2011 Giant

Anthem X Advanced SL 1

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,450
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
ShockRockShox Monarch RT3
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX0, X9
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

30 mph

Anthem X Advanced SL 1

27 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
MTBR
Giant Anthem X Advanced 29er

Jun 2012

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

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BIKE Magazine
Giant Launches Carbon Anthem X Advanced 29er

Apr 2012

While 2012 is just yet groggily stumbling to its feet the bike industry is already opening the door on 2013 product.

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Mountain Bike Action
Giant's Anthem 29er 1: Cross-Country Performance Meets Versatility

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

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BikeRadar
Giant Anthem X Advanced SL 1 review

Jul 2010 · Guy Kesteven

Seriously expensive, but if you’re looking for a trail-tough bike built around the best 100mm-travel frame available, this is it

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Bikerumor
2010 Giant Ride Reviews - Anthem, Trance, TCR and Reign

Sep 2009

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 …

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VeloNews
Advanced Placement - Giant’s new Anthem X Advanced SL and Trance Advanced SL

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

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced SL-Grade Composite, 4" Maestro Suspension

ColorComposite / Red

Fork

RockShox SID RLT w/ 15DA Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel

Travel100mm

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT3

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP External

Stem

Giant Connect SL

Handlebar

Giant Connect SL, Low Rise 31.8

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Tundra2 (Giant LTD Edition) w/ Manganese Rails

Seatpost

Giant Connect SL, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not Included

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X.0, 10-Speed

Front Derailleur

SRAM X.9

Crank

SRAM X.9, 28/42

Shifters

SRAM X.9, 2x10 Speed

Cassette

SRAM PG1050 12x36, 10-Speed

Chain

SRAM PC1050

Brakes

Avid Elixir R (Giant LTD Edition), 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir R, Giant LTD Edition

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss X430

Spokes

Sapim 14/15g w/ Alloy Nipples

Front Hub

[F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 370SL, 32h

Rear Hub

[F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 370SL, 32h

Tires

Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding

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