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Anthem X 29er 1
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,725| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Giant Anthem is a highly versatile and fast cross-country bike, praised for its lightweight design, supple suspension, and excellent climbing traction. It offers a balanced ride with confident handling and descending capabilities, making it suitable for a range of terrains from XC races to technical trails. While it excels in performance and stiffness, some riders note a learning curve with its steering and a preference for more pedaling efficiency in certain models.
Lightweight design
Supple suspension
Excellent climbing traction
Versatile for various terrains
Stiff and balanced handling
Steering takes some getting used to
Less pedaling efficiency in some models
Ground clearance can be an issue
Adding a 29-inch wheel to a bike is like adding another inch of travel to it
BIKE MagazineThe Giant Anthem X1 is an extremely versatile velocity machine
BikeRadarThis bike climbs like a goat
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Sep 2012 · What Mountain Bike
The Anthem X 29’er’s low weight and race-bred handling won’t be for everyone, and there’s no doubt that the Giant asks more of its rider than some of the slightly more easy-going competition.
Jun 2012 · Francis Cebedo
The Giant Anthem X Advanced 29 is the latest iteration of the best selling full suspension bike by Giant. It is a 4 inch travel full suspension bike meant for XC riding and this year - Mtbr.com
Apr 2012
Thoughts from our first big ride aboard Giant's new carbon 29er.
Aug 2011 · Emily Schaldach
How many Olympic gold medalists are racing the 2011 Leadville 100 on Saturday? One for sure. That's Bart Brentjens, winner of the first ever Olympic cross country mountain bike race at Atlanta 1996. Bart-man also won bronze at Athens 2004, plus a ton of World Cup races during his long and prestigious pro career.
Apr 2011 · MBA Action
The 29er movement, or should we say revolution, has largely taken over the performance-oriented cross-country segment in the United States. Traditional
Sep 2009 · Tyler Benedict
More ride reviews from the Giant Demo Day… In this installment, we ride and comment on the 2010 Giant Anthem, Trance and Reign Mountain bikes and the TCR Advanced SL road bike.  Thanks to the handy-dandy Park Tools scale, we have actual weights for the bikes, too! Hit ‘more’ to see the photos and read …
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Polished / Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox F29 FIT RLC (Giant LTD Edition) w/ 15QR Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float RP23 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact, Flat 31.8 |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Tundra2 (Giant LTD Edition) w/ Manganese Rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Shadow, Top Normal, 10-Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT M770 |
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT, 24/32/42 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT M770, Rapidfire, 3x10 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT 11x36, 10-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG-74 |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir CR (Giant LTD Edition), [F] 185mm [R] 160mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir CR, Giant LTD Edition |
| Rims | Giant P-XC29 2 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 14/15g, w/ Alloy Nipples |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Tracker w/15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 350, 32h |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker w/15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 350, 32h |
| Tires | Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 29x2.1 Folding |
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