Designed from the ground up for women riders, the 2022 Liv Intrigue Advanced is a carbon trail bike ready for aggressive terrain. With 140mm of Maestro rear travel, a burly 150mm fork, and a women's-specific chassis, it climbs with composure and descends with real confidence.

Why we like it:

The women's-specific Advanced-Grade carbon frame and tuned suspension are the highlight, engineered around female riders rather than adapted as an afterthought.

Who it's for:

It suits the adventurous woman rider tackling steep, technical trails who wants a bike built specifically around her.

Highlights:

Front suspension comes from a FOX Float 36 Performance fork at 150mm, matched to a FOX Float X Performance shock managing 140mm through the Maestro linkage. The Advanced-Grade carbon composite frame keeps weight in check while staying stiff under power. A Shimano SLX M7100 1x12 drivetrain handles gearing, and Shimano MT520 four-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors deliver plenty of control on long descents.

Things to consider:

With 140mm of travel this is a capable all-rounder that climbs and descends well. It is not a long-travel enduro or bike-park machine, so the biggest, roughest terrain may call for more travel.