The Liv Pique X Advanced SL 2 is a women's mountain bike built for riders who want to go faster, push harder, and squeeze more out of every trail.
Liv's women's mountain bikes are designed specifically for female riders, and the Pique X Advanced SL sits at the sharp end of that range. If you've been looking at different types of bicycles and trying to work out where a dedicated women's MTB fits into the picture, this one makes a fairly compelling case.
With 130mm of front travel, 120mm of rear travel, and geometry you can adjust on the fly, the Liv Pique X Advanced SL 2 is built for downcountry riding. That's the sweet spot between cross-country efficiency and trail-bike capability, and it's where a lot of UK riders are ending up as trail networks get more technical and varied.
Built for speed
The Advanced SL-grade composite frame is the lightest Liv has ever produced in this category, with a stiffness-to-weight ratio that makes itself felt the moment you hit a climb or sprint out of a corner. The reengineered FlexPoint Pro suspension is lighter and more compact than the previous version, and more responsive under hard pedalling efforts. For ladies who ride MTB at pace and want a bike that keeps up without holding anything back, this is where the Liv Pique X Advanced SL starts to stand out from the crowd.
Built for performance
The Pique X Advanced SL 2 is put together as a single optimised system rather than a collection of individual parts. The one-piece handlebar and stem with fully integrated cable routing cuts weight and clutter from the front end, keeping steering feel direct and precise. Giant WheelSystems with Wide Guard rims give you robust sidewall protection, so you can drop tyre pressure for extra grip and puncture resistance without worrying about pinch flats on rocky ground.
Built for fun
The FlexPoint Pro rear suspension delivers 120mm of active travel, paired with a 130mm fork up front. It stays efficient when you're grinding out a long climb and opens up when the trail gets loose or technical beneath you. The two-position flip chip lets you adjust the geometry to suit the terrain, whether you want snappier handling on tighter trails or a more stable, planted feel on longer, faster descents. Down tube storage is built in, so you've got space for a multi-tool or a spare tube without raiding your jersey pockets.
The White/Carbon colourway is clean and sharp in person, and it photographs well too if that matters to you.
Not sure which size suits you? The Liv sizing guide covers all range in detail, and our team at Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative is on hand if you'd rather talk it through before you decide!