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2026 Giant

Anthem Advanced SL 2

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

€5,499($6,398)
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
ForkRockShox SID Select+
ShockRockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetEagle 90 Transmission
BrakesGiant Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Anthem Advanced SL 2
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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)

29 mph

Anthem Advanced SL 2

26 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Interview: The Team Behind Giant's New Anthem Talks Kinematics, In-House Carbon, 32" Wheels, & More

Dec 2025 · Mike Levy

We put a lot bigger shock in there than what a lot of other bikes on the market have. So we have a 50 millimeter stroke shock in this particular platform. A lot of other bikes are using a smaller 45 mm stroke that has a shorter eye to eye, smaller can, smaller eyelet, all of those things.

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Bikerumor
Giant Completely Rebuilds the Anthem Advanced SL for 2026

Nov 2025 · Jordan Villella

When your bike already has a World Championship under its belt before being released to the public... you know you're on the right path.

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Escape Collective
In for Review: 2026 Giant Anthem Advanced SL cross-country bike

Nov 2025 · Dave Rome

It’s not often you get a bike that’s been ridden to a world championship title before it’s released.

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off.road.cc
Giant Anthem Advanced Pro 29 1 review

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.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle

Tire Clearance2.4"

ColorMariana Blue / Icicle White

Fork

RockShox Sid Select+ 3P, 120mm, Charger Race Day 2 damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox SidLuxe Select+, RL damper, Solo Air, 210/50, TwistLoc Ultimate

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, press fit

Stem

Giant Integrated XC Carbon S:60mm, M:70mm, L:70mm, XL:80mm

Handlebar

Giant Integrated XC, composite, 780mm, 9-degree upsweep

Saddle

Giant Grit

Seatpost

Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote S: 110mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm M: 140mm travel / 30.9 x 395mm L: 140mm travel /

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

SRAM TwistLoc Ultimate

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM 90 Transmission, 34t, 55mm chainline S:170mm, M:170mm, L:175mm, XL:175mm

Shifters

SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical, 1x12

Cassette

SRAM 70 1270, 10x52

Chain

SRAM 70 Transmission

Brakes

Shimano SLX BR-M6220, hydraulic, Giant RT66 rotors [F]180mm, [R]160mm

TypeGiant Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano SLX BL-M6200

Wheels
Rims

Giant XCA WheelSystem

Spokes

Sapim

Front Hub

[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt

Rear Hub

[F] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt, [R] Giant MTB alloy, 6-bolt

Tires

Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless

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Last updated June 7