2024 Giant
Anthem Advanced 29 1
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
CA$8,999($6,762)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 110mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float SL Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | GX Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS |
| Power Meter | Integrated |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Nov 2023
The Anthem Advanced Pro 29 1 is Giant's flagship XC thoroughbred and, for its top-shelf price, it is tricked out with a matching component list. Along with a blingy kit, its efficient yet confident ride puts it squarely in line as a top contender for the best cross-country mountain bike crown. Bike check: Nino Schurter's Scott Spark Merida Big.Nine 10k first ride review The Rules of Faff - A mountain biker's guide Giant marketed this bike as an XC racing machine that works well both in terms of uphill and downhill situations.
May 2022 · Tom Marvin
A thoroughly modern high-tech cross-country bike that flies when care is taken over its setup
Excellent XC geometry
Decent spec list, even for the cash
Confident yet agile handling
Harsh cockpit
Live Valve needs care to get settings right
May 2022 · Graham Cottingham
Giant's new long-standing Anthem gets a serious suspension and geometry overhaul for 2022 in what could be the cross-country bike's biggest update yet
Calm and controlled geometry
Well controlled suspension
Very capable spec list
Live Valve works effectively in the background
Lower shock mount recess collects dirt
Only one bottle cage
No downtube protection
No internal frame storage
Snakepit of Live Valve cables
Mar 2022
For 2022, the Giant Anthem has been overhauled with a brand new carbon frame, a new suspension design, and an increase in travel. It also features an updated Fox Live Valve system, with the goal of developing a faster and more efficient race bike. Read on for our ride impressions of the new Giant Anthem.
One of the lightest full suspension frames on the market
Fantastic handling with near-perfect geometry
Updated Live Valve system is very impressive
The Fox 34 SC lends confidence and control up front
Grippy 2.4in tyres & responsive XCR wheelset
Decent lightweight dropper post as standard
Original frame cracked
Live Valve system adds cable and battery clutter
Shifting lacks finesse without genuine Shimano chain
Single bottle only
| Frame | Advanced-grade composite front and rear triangles, 100mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, 12x148mm thru-axle Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 2.4" Color: Dark Iridescent |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float SC Performance Elite remote, 110mm, FIT4 damper, Boost 15x110 Kabolt, 44mm offset, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float SL Performance Elite, three-position remote, 165/45, custom tuned for Giant Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, press fit |
| Stem | Giant Contact SL XC, 35mm S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:70mm |
| Handlebar | Giant Contact SLR XC Flat, composite, 760x35mm |
| Saddle | Fi'zi:k Antares R5 with K:ium rails |
| Seatpost | Giant Contact Switch Adjustable dropper, remote S: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 110-140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Giant XC Pro S:32mm, M:32mm, L:34mm, XL:34mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM XO Eagle Transmission with power meter, 32t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Power Meter | SRAM XO Eagle Transmission with power meter, 32t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:175mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS Pod, discrete clamp, 1x12 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 10x52 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT BR-M8100, hydraulic, Shimano RT-64 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore XT BL-M8100 |
| Rims | Giant XCR 1 30 Carbon WheelSystem, 30mm inner width |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim Laser |
| Front Hub | [F] Giant XC alloy, CenterLock, [R] Giant XC alloy, DT350 54t ratchet driver, CenterLock |
| Rear Hub | [F] Giant XC alloy, CenterLock, [R] Giant XC alloy, DT350 54t ratchet driver, CenterLock |
| Tires | Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, TLR, EXO, tubeless |
Last updated May 11