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Anthem X3 W
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,650| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano 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
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 …
Jun 2009 · Guy Kesteven
The sorted cockpit and chassis make the X3 superb high-speed fun and an upgrade investment
| Frame | ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: White / Metallic Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Tora w/ Tapered Steerer, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm |
| Shock | Fox Float RP2 Boostvalve Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect, Low Rise 31.8 |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Vesta w/ Manganese Rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow, Top Normal, 9-Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Crank | Shimano M542, 22/32/44 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Cassette | Shimano HG30 11x34, 9-Speed |
| Chain | KMC HG-73 |
| Brakes | Shimano M445, 160mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M445 |
| Rims | Giant S-XC2 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Leader, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula Alloy Disc, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Formula Alloy Disc, 32h |
| Tires | Maxxis Crossmark, 60 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding |
First added July 8
Last updated July 8
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