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Anthem 2
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,650| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Giant Anthem is a highly efficient cross-country bike praised for its precise handling, lightweight design, and improved suspension performance. It features a Maestro linkage system for excellent power transfer and climbing efficiency, along with a geometry that balances speed and comfort. However, its 27.2mm seat tube limits dropper-post options, and the 90mm travel may not satisfy more aggressive riders.
Maestro linkage’s talent for power transfer enhances climbing
Precise and sharp steering
Lightweight design
Improved suspension performance
Short chainstays and low bottom bracket for improved handling
27.2-millimeter seat tube limits dropper-post options
90 millimeters of travel may feel insufficient for aggressive riders or big hits
Conservative seat angle by today’s standards
The new Anthem was built for racers, and the majority are proud high-posters.
BIKE MagazineThe new Anthem Advanced Pro 29 seems significantly improved in every way over the current model.Bicycling
Giant has returned the Anthem to its unapologetic racing roots.
BikeRadarThe Giant blows the Specialized out of the water with this one. $8999 vs $12500, ouch.
Flow Mountain BikeThis is a race bike though and through.
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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...
Feb 2018 · Colin Levitch
The new Anthem 29 2 is a hoot to ride, lightning fast and won't leave you filing for bankruptcy. Buy if you're in the market for an unapologetic XC racer
Geometry, wide bars, cable routing and quality not quantity approach to suspension
Some flex in the frame, 27.2mm seatpost limits choice of droppers
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
The 2018 Giant Anthem 29 returns to its XC roots.
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
Jun 2017 · Jason Sumner
New lightweight rig is an unapologetically XC race bike with 29er wheels, 100mm/90mm of front and rear, no stock dropper post option, and 1x on most builds. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum, Advanced forged composite upper rocker, 110mm Maestro suspension BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Colors: Satin Black / Neon Red; Matte Blue / Orange |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Rhythm, GRIP Damper, Boost, OverDrive, 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance, Trunnion mount Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact Trail |
| Saddle | Giant Contact, Neutral |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch, dropper, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Shimano SLX, 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX 11x46, 11-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 |
| Brakes | Shimano M6000, hydraulic disc, 180mm Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M6000, I-Spec II |
| Rims | Giant XC-1 Disc, Tubeless |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Race, 14/15g |
| Front Hub | Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost |
| Rear Hub | Giant Performance Tracker, sealed bearing, Boost |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster; Tubeless, EXO, 60 TPI, [F] 27.5x2.35, [R] 27.5x2.20 |
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Last updated September 2
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