2016 Giant
Anthem Advanced 27.5 0
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$9,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XX1 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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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
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
Feb 2016
The Giant Anthem Advanced is a purebred XC steed that slays tight-and-twisty trails while exhibiting a fun-loving, playful alter ego.
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, 4" Maestro suspension Color: Composite / Blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox RS-1 w/ Maxle thru-axle, composite OverDrive steerer, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, Press Fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SLR, Composite |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR, Low rise, Composite, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SLR forward, composite rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SLR, Composite, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1, Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM XX1, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Trigger, Rear only |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1195 10x42, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL DLC |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS, Hydraulic disc, [F] 170mm [R] 160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM XX, Hydraulic disc |
| Rims | SRAM Rise 60 Wheelset |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim CX-Ray |
| Front Hub | [F] SRAM Predictive Steering, [R] 142x12 axle |
| Rear Hub | [F] SRAM Predictive Steering, [R] 142x12 axle |
| Tires | Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Evo, 27x2.25, Tubeless ready, Folding |
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