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2013 Giant

Anthem X Advanced 29er 0

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$9,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
ShockRockShox Monarch RT3
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXX
BrakesSRAM XX Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Anthem X Advanced 29er 0
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Anthem X Advanced 29er 0

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
Flow Mountain Bike
XC on 'Roids: Giant Anthem Advanced SX First Impressions

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 …

Highs
  • XC on 'roids.

  • Perfectly up-specced for aggressive riding.

  • Great frame finish.

Lows
  • Would like to see a 180mm front rotor.

  • Rims require taping for tubeless use.

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Giant Anthem X 29er 4

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

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MTBR
Giant Anthem X Advanced 29er

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

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BIKE Magazine
Giant Anthem X Advanced 29er Review

Apr 2012

Thoughts from our first big ride aboard Giant's new carbon 29er.

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BikeRadar
Video: Giant Anthem X Advanced 29er 0 – First ride review

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.

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VeloNews
First ride: Giant Anthem X Advanced 29er

Apr 2012 · Emily Schaldach

Anthem X Advanced 29er 0 proved itself to be quite versatile

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Bikerumor
2010 Giant Ride Reviews - Anthem, Trance, TCR and Reign

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 …

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-Grade Composite front triangle, ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum rear swingarm, 4" Maestro Suspension

ColorComposite / Blue/white

Fork

RockShox SID RCT3 w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive 2, 100mm Travel

Travel100mm

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT3

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact SLR, Composite, OverDrive 2

Handlebar

Giant Contact SLR TR, Composite, Low Rise, 31.8

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Braided Composite Rails

Seatpost

Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX

Front Derailleur

SRAM XX

Crank

SRAM XX, 26/39

Shifters

SRAM XX, 2x10 Speed

Cassette

SRAM XG 1099 11x36, 10-Speed

Chain

KMC X10SL

Brakes

SRAM XX World Cup, 160mm

TypeSRAM XX Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM XX World Cup

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem

Spokes

Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem

Front Hub

Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem

Rear Hub

Giant P-XCR Composite 29er 0 WheelSystem

Tires

Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 Evolution Folding TL Ready

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