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    Anthem 22018 Giant
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,650
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    5.1
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Fox Rhythm Float 34
    		Fox
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		130mm
    Rear Travel
    		110mm
    Brand Site

    giant-bicycles.com

    Summary
    		The Giant Anthem 2 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
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    Gear Range

    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 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Anthem 22018 Giant
    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

    Groupset
    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

    Wheels
    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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