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Anthem Advanced SX
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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$4,700| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Giant Anthem is a versatile cross-country bike that excels in climbing and agility, with its Maestro suspension system receiving consistent praise for traction and efficiency. While it's celebrated for its lightweight design and cost-effective performance, some riders note compromises in high-speed stability and comfort on rougher descents. The bike's playful handling and plush ride quality make it a favorite for aggressive trail riding, though opinions vary on wheel size preferences and cockpit comfort.
Maestro suspension system provides impressive traction
Lightweight and cost-effective performance
Playful handling and plush ride quality
Good cable routing and componentry
Versatile for both racing and aggressive trail riding
High-speed stability can be compromised
Compact cockpit may not suit all riders
Less comfortable on rowdy descents
Dropper post reliability issues
Mixed feelings on wheel size preferences
feels like a BMX or slalom bike, NOT an XC race bike
BIKE MagazineAn outstanding high-velocity race or rowdy ride predator at a cracking price.
BikeRadarNo longer a nervous XC race bike, the 2017 Giant Anthem packs more travel and a dialled build kit to make this Giant's most capable Anthem yet.
Singletrack WorldThe Anthem Advanced 2 bucks the trend of more suspension and slack head tube angles for an XC ride that’s capable — but not entirely comfortable — on rowdy descents.
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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.
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...
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.
Exceptional handling prowess.
Component list.
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.
Jun 2017 · Ron Koch
Giant’s all-new carbon 29er cross country race bike is quick as lightning
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 · 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.. .
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
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite w/ ALUXX SL rear Color: Grey / Yellow/black |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC Solo Air, Maxle Stealth, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3, Trunnion mount |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, Press fit |
| Stem | Truvativ Holzfeller |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR Trail, Composite, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Giant Contact SL, Neutral |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact SL Switch-R, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1, Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM X1 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1175 10x42, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11SL-1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RS |
| Rims | Giant XCT-1 Alloy DBL Wheelsystem; 29mm wide, Tubeless compatible |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Giant XCT-1 Alloy WheelSystem; Sapim Race TCS |
| Front Hub | Giant XCT-1 Alloy Wheelsystem; 28h, [F] Boost 15x110 [R] Boost 12x148 |
| Rear Hub | Giant XCT-1 Alloy Wheelsystem; 28h, [F] Boost 15x110 [R] Boost 12x148 |
| Tires | [F] Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.35 Snakeskin TL Easy Trailstar [R] Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.25 Snakeskin TL Easy Pacestar |
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