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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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$8,600| 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 regarded cross-country bike, praised for its lightweight design, efficient climbing, and versatile performance across various terrains. Its supple suspension and outstanding traction make it a standout for both racing and recreational riding. The bike's carbon frame options offer stiffness and performance at competitive price points, though some models lack modern features like through axles.
Lightweight design
Supple suspension for rough conditions
Efficient climbing with great traction
Versatile for XC races to technical trails
Carbon frame available at a lower price point
Less pedaling efficiency compared to some virtual pivot point systems
Lacks through axle, uses standard quick release
Base level bike weighs more than the top model
At just 22 pounds, it doesn’t take much muscle to get the bike flying
BIKE MagazineTorquey and tenacious on technical terrain, smooth and easy-striding on map-crossing epics and relentlessly rapid when racing
BikeRadarThis bike climbs like a goat.
MTBRGiant currently owns the market on women’s full-suspension 29ers with the women’s Anthem X 29er W.
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Jul 2013 · MBA Action
American trail riders have spoken. Just two years after Giant first introduced a 29er to the Anthem X family, it stands alone as the sole offering for
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.
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 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Composite / Silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT Terralogic w/ 15QR Thru-Axle, OverDrive 2 Steerer, 100mm Travel w/ Kashima Coat Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory RP23 Adaptive Logic w/ Kashima Coat Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR Composite, Low Rise 31.8 |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Braided Composite Rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
| Crank | Shimano XTR, 28/40 |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR, 2x10 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR 11x36, 10-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR (XC Race), 160mm Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XTR (XC Race) |
| Rims | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Shimano XTR |
| Front Hub | Shimano XTR w/ 15mm Front Axle |
| Rear Hub | Shimano XTR w/ 15mm Front Axle |
| Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 26x2.1 EVO Folding TL Ready |
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