especially beneficial in race situations where every second matters.
Handcrafted Frame Designed for Efficiency
The Pique 29 Advanced Pro models are handcrafted with advanced-grade composite to provide an ultra-lightweight frame with enhanced stiffness. A new Advanced Forged Composite Technology upper rocker arm was also designed for increased stiffness, durability and a lighter weight ride. The Pique 29 series includes a 30.9 mm diameter cross-country specific dropper seat post to enable the rider to lower her centre of gravity on steeper terrain. Riders will find that the seat has an integrated “UniClip” to attach compatible bike accessories, while the frame design accommodates downtube water bottles on all frame sizes, XS-L.
No Compromise Build
Designed to tackle serious climbs with ease and efficiency, the Pique 29 series features a PowerCore bottom bracket for unparalleled power transfer, and OverDrive steerer for precise steering along with an XCR Carbon Wheel System on Advanced Pro models for strength, durability, stiffness for demanding cross-country riding. All models in the series were also designed with lightweight paint and are available in multiple colours and graphics.
Foxy_Roxy, Aug 21 2019 05:59
Interesting that they go from a fun-filled 650b, 130mm front, 120mm rear travel toy to a solid 29er 100mm travel racing machine. It seems to replace the old Liv Lust (Pique is a much better name). Makes me wonder if they want to crack the world cup XCO scene... BTW, do they even have a Giant presence at the world cups? The Anthem is so popular (or was?) in SA as a stage racer, but they don’t really feature at WC level 🤔Pure Savage, Aug 21 2019 11:29
Next they may even bring out their female gravel bikes to SA...
DieselnDust, Aug 22 2019 07:48
I've seen riders on Giant anthem and Lust bikes but not with a factory sponsor.Foxy_Roxy, Aug 22 2019 09:06
Must be at the back end then. Will try to check that out.
trekfest, Aug 22 2019 09:10
What would the price be?
Foxy_Roxy, Aug 22 2019 09:40
$12500 for the pro 0 and $5350 for the pro 1 because of the Fox live valve system on the pro 0. InsaneHairy, Aug 22 2019 10:01
The LIV frames always have the most kickass paint jobs and colour ways !