WOMEN'S MOUNTAIN BIKES

Liv Hail Advanced 1 $5,699

If you are looking to steal all the qom downhill sections in your area, then it’s worth looking at the Hail Advanced 1 from Liv. With 160 mm of travel, few rock gardens will slow you down on your quest for top speed. Tuned with pedalling efficiency in mind, the Hail is no sloth on the climbs, but the spec sheet shows that the Hail wants to be pointed downhill. Truvativ Descendant bars and cranks offer up serious durability, while sram handles the transmission and braking with 12-speed GX Eagle shifting and Guide RS stoppers. It all rolls on 27.5" DT Swiss E 1700 Spline hoops. All Hail the new qom. ( liv-cycling.com)

Scott Contessa Genius 710 $7,399

After Scott redesigned its Spark line of bikes, it focused on the longer-travel Genius. With a similar silhouette to the Genius, the Contessa Genius 710 also sports some serious technology including Scott’s Twinloc remote. It has three settings, including a climbing mode that reduces rear-wheel travel from the 150 mm to 110 mm and slightly changes the bike’s geometry allowing for a much better position for going uphill. A host of light parts including sram Eagle 12-speed shifting and Shimano XT brakes makes this one of the best-climbing 150-mm travel bikes out there. ( micasport.com)

Specialized Rhyme Comp Carbon 6Fattie $4,709

Tackle any terrain with the Rhyme Comp Carbon 6Fattie. Butcher 27.5 x 2.8 tires and 150 mm of travel let the Rhyme monster truck over almost any obstacle. Rock gardens become easier thanks to the plush Rockshox Revelation RC fork and Monarch RT Women’s RX Tune shock. The bike leans into corners well thanks to the dialed-in geometry. With the sram GX 11-speed shifting and a Specialized dropper post also in the mix, you might start using the swat storage offered on the Rhyme to stash all the added confidence this bike will give you on technical trails. ( specialized.com)

Trek Remedy 9.8 Women’s $6,500

When it comes to slaying trails, the Remedy 9.8 Women’s gives you all the tools you need to conquer any terrain, and have a blast while doing it. With 150 mm of rear-wheel travel and a 160-mm Rockshox Lyrik fork, the Remedy won’t shy away from steep technical challenges, while also possessing the agility to get you back to the top. Trek’s Re:aktiv thru-shaft technology ensures the rear suspension has the ability to soak up big hits and maintain great small-bump and pedalling performance. If you have a fever for getting loose in berms and ache to launch jumps, you should really find a Remedy. ( trekbikes.com)—mattstetson