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Anthem X Advanced SL 0
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$8,700| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR 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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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.
Apr 2012 · James Huang
41lb) from the standard aluminum Anthem X 29er by switching to a carbon fiber front triangle, while supposedly gaining seven percent in torsional stiffness plus a three percent boost in bottom bracket rigidity for a total claimed frame weight of just 2,200g (4.
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 …
Aug 2009 · Matt Pacocha
You’ve seen it, we’ve reported on it and everyone expected it to eventually be offered for sale and now it’s finally official: Adam Craig’s Anthem X Advanced SL carbon racer will be included in Giant’s 2010 mountain bike line. The new World Cup-worthy full-suspension carbon race bike will be accompanied by a ground-up redesign of the Trance composite platform, which was absent from the line in 2009, but will be offered again in 2010 as the Trance X Advanced SL. Anthem X Advanced SL
| Frame | Advanced SL-Grade Composite, 4" Maestro Suspension Color: Composite / Silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox F100 FIT RL Terralogic w/ 15QR Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float RP23 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano External |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR, Composite |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR Composite, Low Rise 31.8 |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Antares w/ Braided Composite Rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M980, 10-Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XTR M980 |
| Crank | Shimano XTR M985, 28/40 |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR M980, IR / IL, 2x10 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR M980 11x36, 10-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano XTR M980 |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M985 (XC Race), 160mm Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XTR M985 (XC Race) |
| Rims | Shimano XTR M980 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Shimano XTR M980 |
| Front Hub | Shimano XTR M980 w/ 15mm Front Axle |
| Rear Hub | Shimano XTR M980 w/ 15mm Front Axle |
| Tires | Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding |
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