2016 Giant
Anthem 27.5 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $2,600 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Jul 2022
Take the high-value SRAM X1 & Pike build of the 2017 Anthem Advanced SX, grow the fork and dropper post travel, slack out the head tube angle, and throw on more aggressive rubber and you have Andrew Stone’s min-maxed Giant.
Jun 2017 · Ian Collins
Giant invited us to their US office in Newbury Park, California to sample their revived efforts at an all out XC race weapon. Over the years, the Anthem has always been their shortest travel full suspension offering, but on a couple of occasions, particularly as of late – it has meandered away from its roots of being a dedicated XC race bike. With a complete redesign from the ground up, it hasn’t simply jumped back on board with the typical norms of the XC race world. In fact we found it to bring something unique to the table; mainly in terms of its
May 2017
Remember XC mountain biking? Those halcyon days seem to have disappeared from the mountain bike lexicon even though it’s the riding most of us actually
Dec 2016 · Brad Hunter
Much more than a cross country racer
Sep 2016
The Anthem 2 is one up in the range from the base model at $3499, the middle of three aluminium frame Anthems with a $2499 and $4999 model on either side. Spend more and there is the Anthem Advanced range, with a composite/carbon front end and a higher spec. There is also a 29er Anthem still …
Seriously good spec for the price.
FOX 34 fork.
Shimano SLX 1x11.
Non-tubeless tyres.
Jun 2016
Longer, lower, and slacker. That's the theme for Giant's 2017 updates to the popular Trance and Anthem. - Mtbr.com
May 2016 · McCoy
We highly recommend this bike—not only for top-level athletes, but
Feb 2016 · Mick Kirkman
The Giant Anthem 27.5 3 is way more fun than expected but needs a few specification tweaks
Real turn of speed and precision on twisty trails, married with excellent parts
Tall/short sizing requires an extra long 100mm stem
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, 4" Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matte Black / Charcoal/yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float Performance w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar | Giant Connect, Low rise, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact, forward |
| Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, Shadow + |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Crank | Shimano SLX, 24/38 |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11x36, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano M615, Hydraulic disc, 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M615, Hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Giant P XC-2, Double wall |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker Disc, 32h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm QR |
| Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Performance, 27.5x2.25, Folding |
Last updated July 8
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