2016 Giant

Anthem Advanced SX 27.5

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,200
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
ShockRockShox Monarch RT
Wheels27.5″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetX01
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

26 mph

Anthem Advanced SX 27.5

27 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
NSMB
Min-Max: Andrew's 2017 Giant Anthem Advanced SX

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.

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MTB Mag
[First Ride] Giant Anthem 29 Pro 0

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

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VeloNews
Buyer's Guide 2017: Giant Anthem Advanced 2

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

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
My bike Monday: Giant Anthem Advanced SX

Dec 2016 · Brad Hunter

Much more than a cross country racer

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MTBR
Giant goes longer and slacker with new Trance and Anthem

Jun 2016

Longer, lower, and slacker. That's the theme for Giant's 2017 updates to the popular Trance and Anthem. - Mtbr.com

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Mountain Bike Action
GIANT ANTHEM ADVANCED 27.5 0

May 2016 · McCoy

We highly recommend this bike—not only for top-level athletes, but

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MBR
Giant Anthem 27.5 3 review - MBR

Feb 2016 · Mick Kirkman

The Giant Anthem 27.5 3 is way more fun than expected but needs a few specification tweaks

Highs
  • Real turn of speed and precision on twisty trails, married with excellent parts

Lows
  • Tall/short sizing requires an extra long 100mm stem

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Giant Anthem Advanced 27.5 0

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.

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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, 4" Maestro suspension

ColorGreen / Blue

Fork

RockShox Revelation RL w/ 15mm thru-axle, OverDrive steerer, 120mm travel

Travel120mm

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT DebonAir

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM, Press Fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL

Handlebar

Giant Contact SL, Low rise, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact, forward

Seatpost

Giant Contact SL Switch, dropper, 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01, Type 2

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM X01, 32T

Shifters

SRAM X01 Trigger, Rear only

Cassette

SRAM XG-1180 10x42, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11SL DLC

Brakes

SRAM Guide RS, Hydraulic disc, [F] 180mm [R] 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide RS, Hydraulic disc

Wheels
Rims

Giant TRX 1 Composite WheelSystem; 27mm wide, Tubeless compatible

Spokes

Giant TRX 1 WheelSystem; Sapim Race 14/15g

Front Hub

Giant TRX 1 WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle

Rear Hub

Giant TRX 1 WheelSystem; 28h, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 142x12 axle

Tires

[F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Tubeless ready, Snakeskin, Folding [R] Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 27x2.25, Tubeless ready, Snakeskin, Folding

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