Last week Liv/giant unveiled the world’s first full-suspension 29er built specifically for women at a media event in Southern California. Several female editors got a chance to not only see and hear about the new Anthem X 29er W, but also ride it on an incredible 27-mile point-to-point XC ride in the Santa Monica mountains.

After putting the new bike to the test on the Backbone Trail, Selene Yeager from Bicycling magazine wrote: “At first pedalstroke, I was struck by how light and responsive the bike is. When you say go, it does, with enthusiasm. The bike holds speed well and is very nimble. I enjoyed every advantage of the big wheels and never thought twice rolling down steep rocky pitches.”

To learn more about the new Anthem X 29er W, click here.

And for more reviews on the new bike from Liv/giant, check out the stories by Bicycling magazine and Bicycle Retailer.