2017 Giant

Anthem Advanced 1

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

$4,950
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 110 / 120mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 34
ShockFox
Wheels27.5″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
Anthem Advanced 1
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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)

24 mph

Anthem Advanced 1

27 mph

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Highest gear

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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
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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Singletrack World
Review: The 2018 Anthem Advanced Pro 29er 1 is Giant's best full suspension XC race bike to date

Mar 2018 · Wil Barrett

In Issue #116 of Singletrack Magazine, Wil and the crew tested three new generation full suspension XC race bikes. Read on for the full review of the 2018 Giant Anthem...

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MBR
Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 29 (2018) review - MBR

Jan 2018 · James Bracey

The Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 29 is Giant's short (90mm) travel, carbon XC race weapon. Matched to a 100mm fork it delivers almost trail bike handling.

Highs
  • Exceptional handling prowess.

  • Component list.

Lows
  • The ride is a little too relaxed and soft for a true XC race bike.

  • Tricky getting the front end set to the right height.

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Bicycling
First Look: 2018 Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 29

Jun 2017 · Ron Koch

Giant’s all-new carbon 29er cross country race bike is quick as lightning

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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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Mountain Bike Action
GIANT ANTHEM ADVANCED 0 TEST

May 2017 · McCoy

The can do it all bike

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BikeRadar
Giant Anthem 2 first ride review

May 2017 · Guy Kesteven

Once the epitome of a full-suspension race weapon, Giant’s Anthem has increasingly moved into trail bike territory over the years, and this new version is the most rowdy-riding-ready yet.. .

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear triangle, Advanced Forged composite upper rocker, 110mm Maestro suspension

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorComposite / Yellow

Fork

Fox 34 Float Performance Elite, FIT4 damper, Kabolt, Boost, OverDrive, 120mm travel

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float Performance Elite, Trunnion mount

Travel110mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, Press fit

Stem

Giant Contact SL

Handlebar

Giant Contact SL Trail, 31.8mm

Saddle

Giant Contact SL Neutral, SST tubular rails

Seatpost

Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT, Shadow+

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano Deore XT, 32T

Shifters

Shimano Deore XT

Cassette

Shimano Deore XT 11x46, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11 EL

Brakes

Shimano Deore XT, hydraulic disc, F] 180mm [R] 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore XT

Wheels
Rims

Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 21mm wide, Tubeless compatible

Spokes

Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; Sapim Laser

Front Hub

Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm

Rear Hub

Giant XCR 1 Composite DBL WheelSystem; 28h, [F] Boost 110x15mm, [R] Boost 148x12mm

Tires

[F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Trailstar [R] Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 27.5x2.25, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Pacestar

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