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Anthem X1 W
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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$2,850| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
4'11" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'8"
5'5" – 5'11"
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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 · Emily Zinn
The first women's-specific full-suspension 29er from Giant is a competitive bike at a competitive price
Apr 2012
Thoughts from our first big ride aboard Giant's new carbon 29er.
Apr 2012 · Gregg Kato
- Mtbr.com
Sep 2011 · Guy Kesteven
Tighter, more controlled and more tenacious than ever. Our favourite fast trail bike
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: Black / Metallic Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox F100 RL w/ 15QR Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float RP2 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect SL |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect SL, Low Rise 31.8 |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Vesta w/ Manganese Rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Connect SL, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Shadow, Top Normal, 10-Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT, 24/32/42 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT M770 Rapidfire, 3x10 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG81 11x36, 10-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG-74 |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir R (Giant LTD Edition), 160mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir R, Giant LTD Edition |
| Rims | Giant P-XC2 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Race 14/15g |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 370, 32h |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker w/ 15mm Axle, [R] DT Swiss 370, 32h |
| Tires | Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding |
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Last updated July 8
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