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Anthem X 29er 2
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,350| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X7, X5 |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Dec 2014
‘Souping up’ a cross country bike to make it a little more capable in tricky terrain is usually an undertaking that requires significant investment and post-purchase twiddling, but Giant have done the hard work for you with the new Anthem Advanced SX. Giant have taken the same frame as the regular Anthem Advanced 27.5 then dressed it …
XC on 'roids.
Perfectly up-specced for aggressive riding.
Great frame finish.
Would like to see a 180mm front rotor.
Rims require taping for tubeless use.
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
Apr 2013 · Jon Woodhouse
The poised Anthem rewrites the rules on what to expect from an affordable short-travel trail bike
Sep 2012 · Emily Zinn
The first women's-specific full-suspension 29er from Giant is a competitive bike at a competitive price
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.
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 Color: White / Silver/black |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba 29 RL w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive 2, 100mm Travel Travel: 100mm |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect SL, OverDrive 2 |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect, 31.8 |
| Saddle | Giant Performance MTB |
| Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X7 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X5 |
| Crank | SRAM S1000, 26/39 |
| Shifters | SRAM X5, 2x10 Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1030 11x36, 10-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir 1, [F] 170mm, [R] 160mm Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 1 |
| Rims | Giant S-XC29er 2, Double Wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle, [R] Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h |
| Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 Performance Folding |
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