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Anthem X Advanced SL 1
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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$5,450| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X0, X9 |
| 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
MTBRFeedback?
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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 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
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
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 / Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID RLT w/ 15DA Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 Travel: 100mm |
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| 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 Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir R, Giant LTD Edition |
| 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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